Monsters of Massachusetts

by Loren Coleman

Bizarre beasts of the Bay State featured in this volume include . . . Dover DemonGloucester Sea SerpentHockomock Swamp's BeastiesPukwudgeesBigfoot

Genres: Monsters, Cryptozoology, Folklore, Supernatural, Nonfiction

124 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2013

About the author

Loren Coleman is one of the world's leading cryptozoologists. An honorary member of the British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club, and several other international organizations, he is also a Life Member of the International Society of Cryptozoology. Starting his fieldwork and investigations in 1960, after traveling and trekking extensively in pursue of cryptozoological mysteries, Coleman began writing to share his experiences in 1969.

Coleman has written seventeen books and more than three hundred articles, has appeared frequently on radio and television programs, and has lectured throughout North America, as well as in London and at Loch Ness.

Reviews

[David Dull]

all of the pages marked intentionally marked blank Annoyed me...half of the book felt like an advertisement for his museum or other writing...it felt like very little was based on so called real life witnesses...mostly old newspaper or magazine articles over 100 years old ..I was hoping for a fun local read but many of these stories reference or occurred in other parts of the country...did not enjoy!

[Megan]

The review was intentionally left blank. For the full review, please visit the International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine.

I was hoping for a nice little book about the cryptids in my state. What I got was a frustrating, needlessly over explained book about areas that used to be Massachusetts. The section on the Dover Demon spent countless pages on explanations rather than any information on the crytid itself. Of you're looking for a field guide to cryptids, this isn't the book you're looking for.

[Brennan LaFaro]

Monsters of Massachusetts makes for interesting reading if you're from, or plan to visit, the bay state. Despite living right on the cusp of the Bridgewater Triangle, I'd never heard much about it until recently. The section in this book about the history of the region written by the man who coined the term makes up for the, not all that expensive, price tag. All the same, it feels like Coleman has more to say on this subject, and there are sections I would have liked to see expanded on or focused more centrally on MA-specific cryptids. For example, the section on frogmen spends more time detailing the accounts in Loveland, OH than the more local ones.
While the Dover Demon, pukwudgees, Berkshire Bigfoot, and the specter moose are required reading for people in the area, there are sections that feel like they scrape the bottom of the barrel. While I'm not opposed to reading about typical animals in an atypical environment, it's done well with the giant snakes in the Bridgewater Triangle section as opposed to the alligators that were illegally bought as pets and released into the wild.
Monsters of Massachusetts makes for interesting reading and a nice field guide to keep on the shelf and refer to whenever someone says nothing wild ever happens around here.

[Damien Hughes]

Loren Coleman Monster's of Massachusetts

Another homerun from the Godfather of cryptozoology, he tells of legends,folklore,and sightings of the paranormal and cryptids and beasts of the baystate. This book is a definite must read from budding cryptid researchers to anyone who is a fan of the weird or residents of Massachusetts in the memory of the late great godfather of the paranormal Art Bell pick up this book if you wanna take a ride.

[Paige Etheridge]

Findings presented well. The thoughts on eyewitness accounts was eye opening. Cool creatures and cryptids mentioned. Places to visit are also told. The Dover Demon, Phantom Moose, and Giant Beavers were of particular interests.

[Whisper]

Excellent , another good book from Loren Coleman!

[Mary Jo]

Interesting

This book was interesting because it wasn’t the same old stories and because some of the stories I had never heard before. I love folklore

[Lara]

Cool! The forests of Massachusetts have definitely been a theme this year. I’ve got some new places to explore after reading this one.

[Diane Dunham]

Don't know if I believe the stories or not. Interesting to read about other creatures that live among us. Wonder if they still do, and with the millions of humans on this earth, why are the creatures not seen more than what they are.