Monsters of the Northeast: True Tales of Bigfoot, Vampires, and Other Legendary Creatures

by Jessica Freeburg, Natalie Fowler

Read 24 chilling stories, from two paranormal investigators, about reportedly true encounters with monsters in New England and the Northeast.

Vampires prey upon family members from beyond the grave. A monstrous dog with glowing eyes seems to vanish into thin air. A giant, red-eyed beast terrorizes homeowners while helping itself to beloved pets—for dinner. The Northeast’s history includes several unimaginable encounters with legendary creatures. This collection of “ghost stories” presents the creepiest, most surprising tales of monsters in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Authors Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler are active paranormal investigators with a shared fascination for things that go bump in the night. The professional writers spent countless hours combing the region for the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained.

Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 24 terrifying tales. They’re based on reportedly true accounts, proving that the Northeast is the setting for some of the most unsettling monster tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate even the most reluctant of readers. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare.

Genres: Nonfiction

160 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 10, 2024

Reviews

[Jeff Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of these stories make you stop and think. Especially the ones where there have been numerous sightings. A fun read…perfect for this time of year! 🎃 👻 👹

[ERIC FOWLER · Rating 3 out of 5]

Being a Northeast resident I thought it was an interesting read, I just wish it was more substantial and got into things a little more deeply.

[Bargain Counter Argument · Rating 3 out of 5]

What an odd little book. There's folklore about cryptids of land, sea and air, which sound like campfire stories that got out of hand (the authors refrain from judging, but an awful lot of this sounds like people getting liquored up and events ensuing from that), a thoughtful section on vampires (in that part, the authors attribute the vampire legends of the 19th century to people coping with the tragedy of consumption) and a weird little digression about 9/11. Because we shouldn't lose perspective and forget that sometimes people are the real monsters, I guess? It was jarring and I could've done without it. Still a solid folklore read, though.

[Caleb Willis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting stories. Poorly written.