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Cryptid Classics #1: The Australian Bunyip
The Aboriginal people of Australia have many myths and legends in which they believe. The story of the Bunyip is one of them. The most unique aspect of the Bunyip myth is that no one can agree on what it looks like. Some stories even include the death and abductions of Aboriginal peoples. Yet no one can describe it.
In this Cryptid Classic with Jeffrey B Miley you will learn everything you could hope to know about the mythical animal. The first thing the reader will learn is that it is no myth and it is one of the most dangerous beasts on the planet. So much so that even giant salt water crocodiles avoid the beast when possible.
Join a group of Australian Rangers, and an American veterinarian and the stockmen on an Australian cattle ranch as they pay the price for encountering the creature in the wild. And they learn that all the othe dangerous Australian animals pale by comparison. Don't miss this story of danger down under.
In this Cryptid Classic with Jeffrey B Miley you will learn everything you could hope to know about the mythical animal. The first thing the reader will learn is that it is no myth and it is one of the most dangerous beasts on the planet. So much so that even giant salt water crocodiles avoid the beast when possible.
Join a group of Australian Rangers, and an American veterinarian and the stockmen on an Australian cattle ranch as they pay the price for encountering the creature in the wild. And they learn that all the othe dangerous Australian animals pale by comparison. Don't miss this story of danger down under.
121 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2024
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December 24, 2024
EXCITING
YOU DID IT AGAIN JEFFREY, A NEW MONSTER IS IN TOWN, FASTER ,MEANER, CUNNING BEYOND BELIEVE. THIS BOOK TAKES YOU INTO AUSTRALIA , YOUR GOING TO SEE IT ,SMELL, TASTE IT AND FEAR IT . THE BUNYIP IS STRONGER THAN THE BIGGEST CROC,AND WITH THE ABILITY TO PLAN ATTACKS . IT WAS ONLY A LEGEND TILL NOW. OH BY THE WAY BE CAREFUL IT NOT VERY PICKY ABOUT WHAT IT EATS. THE TRIP TO THE LAND DOWN UNDER IS ABOUT TO START .PS BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR BOOTS ,SNAKES ARE IN ABUNDANCE ALSO. HAVE A SAFE TRIP.🙏🙏🙏
YOU DID IT AGAIN JEFFREY, A NEW MONSTER IS IN TOWN, FASTER ,MEANER, CUNNING BEYOND BELIEVE. THIS BOOK TAKES YOU INTO AUSTRALIA , YOUR GOING TO SEE IT ,SMELL, TASTE IT AND FEAR IT . THE BUNYIP IS STRONGER THAN THE BIGGEST CROC,AND WITH THE ABILITY TO PLAN ATTACKS . IT WAS ONLY A LEGEND TILL NOW. OH BY THE WAY BE CAREFUL IT NOT VERY PICKY ABOUT WHAT IT EATS. THE TRIP TO THE LAND DOWN UNDER IS ABOUT TO START .PS BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR BOOTS ,SNAKES ARE IN ABUNDANCE ALSO. HAVE A SAFE TRIP.🙏🙏🙏
September 5, 2025
I picked this up hoping for a decent cryptid thriller set in Australia, and while it had some interesting moments, the execution left a lot to be desired.
The writing feels quite stilted and awkward throughout, which really pulls you out of the story just when things should be getting tense. The dialogue especially suffers from this - characters don't sound like real people having conversations, more like exposition machines delivering clunky lines.
The plot does move along at a brisk pace, I'll give it that, but it jumps around erratically without much logical flow. Just when you think you're settling into the rhythm of the story, it lurches off in another direction. The character motivations and observations are often baffling - there's this bizarre moment where one character declares the bunyip must be female because of how "fastidiously" the butchered bodies are arranged. I mean, what? That's not how forensics OR folklore works.
The perspective shifts between the bunyip's mind and the human characters get genuinely weird and hard to follow. Sometimes it works to build atmosphere, but more often it just feels disjointed and confusing.
As someone living in Queensland, I was curious to see how an international author would handle Australian cryptid lore. The bunyip is part of our cultural landscape, sure, but Miley seems to misunderstand that most Aussies aren't sitting around campfires seriously debating whether bunyips exist. We know the stories, but it's more cultural heritage than active belief system. The book treats it like we're all constantly on bunyip watch, which feels pretty disconnected from reality.
There are glimpses of a good story buried in here, and the Australian setting has potential that isn't fully realized. With better editing and more natural dialogue, this could have been something special. As it stands, it's a quick read that cryptid enthusiasts might find passable, but don't expect great literature.
3/5 stars - Decent concept, flawed execution
The writing feels quite stilted and awkward throughout, which really pulls you out of the story just when things should be getting tense. The dialogue especially suffers from this - characters don't sound like real people having conversations, more like exposition machines delivering clunky lines.
The plot does move along at a brisk pace, I'll give it that, but it jumps around erratically without much logical flow. Just when you think you're settling into the rhythm of the story, it lurches off in another direction. The character motivations and observations are often baffling - there's this bizarre moment where one character declares the bunyip must be female because of how "fastidiously" the butchered bodies are arranged. I mean, what? That's not how forensics OR folklore works.
The perspective shifts between the bunyip's mind and the human characters get genuinely weird and hard to follow. Sometimes it works to build atmosphere, but more often it just feels disjointed and confusing.
As someone living in Queensland, I was curious to see how an international author would handle Australian cryptid lore. The bunyip is part of our cultural landscape, sure, but Miley seems to misunderstand that most Aussies aren't sitting around campfires seriously debating whether bunyips exist. We know the stories, but it's more cultural heritage than active belief system. The book treats it like we're all constantly on bunyip watch, which feels pretty disconnected from reality.
There are glimpses of a good story buried in here, and the Australian setting has potential that isn't fully realized. With better editing and more natural dialogue, this could have been something special. As it stands, it's a quick read that cryptid enthusiasts might find passable, but don't expect great literature.
3/5 stars - Decent concept, flawed execution
December 17, 2024
Good read
Really enjoyed this book. Very different to the usual cyptid novel. Plenty of balanced action and scene setting. Loved it
Really enjoyed this book. Very different to the usual cyptid novel. Plenty of balanced action and scene setting. Loved it
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