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Legacy of Bigfoot
In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, a solitary guardian roams the ancient forests, unseen and unheard by the world encroaching around him. His story spans centuries of quiet observation, moments of awe, and encounters with both beauty and danger. Through his eyes, the forest comes alive—a place of towering trees, rushing rivers, and the enduring struggle between nature and humanity. But his existence, hidden for so long, teeters on the edge of discovery as modern threats creep ever closer.
This is the story of a creature’s resilience, told in his own words, as he navigates the ever-changing wilderness he calls home. From evading drones and hunters to confronting wildfires and human encroachment, his journey is both thrilling and poignant. Along the way, he reflects on a world lost to memory—of family, ancient traditions, and the unbroken bond between his kind and the land.
Through moments of danger, wonder, and connection, this tale explores the balance between survival and belonging, solitude and family. It is a sweeping narrative of love, loss, and the unyielding power of nature, told by one of its most enigmatic inhabitants. Readers will be drawn into an unforgettable journey, where the boundaries between myth and reality blur, and the spirit of the forest lives on.
This is the story of a creature’s resilience, told in his own words, as he navigates the ever-changing wilderness he calls home. From evading drones and hunters to confronting wildfires and human encroachment, his journey is both thrilling and poignant. Along the way, he reflects on a world lost to memory—of family, ancient traditions, and the unbroken bond between his kind and the land.
Through moments of danger, wonder, and connection, this tale explores the balance between survival and belonging, solitude and family. It is a sweeping narrative of love, loss, and the unyielding power of nature, told by one of its most enigmatic inhabitants. Readers will be drawn into an unforgettable journey, where the boundaries between myth and reality blur, and the spirit of the forest lives on.
172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 23, 2025
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Samuel DenHartog
316 books114 followersSamuel DenHartog is a versatile and imaginative author whose works span a wide array of genres, including mythology, fables, fairy tales, fantasy, romance, mystery, science fiction, and children's books. His stories captivate readers of all ages, blending wonder with rich, timeless narratives.
What sets Samuel apart is his ability to breathe new life into ancient tales while preserving their core essence. Whether it's mythology, folklore, or fairy tales from various cultures, by carefully balancing tradition with modern touches, he creates stories that resonate with contemporary audiences, making historical and mythical narratives feel fresh, relevant, and engaging.
Off the page, Samuel is a lifelong learner, constantly expanding his creative horizons and engaging with innovative ideas. His journey is a continual pursuit of knowledge and creativity, bridging the worlds of tradition and imagination.
What sets Samuel apart is his ability to breathe new life into ancient tales while preserving their core essence. Whether it's mythology, folklore, or fairy tales from various cultures, by carefully balancing tradition with modern touches, he creates stories that resonate with contemporary audiences, making historical and mythical narratives feel fresh, relevant, and engaging.
Off the page, Samuel is a lifelong learner, constantly expanding his creative horizons and engaging with innovative ideas. His journey is a continual pursuit of knowledge and creativity, bridging the worlds of tradition and imagination.
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March 17, 2025
Just once, I'd like to see a review from someone that says, "I knew this was A.I.-generated when I picked it up, and I read it anyway and genuinely enjoyed it," for any of this prompt-typer's books.*
I'm genuinely curious, if all of the book descriptions and Facebook posts and advertisements and author bio clearly said, "I used A.I. to create this and all my books," how that would change the number of downloads?
Is it possible that he doesn't admit the A.I. use, despite how painfully obvious it is to anyone aware about such things, because then . . . people wouldn't read them?
There's only one way to find out.
*Updated: The author has admitted that his books are all AI-generated, not that it wasn't bloody obvious and undeniable already, in a Goodreads "ask the author" answer that is now buried in his profile where no one will see it, and in an associated Facebook post that was mostly ignored because it wasn't tagged #FreeBooks. It's good that he admitted it, not that it's hard to tell if you're paying the least attention, but to me unless the official book description includes "AI-generated" and this is noted in the front of the book also, it's still essentially a lie. When you decide to read a novel, you expect that it was actually written by the author, don't you? And if it says, "This book was made using generative AI," you're less likely to read it, aren't you? If you won this book in its recent Goodreads Giveaway, I'm curious, would you have entered if you knew it was AI-made? The comments are open.
I'm genuinely curious, if all of the book descriptions and Facebook posts and advertisements and author bio clearly said, "I used A.I. to create this and all my books," how that would change the number of downloads?
Is it possible that he doesn't admit the A.I. use, despite how painfully obvious it is to anyone aware about such things, because then . . . people wouldn't read them?
There's only one way to find out.
*Updated: The author has admitted that his books are all AI-generated, not that it wasn't bloody obvious and undeniable already, in a Goodreads "ask the author" answer that is now buried in his profile where no one will see it, and in an associated Facebook post that was mostly ignored because it wasn't tagged #FreeBooks. It's good that he admitted it, not that it's hard to tell if you're paying the least attention, but to me unless the official book description includes "AI-generated" and this is noted in the front of the book also, it's still essentially a lie. When you decide to read a novel, you expect that it was actually written by the author, don't you? And if it says, "This book was made using generative AI," you're less likely to read it, aren't you? If you won this book in its recent Goodreads Giveaway, I'm curious, would you have entered if you knew it was AI-made? The comments are open.
February 23, 2025
Beyond bad. Who knew Bigfoot could identify the smell of fabric softener and plastic or used the Georgian calendar?
Easily the worst 14 pages I've ever read. DNF
Easily the worst 14 pages I've ever read. DNF
April 29, 2025
Green Mongering From A Cryptid
I am a fan of cryptozoology and was excited to see a book that is written from the creature's viewpoint, so I had to read it.
Legacy of Bigfoot is a story in which readers are introduced to the world of Chakwun who feels that he is the only one of his kind left - mostly through his own fault. Pair that with the fact that the horrible humans keep invading his space while leaving pain and destruction while you have almost a modern day Fern Gully on your hands.
Although one or two human characters are provided with a simple pass, the rest of us hit every single check box of stereotypical humans are bad, which overlooks those who do try to do good. At the same time, Chakwun the Mighty saves a fox kit from the fire before leaving it in a place where it may not have even had a chance of survival afterward for whatever silly reason.
The book likes to repeat numerous phrases, thoughts and textures constantly, which did get old after a while. Furthermore, there is no resolving as to what happened to the rest of his family even though he constantly alludes to them.
The only other part that bugged me besides the parts that were too human for a sasquatch (castles for example), is that fire seems to be rather up in the air. At one point our hero catches a salmon and after he hides from the pesky humans, comes back to cooked fish. Other events suggest the use of fire and yet in another episode we aren't sure if raw rabbit is on the menu.
All in all it was an interesting read told from the perspective of a creature whose existence is rather dubious and as such may intrigue readers who like a bit of fictional science go spice up their reads.
I am a fan of cryptozoology and was excited to see a book that is written from the creature's viewpoint, so I had to read it.
Legacy of Bigfoot is a story in which readers are introduced to the world of Chakwun who feels that he is the only one of his kind left - mostly through his own fault. Pair that with the fact that the horrible humans keep invading his space while leaving pain and destruction while you have almost a modern day Fern Gully on your hands.
Although one or two human characters are provided with a simple pass, the rest of us hit every single check box of stereotypical humans are bad, which overlooks those who do try to do good. At the same time, Chakwun the Mighty saves a fox kit from the fire before leaving it in a place where it may not have even had a chance of survival afterward for whatever silly reason.
The book likes to repeat numerous phrases, thoughts and textures constantly, which did get old after a while. Furthermore, there is no resolving as to what happened to the rest of his family even though he constantly alludes to them.
The only other part that bugged me besides the parts that were too human for a sasquatch (castles for example), is that fire seems to be rather up in the air. At one point our hero catches a salmon and after he hides from the pesky humans, comes back to cooked fish. Other events suggest the use of fire and yet in another episode we aren't sure if raw rabbit is on the menu.
All in all it was an interesting read told from the perspective of a creature whose existence is rather dubious and as such may intrigue readers who like a bit of fictional science go spice up their reads.
March 17, 2025
I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
A bigfoot who thinks he might be the last of his kind avoids humans in the forest. This is the undiscovered ape version of bigfoot.
Interesting.
A bigfoot who thinks he might be the last of his kind avoids humans in the forest. This is the undiscovered ape version of bigfoot.
Interesting.
March 31, 2025
Whimsical and warm, but chapters didn’t flow well as they felt repetitious of preceding chapters.
April 2, 2025
Definitely an interesting premise. I like a nonhuman protagonist. Gives Bigfoot the loneliness of Frankensteins monster or the hunchback of Notre Dame.
August 2, 2025
Hmmmm, I wanted something a little more. I can’t put my finger on it ….
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾
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