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Rogue
The mountains and forests of Washington State harbor a secret. It has remained hidden for millennia. An apex predator that has mastered the art of the hunt. Intelligent... savage... destructive... and now, gone rogue. It no longer sticks to the shadows. The hunt is on, and we are its prey.
Nina Lee is a Forest Ranger assigned to numerous missing persons cases across Mount Rainier National Park and beyond. She knows some come up here to disappear. And she knows most will never be found. But something has changed. Reports of a killer bear and the arrival of an undisclosed government agency have the community on edge.
As brutal murders and home invasions implicate the work of a criminal gang, her father suggests something else is behind the killings. Something from her past – from all their pasts. And it wants revenge.
In Rogue, legend comes to life. Don’t miss this killer bigfoot story. And don’t go camping alone in the Washington woods."
Nina Lee is a Forest Ranger assigned to numerous missing persons cases across Mount Rainier National Park and beyond. She knows some come up here to disappear. And she knows most will never be found. But something has changed. Reports of a killer bear and the arrival of an undisclosed government agency have the community on edge.
As brutal murders and home invasions implicate the work of a criminal gang, her father suggests something else is behind the killings. Something from her past – from all their pasts. And it wants revenge.
In Rogue, legend comes to life. Don’t miss this killer bigfoot story. And don’t go camping alone in the Washington woods."
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December 25, 2023
Excellent and accurate researched
I am the founder of a Bigfoot research group here in SE Missouri and have read over 350 books on this enigma... Mr Phillips has included accurate research on the Bigfoot and has included numerous examples of true life experiences ...not all BF are rogues but they are like we are some good and some bad ...looking forward to the next book!
I am the founder of a Bigfoot research group here in SE Missouri and have read over 350 books on this enigma... Mr Phillips has included accurate research on the Bigfoot and has included numerous examples of true life experiences ...not all BF are rogues but they are like we are some good and some bad ...looking forward to the next book!
January 21, 2024
unique and riveting
OkY, I’ll admit, I had no idea what to expect from this book. It took lots of turns and twists, keeping me wanting more. Aside from some silly typos and British spelling, it was a fun book. BTW, note to the author: please learn more about firearms and their effective range. LOL
OkY, I’ll admit, I had no idea what to expect from this book. It took lots of turns and twists, keeping me wanting more. Aside from some silly typos and British spelling, it was a fun book. BTW, note to the author: please learn more about firearms and their effective range. LOL
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January 10, 2024Excellent Book!
Just great! My kind of Bigfoot story, violent and fast paced. The characters were all well written, A few more in depth details would been nice, but no complaints. The Sasquatch descriptions themselves were very good, and aligned well with things I was taught and told by my native grandparents. These reasons and the massive enjoyment I got from this story give it a well deserved 5 stars. Can't wait for the sequel!
Just great! My kind of Bigfoot story, violent and fast paced. The characters were all well written, A few more in depth details would been nice, but no complaints. The Sasquatch descriptions themselves were very good, and aligned well with things I was taught and told by my native grandparents. These reasons and the massive enjoyment I got from this story give it a well deserved 5 stars. Can't wait for the sequel!
August 27, 2024
Good story with strong characters and an interesting Bigfoot. It went a little further "out there" than most stories, which I didn't care for at first but ended up agreeing it enhanced the story. I did not overly care for the ending, though.
I understand authors wanting to do series - but I do prefer ones that stand alone. Let me appreciate the character and then say "goodbye" to them when I close the book. It is rare, in my opinion, that a character becomes stronger or more likeable in a sequel - I usually end up liking them less. It is just my preference.
It is one thing I really like about the Sasquatch series, the main characters and locations change with virtually every book. The common theme is what links them all, but each can be read individually.
I understand authors wanting to do series - but I do prefer ones that stand alone. Let me appreciate the character and then say "goodbye" to them when I close the book. It is rare, in my opinion, that a character becomes stronger or more likeable in a sequel - I usually end up liking them less. It is just my preference.
It is one thing I really like about the Sasquatch series, the main characters and locations change with virtually every book. The common theme is what links them all, but each can be read individually.
April 14, 2024
Amazing read. Really terrifying scenes! The action got a little too intense for me at times, but the writing was good and made the scenes work. Definitely recommend it. I have also read Shadow Beast by the same author which I would also recommend.
November 30, 2023
Very close to the best of the genre
Luke Phillips did a masterful job of weaving a cryptid story and a mystery! Maybe a few too many key characters to keep track of, and a final scene between
Luke Phillips did a masterful job of weaving a cryptid story and a mystery! Maybe a few too many key characters to keep track of, and a final scene between
January 2, 2024
Corpus cavernosum* competition
I wanted to give four stars. In fact, at the beginning, five stars were possible.
But. But. But...
This is clearly Rural Fantasy.
Except that parts read like a prepper's wet dream. Gun porn galore. High tech porn galore. I can't tell if it's accurate, only that it is excessive and tiresome.
It is unclear to me why the combined armed forces of the USA and every alphabeth agency of the US government need to be involved. And why they are so inept. Never mind how so many can keep a secret. Or why they should have to. It is not about aliens and Area 51...
Mr Phillips has vaccumed myths of all mankind from Yetis all the way to multiple kinds of Bigfoot. Even Gigantopithecus (real) gets a mention.
There is a lot of amateur psychology in this. There is even more pseudo psychology. A lot of people go into "shock", recognised as such at once by others... Being shocked by dreadful happenings is not the same as going into medical shock. Really. I promise.
It is too bad that he didn't get an ER surgeon to read through his gory descriptions of traumas. Some of the wounds he describes would not be lethal. Some, people would definitely not walk away from. A man with a badly twisted ankle and a torn off hand charging through the woods? No.
Arteries bring blood out to the body. Compress one, or cut it through, the blood doesn't take another route you know. Nor do all cut arteries lead to bleeding out within a minute or so.
Putting "clotting powder" and a bandage on a wound does just so much. If someone is bleeding badly, for Goodness sake! don't waste time "cleaning" the wound!
I could turn a blind eye to all this, but in the last 25%, logic and reason walk out the door. We are down to healing herbs and chanting. OK in some paranormal fantasy, but it is not convincing here. The message seems to be that "nature" will fix the mess...
At the end we have King Kong fighting Godzilla, more or less.
It just doesn't fit with the rest.
If you are interested, I was cheering Bigfoot from page 1.
*No, it is not a muscle. It can't be "trained". It is spongy tissue.
I wanted to give four stars. In fact, at the beginning, five stars were possible.
But. But. But...
This is clearly Rural Fantasy.
Except that parts read like a prepper's wet dream. Gun porn galore. High tech porn galore. I can't tell if it's accurate, only that it is excessive and tiresome.
It is unclear to me why the combined armed forces of the USA and every alphabeth agency of the US government need to be involved. And why they are so inept. Never mind how so many can keep a secret. Or why they should have to. It is not about aliens and Area 51...
Mr Phillips has vaccumed myths of all mankind from Yetis all the way to multiple kinds of Bigfoot. Even Gigantopithecus (real) gets a mention.
There is a lot of amateur psychology in this. There is even more pseudo psychology. A lot of people go into "shock", recognised as such at once by others... Being shocked by dreadful happenings is not the same as going into medical shock. Really. I promise.
It is too bad that he didn't get an ER surgeon to read through his gory descriptions of traumas. Some of the wounds he describes would not be lethal. Some, people would definitely not walk away from. A man with a badly twisted ankle and a torn off hand charging through the woods? No.
Arteries bring blood out to the body. Compress one, or cut it through, the blood doesn't take another route you know. Nor do all cut arteries lead to bleeding out within a minute or so.
Putting "clotting powder" and a bandage on a wound does just so much. If someone is bleeding badly, for Goodness sake! don't waste time "cleaning" the wound!
I could turn a blind eye to all this, but in the last 25%, logic and reason walk out the door. We are down to healing herbs and chanting. OK in some paranormal fantasy, but it is not convincing here. The message seems to be that "nature" will fix the mess...
At the end we have King Kong fighting Godzilla, more or less.
It just doesn't fit with the rest.
If you are interested, I was cheering Bigfoot from page 1.
*No, it is not a muscle. It can't be "trained". It is spongy tissue.
October 24, 2024
A good monster book. Specifically, a violent sasquatch/bigfoot book.
I'm pretty new to the whole suspense/thriller/horror genre as I have stuck to epic/urban fantasy for most of my reading. Delving into this new genre has afforded me a clean slate to try anything that sounds remotely interesting without the stigma of comparing it to anything else. The only other thing I would compare this book to is the John Decker series by Anthony M. Strong. Both are really well written, and move at a brisk enough pace that you don't get bored, but not so fast that you feel like you're missing anything. The key difference being that the John Decker books feel like guilty pleasure b-grade horror flicks with campy dialog, whereas this book feels more... mature, and grounded.
My only gripes with this book are minimal, and don't detract from overall enjoyment of the book, but I feel the need to mention them anyways.
A group of soldiers is introduced to hunt the rogue creature. They're fine. They didn't really stand out as memorable with any real defining characteristics, and keeping track of who is who got tedious. I kept a grasp on who the commander of the group was, but quickly made a mental note as all of them being expendable for the most part.
My second point is the excessive depiction of gore, and/or violence. Yes it's a horror/thriller story, but do I really need a detailed description of how a man's genitals are fondled, gripped, and slowly pulled until the skin pops, and tears like wet cloth until they come free in a torrent of blood? Nope. It's shock value, sure, but unnecessary.
Overall a good book, and the last chapter sets up a continued series, or at least a sequel with the main character Nina. Time will tell if the follow up will still focus on Sasquatches, or some other creature, but my bet is it will continue the bigfeet story with all of the mythos created here [different types/species based on regions].
I'm pretty new to the whole suspense/thriller/horror genre as I have stuck to epic/urban fantasy for most of my reading. Delving into this new genre has afforded me a clean slate to try anything that sounds remotely interesting without the stigma of comparing it to anything else. The only other thing I would compare this book to is the John Decker series by Anthony M. Strong. Both are really well written, and move at a brisk enough pace that you don't get bored, but not so fast that you feel like you're missing anything. The key difference being that the John Decker books feel like guilty pleasure b-grade horror flicks with campy dialog, whereas this book feels more... mature, and grounded.
My only gripes with this book are minimal, and don't detract from overall enjoyment of the book, but I feel the need to mention them anyways.
A group of soldiers is introduced to hunt the rogue creature. They're fine. They didn't really stand out as memorable with any real defining characteristics, and keeping track of who is who got tedious. I kept a grasp on who the commander of the group was, but quickly made a mental note as all of them being expendable for the most part.
My second point is the excessive depiction of gore, and/or violence. Yes it's a horror/thriller story, but do I really need a detailed description of how a man's genitals are fondled, gripped, and slowly pulled until the skin pops, and tears like wet cloth until they come free in a torrent of blood? Nope. It's shock value, sure, but unnecessary.
Overall a good book, and the last chapter sets up a continued series, or at least a sequel with the main character Nina. Time will tell if the follow up will still focus on Sasquatches, or some other creature, but my bet is it will continue the bigfeet story with all of the mythos created here [different types/species based on regions].
May 20, 2025
Of the 12 books I've read so far this calendar year, this is the only one I struggled to finish. Rogue is essentially military sci-fi wrapped up in the pelt of a rural monster story, a weird mash-up that overshadows what begins as a genuinely human (or, at the very least, humanoid) tale of familial struggles and the dangers of the unseen wild.
There are too many characters, with too few of them being sympathetic. There's a preoccupation with rattling off weapon model numbers and otherwise fetishizing technology that does very little but bump up the word count. There are paragraphs awash with details, few of which power the plot or even flesh out the scene. Perhaps most damning of all, though, instead of character development, we get convoluted flashbacks that never quite cover the narrative's visible seams.
It wears out its welcome quickly, running on proverbial fumes for the bulk of the book's sizable read-time, providing, instead of a yarn about a simple woman taking on primeval nature or even a rag-tag group of highly-trained bad-asses busting bigfoots, a meandering, at times nigh-incoherent bouillabaisse of stock characters, lazy tropes, and indestructible primate killing machines who become noticeably *more* destructable as we reach our eventual conclusion.
A conclusion that, it turns out, mostly just serves to set up another bigfoot-heavy sequel.
Luke Phillips obviously knows what the fans want---as this book's multiple 4+ star reviews can attest, but I reckon it just wasn't my bag.
There are too many characters, with too few of them being sympathetic. There's a preoccupation with rattling off weapon model numbers and otherwise fetishizing technology that does very little but bump up the word count. There are paragraphs awash with details, few of which power the plot or even flesh out the scene. Perhaps most damning of all, though, instead of character development, we get convoluted flashbacks that never quite cover the narrative's visible seams.
It wears out its welcome quickly, running on proverbial fumes for the bulk of the book's sizable read-time, providing, instead of a yarn about a simple woman taking on primeval nature or even a rag-tag group of highly-trained bad-asses busting bigfoots, a meandering, at times nigh-incoherent bouillabaisse of stock characters, lazy tropes, and indestructible primate killing machines who become noticeably *more* destructable as we reach our eventual conclusion.
A conclusion that, it turns out, mostly just serves to set up another bigfoot-heavy sequel.
Luke Phillips obviously knows what the fans want---as this book's multiple 4+ star reviews can attest, but I reckon it just wasn't my bag.
April 7, 2025
I wanted to like this book. The characters, story, and setting are intriguing. However, in injection of immense detail hugely detracts from the flow of the story. It went from a leisurely read to a chore to complete.
Phillips unnecessarily adds excessive detail about everything, even interrupting action sequences to add what I would call fluff.
For example, there was a scene where a couple of dogs encounter the main antagonist. As the action is heating up, Phillips digresses to add pages of detail about the dogs, how they were acquired by the owner, etc. Just for giggles, I skipped ahead on my Kindle; it took 4 or 5 pages to get back where the action had left off.
Phillips also adds a lot of detail about the weapons and technology used by the characters. Which is fine, if you're reading a military thriller. But this is a creature horror book; I don't need to know that the M4 had a quad rail system with a high-tech night vision optic costing thousands of dollars, complementing the infrared laser system right next to the vertical foregrip.
I also found the level of detail in each killing scene to be excessive. If you're into body horror/gory movies, maybe this is for you. But after the 4th or 5th time the antagonist rips a jaw bone from a victim and sucks out the marrow, I was about done.
Phillips unnecessarily adds excessive detail about everything, even interrupting action sequences to add what I would call fluff.
For example, there was a scene where a couple of dogs encounter the main antagonist. As the action is heating up, Phillips digresses to add pages of detail about the dogs, how they were acquired by the owner, etc. Just for giggles, I skipped ahead on my Kindle; it took 4 or 5 pages to get back where the action had left off.
Phillips also adds a lot of detail about the weapons and technology used by the characters. Which is fine, if you're reading a military thriller. But this is a creature horror book; I don't need to know that the M4 had a quad rail system with a high-tech night vision optic costing thousands of dollars, complementing the infrared laser system right next to the vertical foregrip.
I also found the level of detail in each killing scene to be excessive. If you're into body horror/gory movies, maybe this is for you. But after the 4th or 5th time the antagonist rips a jaw bone from a victim and sucks out the marrow, I was about done.
December 8, 2023
I like stories about cryptids, I like stories about cryptids that are well done and original. I realize that can be a challenge; a lot has already been done and there's always a chance things are taken too far (yes, even with a topic such as this). With this book, that is certainly not the case, it's a solid read.
I won't go into the story itself - you can read the blurb here - but the book is well written, with well fleshed out, realistic characters. The book approaches the bigfoot lore from different points of view, the lore itself is well explained and actually fascinating to read. The writer - who is very approachable, always a big plus - has thrown in a few easter eggs, which are fun to discover (and I'm sure I've missed a few). The pace of the book is fine, never being too slow or too fast, working up to a climactic ending, where the writer even manages to throw in a few surprises.
The book is somewhat graphic at certain points, which is fine with me, but it did manage to give me a continuous nightmare about bigfoots, one from which I woke up three times, yet managed to continue the dream. It was fun. :)
This book gets a solid recommendation from me and I am very pleased with the message at the end. ;)
I won't go into the story itself - you can read the blurb here - but the book is well written, with well fleshed out, realistic characters. The book approaches the bigfoot lore from different points of view, the lore itself is well explained and actually fascinating to read. The writer - who is very approachable, always a big plus - has thrown in a few easter eggs, which are fun to discover (and I'm sure I've missed a few). The pace of the book is fine, never being too slow or too fast, working up to a climactic ending, where the writer even manages to throw in a few surprises.
The book is somewhat graphic at certain points, which is fine with me, but it did manage to give me a continuous nightmare about bigfoots, one from which I woke up three times, yet managed to continue the dream. It was fun. :)
This book gets a solid recommendation from me and I am very pleased with the message at the end. ;)
September 30, 2024
I simply love a good old monster story, and Rogue by Luke Phillips was surprisingly good and interesting. The narration was solid, and most of the main characters were memorable, making the story engaging from the start.
So, why only 4 stars? The book had excellent pacing for the most part, but around the 60-80% mark, there is a lull where things seem to drag on with not much happening. It took some of the momentum away from an otherwise well-paced adventure.
Considering the setting, I also felt that the story could have been a bit more atmospheric. There were moments where fog and the forest closing in on the characters were mentioned, but I would have loved to feel more chills during these scenes. For instance, I’ll never forget how The Void by Greig Beck made me feel like I was right there with the characters in the fog, fighting for survival. Rogue had potential for that kind of immersive tension but didn’t quite deliver.
This was my first book by Luke Phillips, and he’s clearly an accomplished author. I’m excited to dive into more of his stories and see what else he has in store!
So, why only 4 stars? The book had excellent pacing for the most part, but around the 60-80% mark, there is a lull where things seem to drag on with not much happening. It took some of the momentum away from an otherwise well-paced adventure.
Considering the setting, I also felt that the story could have been a bit more atmospheric. There were moments where fog and the forest closing in on the characters were mentioned, but I would have loved to feel more chills during these scenes. For instance, I’ll never forget how The Void by Greig Beck made me feel like I was right there with the characters in the fog, fighting for survival. Rogue had potential for that kind of immersive tension but didn’t quite deliver.
This was my first book by Luke Phillips, and he’s clearly an accomplished author. I’m excited to dive into more of his stories and see what else he has in store!
November 24, 2024
Based on the large number of 4 and 5-star reviews, it's clear I'm in the minority of those who have read and reviewed this book. For this reader, "Rogue" had a lot of action, but not as much substance as I would have liked. Character development was lacking because so much of the book was dedicated to shocking the reader with copious amounts of violence. But, speaking of characters, there were PLENTY of them to keep track of. Good luck with that. There are also several mysterious "agency"-type organizations to track in this novel, as well.
Back to violence, though. If you like that type of thing in your books, then you'll get your fill with "Rogue". The sheer number of over-the-top graphic descriptions of death and dismemberment was a bit much for this reader. By the time I finished the book these gratuitous and graphic episodes made me numb.
Plus, who knew there were so many Sasquatch types? This factor alone made my suspension of disbelief more difficult.
One final thing, Mr. Phillips would do well to hire a good editor to eliminate his capitalization and grammatical errors.
Back to violence, though. If you like that type of thing in your books, then you'll get your fill with "Rogue". The sheer number of over-the-top graphic descriptions of death and dismemberment was a bit much for this reader. By the time I finished the book these gratuitous and graphic episodes made me numb.
Plus, who knew there were so many Sasquatch types? This factor alone made my suspension of disbelief more difficult.
One final thing, Mr. Phillips would do well to hire a good editor to eliminate his capitalization and grammatical errors.
December 1, 2023
Pretty good creature story!
Definitely a fun & interesting read. A different take on sasquatch which is refreshing - as well as quite a few cool surprises.
Rogue is a creative & character driven tale. Lots of different agendas creating intriguing subplots (involving humans & creatures alike!).
I’m also thrilled to learn that Luke Phillips either wrote, or will eventually be publishing what sounds like a Book 2 (called Southern Rogue, apparently).
My fingers are crossed that it’s already out, however. As the little hints & teasers sprinkled throughout regarding — well, let’s just say, “other mysteries to be solved” — are quite exciting possibilities. And I’m eager to learn more as I think a second book continuing this story could be even more thrilling & intense than the first.
In any case, Rogue is for sure worth the read for all sasquatch fans, as well as those who enjoy the wider spectrum of creature stories!
Definitely a fun & interesting read. A different take on sasquatch which is refreshing - as well as quite a few cool surprises.
Rogue is a creative & character driven tale. Lots of different agendas creating intriguing subplots (involving humans & creatures alike!).
I’m also thrilled to learn that Luke Phillips either wrote, or will eventually be publishing what sounds like a Book 2 (called Southern Rogue, apparently).
My fingers are crossed that it’s already out, however. As the little hints & teasers sprinkled throughout regarding — well, let’s just say, “other mysteries to be solved” — are quite exciting possibilities. And I’m eager to learn more as I think a second book continuing this story could be even more thrilling & intense than the first.
In any case, Rogue is for sure worth the read for all sasquatch fans, as well as those who enjoy the wider spectrum of creature stories!
April 25, 2025
My impression was that a family would be stalked and tormented by a Sasquatch due to trespassing on territory or something similar. But how wrong I was. An apex predator is hunting humans for a quick meal and causing mayhem in the area.
Something I really liked about it was that every now and then the author switched to the “Sasquatch's” POV and thoughts. I also like that it was more meant as a bigger, stronger, meaner and slightly less intelligent human instead of big primate. How the author switched from different characters POV made the book way more interesting and gave some more depth. The author did a good job describing the “Sasquatch” in a biological way so it made some sense instead of “it’s OP because plot armour”.
I really, really enjoyed it. In some sense it was a predictable ending but it was a pretty good one. I felt satisfied by it even if I ended up not knowing who I should root for.
Something I really liked about it was that every now and then the author switched to the “Sasquatch's” POV and thoughts. I also like that it was more meant as a bigger, stronger, meaner and slightly less intelligent human instead of big primate. How the author switched from different characters POV made the book way more interesting and gave some more depth. The author did a good job describing the “Sasquatch” in a biological way so it made some sense instead of “it’s OP because plot armour”.
I really, really enjoyed it. In some sense it was a predictable ending but it was a pretty good one. I felt satisfied by it even if I ended up not knowing who I should root for.
July 24, 2024
First off, I want to say I enjoyed the book in general. It was well paced and the action was well written throughout. Getting the POV of the Sasquatch was also a nice touch.
That being said, there are way too many viewpoint characters, to the point where no one gets fleshed out well enough to care. Nina, Shartale (or however it’s spelled, I only have the audiobook version) and the friendly/neutral Sasquatch family would have been enough.
Second, the ending where a blatantly supernatural entity is summoned to fight the Sasquatch really pulled me out of what was otherwise a fairly grounded story.
There’s also some minor gripes about overly detailed gun descriptions and how people are constantly “going into shock” is misused, but overall, the story was ok. I’ll probably read the sequel whenever it becomes available.
That being said, there are way too many viewpoint characters, to the point where no one gets fleshed out well enough to care. Nina, Shartale (or however it’s spelled, I only have the audiobook version) and the friendly/neutral Sasquatch family would have been enough.
Second, the ending where a blatantly supernatural entity is summoned to fight the Sasquatch really pulled me out of what was otherwise a fairly grounded story.
There’s also some minor gripes about overly detailed gun descriptions and how people are constantly “going into shock” is misused, but overall, the story was ok. I’ll probably read the sequel whenever it becomes available.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 9, 2025
I got this as an audiobook. "Rogue" had a lot of action. Character development was lacking because so much of the book was dedicated to shocking copious amounts of violence. But, speaking of characters, there were PLENTY of them to keep track of. Good luck with that. There are also several mysterious "agency"-type organizations to track in this novel, as well.
Back to violence, though. If you like that type of thing in your books, then you'll get your fill with "Rogue". The sheer number of over-the-top graphic descriptions of death and dismemberment was a bit much for me. By the time I finished the book these gratuitous and graphic episodes made me numb.
Back to violence, though. If you like that type of thing in your books, then you'll get your fill with "Rogue". The sheer number of over-the-top graphic descriptions of death and dismemberment was a bit much for me. By the time I finished the book these gratuitous and graphic episodes made me numb.
December 11, 2023
Wild ride
There was some serious brutality going on in this story. Normally, I automatically give a story that kills dogs a 1 star 99.9% of the time. It never adds to a story. This was no exception, but I could see that they were being used as attack dogs. So I gave it a pass.
I'm pretty sure, though , that there was no update to Nina's Ranger partner. I'm curious if he made it or not. There also were quite a few characters involved, and I had a hard time keeping them straight.
It's definitely a recommendation for me to read this book.
There was some serious brutality going on in this story. Normally, I automatically give a story that kills dogs a 1 star 99.9% of the time. It never adds to a story. This was no exception, but I could see that they were being used as attack dogs. So I gave it a pass.
I'm pretty sure, though , that there was no update to Nina's Ranger partner. I'm curious if he made it or not. There also were quite a few characters involved, and I had a hard time keeping them straight.
It's definitely a recommendation for me to read this book.
February 20, 2024
Rogue is wild
I first heard of Luke Phillips on the Ghost Story Guys podcast and he was thoughtful and seemed to hold some genuine respect for cryptids And the cultures that accept them as part of their heritage. I was not expecting the depth of characters that he delivers in a "monster" story. While a lot of the time is dedicated to the main narrative, he weaves in enough of each character to flesh them out and make you want to know more. I will definitely be going through Luke's books to see what I've been missing.
I first heard of Luke Phillips on the Ghost Story Guys podcast and he was thoughtful and seemed to hold some genuine respect for cryptids And the cultures that accept them as part of their heritage. I was not expecting the depth of characters that he delivers in a "monster" story. While a lot of the time is dedicated to the main narrative, he weaves in enough of each character to flesh them out and make you want to know more. I will definitely be going through Luke's books to see what I've been missing.
June 12, 2024
Intense but a little ridiculous
So lots of action and I like big foot stories but this one went really over the top! The Bigfoot seemed supernatural. And sorry something that big can’t be that fast. And your telling me that a female ranger did better than special forces? Though I did like the native angle and werewolf. It was cool. Just seemed a little too unbalanced. The Bigfoot was like Wolverine. Gets in fights, barely can get damaged but uses herbs to heal by the next day. It’s just a little too intense you know. But I was definitely entertained!
So lots of action and I like big foot stories but this one went really over the top! The Bigfoot seemed supernatural. And sorry something that big can’t be that fast. And your telling me that a female ranger did better than special forces? Though I did like the native angle and werewolf. It was cool. Just seemed a little too unbalanced. The Bigfoot was like Wolverine. Gets in fights, barely can get damaged but uses herbs to heal by the next day. It’s just a little too intense you know. But I was definitely entertained!
April 9, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
I am always down for a creature feature, I guess I went in going for a more Stolen Tongues and less of a Extinction Machine and while I love both separately, I didn't really enjoy them combined. 😂
I am always down for a creature feature, I guess I went in going for a more Stolen Tongues and less of a Extinction Machine and while I love both separately, I didn't really enjoy them combined. 😂
February 16, 2024
Great story
If bigfoot exists then I really believe it would be handled like it was in this story including the way the government handled all the cover ups and this being the 1st book I've ever read about this animal I have to say I really really liked it so if I could I'd give this author 10 stars ( and I am following him now ) so yes I highly recommend this series and now I'm going to start on book 2
If bigfoot exists then I really believe it would be handled like it was in this story including the way the government handled all the cover ups and this being the 1st book I've ever read about this animal I have to say I really really liked it so if I could I'd give this author 10 stars ( and I am following him now ) so yes I highly recommend this series and now I'm going to start on book 2
March 11, 2024
I've been on this kick lately of what if
I love these kind of stories I believe they should be required reading. Creature features are the best they delve into our innermost fears and challenge our certainties that the religion of Richard Dawkins can't explain and I love it. I've just started this book I'm not done yet but from just the first chapter IT IS GOOD! So I will amend my review at the end lol I just know it's already going to be good!
I love these kind of stories I believe they should be required reading. Creature features are the best they delve into our innermost fears and challenge our certainties that the religion of Richard Dawkins can't explain and I love it. I've just started this book I'm not done yet but from just the first chapter IT IS GOOD! So I will amend my review at the end lol I just know it's already going to be good!
September 4, 2024
This is another story as to how large, strong and ferocious sasquatch can be. This time all the letters of the alphabet are involved in trying to stop this beast. This is a fast-paced run through the national forests showing how remote and unexplored they really are. After this story I may not venture away from my home too far. Maybe I'll sell my tent and camping equipment! Recommended. As per the author - Southern Rogue is coming. Get out of the woods while you can.
October 19, 2024
An action packed creature feature. I really appreciated the fact that the author was able to offer many unique perspectives throughout the story. The pace was fast and the characters were interesting but perhaps fewer of them would have allowed for some more indepth character development. I am a reader of all things horror and paranormal so I found the inclusion of some folklore/ paranormal content was very appropriate.
January 8, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised with this one; a lot of horror novels involving monsters/creatures are usually lacking in plot or well-rounded character, but this contained book. There were definitely some disturbing and gory scenes, but they didn’t detract from the story. It ended with the potential for a second novel and I’m honestly excited to see where the author takes these characters and stories. If you want a solid Sasquatch horror novel, this one definitely wins!
January 12, 2025
When I got this book I wasn’t expecting much to be honest. Usually with books of this type/genre you get cheesy, brainless, quick reads. To say I was surprised is an understatement. I found a book rich with lore, Native American history, scientific research and damn near surgical moments of gore and dismemberment. I absolutely LOVE this book and recommend it highly to those who enjoy a good creature feature.
March 31, 2025
This was way better than I was expecting. Was like a movie playing out in my head. It was very graphic and descriptive. The author did an amazing job of setting the scene, often making me feel like I was part of the story. If it wasn't for the supernatural aspects, I could've believed it was real and not a tale of fiction. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author. The audio was fantastic and definitely added to the horror vibes!
January 24, 2024
This was the first Bigfoot book, or maybe the first "monster" book I have read that not only gave the point of view from the human side but also gave the point of view from the monsters side. Its funny, I think when you see the monsters side of things, it kind of makes them more human. Anyway, it was a very enjoyable read and I would definitely read more from this author.
February 9, 2024
Fantastic!
Really good read. Suspenseful and at times I had to stop reading because I just knew the next few pages were going to give me a good scare . The characters were very real and believable. Thoughly enjoyed the book and looking forward to reading more about Nina Lee in Luke's next book.
Really good read. Suspenseful and at times I had to stop reading because I just knew the next few pages were going to give me a good scare . The characters were very real and believable. Thoughly enjoyed the book and looking forward to reading more about Nina Lee in Luke's next book.
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