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Don't Go Outside At Night: Living Among Dogmen: Year Two
Tess Kearney now knows what that lives beyond the tree line of Sycamore Run Estates.
And they know her and her son, Justin.
The Dogmen have learned their routines. Their movements. Their scent. They were always there, moving through the dark. But now they’re no longer waiting for night.
Determined to protect her son, Tess turns to her closest friend Karen and Karen’s husband Scott, who understands the danger better than anyone. Under his guidance, Tess and Justin arm themselves with weapons powerful enough to defend their home. Scott teaches them how to shoot, how to prepare, and how to survive.
But his warning is clear.
Pulling the trigger will change everything.
Law enforcement refuses to get involved. The rules the residents once relied on are no longer enough. As encounters become more frequent and far more dangerous, Tess and Justin are forced to rely on Karen, Scott, and a reluctant neighbor who has spent years avoiding the truth.
The dogmen know no boundaries.
And this time, staying inside may not be enough.
And they know her and her son, Justin.
The Dogmen have learned their routines. Their movements. Their scent. They were always there, moving through the dark. But now they’re no longer waiting for night.
Determined to protect her son, Tess turns to her closest friend Karen and Karen’s husband Scott, who understands the danger better than anyone. Under his guidance, Tess and Justin arm themselves with weapons powerful enough to defend their home. Scott teaches them how to shoot, how to prepare, and how to survive.
But his warning is clear.
Pulling the trigger will change everything.
Law enforcement refuses to get involved. The rules the residents once relied on are no longer enough. As encounters become more frequent and far more dangerous, Tess and Justin are forced to rely on Karen, Scott, and a reluctant neighbor who has spent years avoiding the truth.
The dogmen know no boundaries.
And this time, staying inside may not be enough.
319 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 16, 2026
About the author
Luka T. Jacobs
36 books51 followersLuka T. Jacobs is an author with a passion for cryptids, particularly Sasquatch and Dogman. Originally hailing from Sydney, Australia, Luka now calls the picturesque Illawarra region of New South Wales home, where she resides with her partner and their cheeky little dog, Finnigan.
With a deep love for animals and a keen sense of adventure, Luka's fascination with the mysteries of the natural world fuels her storytelling. Drawing from her background in Graphic Design and Art, she brings a unique visual flair to her writing.
As an avid traveller and explorer of the unknown, Luka continues to seek inspiration from the wild and untamed corners of the world, eager to share her imaginative worlds with readers everywhere.
With a deep love for animals and a keen sense of adventure, Luka's fascination with the mysteries of the natural world fuels her storytelling. Drawing from her background in Graphic Design and Art, she brings a unique visual flair to her writing.
As an avid traveller and explorer of the unknown, Luka continues to seek inspiration from the wild and untamed corners of the world, eager to share her imaginative worlds with readers everywhere.
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March 20, 2026
Sinister, scary, suspense. Just perfect.
April 12, 2026
Excellent!
Just, wow! Talk about jacking up the tension and excitement level. This one definitely kicks butt. Can't wait to start book 3.
Just, wow! Talk about jacking up the tension and excitement level. This one definitely kicks butt. Can't wait to start book 3.
March 21, 2026
I'm going to keep this one short because I want a more or less overall review when I finish the third and final book in this series. But wow... just wow. Terrifying.
March 20, 2026
An Uneasy Alliance.
They let you know that the pack are there watching. Footsteps, howls, knocking at the doors and windows in the middle of the night. Eventually, you'll either get used to it or leave. It's an uneasy alliance, but it works.
Mother and son, Tess and Justin know these rules. They don't like them, yet they abide by them. Until, Justin's dad, Tess's ex husband visits, and breaks the one cardinal rule that will bring a reckoning down upon them, that none of them might survive in Don't Go Outside At Night book 3.
They let you know that the pack are there watching. Footsteps, howls, knocking at the doors and windows in the middle of the night. Eventually, you'll either get used to it or leave. It's an uneasy alliance, but it works.
Mother and son, Tess and Justin know these rules. They don't like them, yet they abide by them. Until, Justin's dad, Tess's ex husband visits, and breaks the one cardinal rule that will bring a reckoning down upon them, that none of them might survive in Don't Go Outside At Night book 3.
April 11, 2026
Weekend Binge Readers
Book 1 blew my mind, I read the last chapter with my mouth hanging open, eyes bugging out of my head while nervously looking over my shoulder. Where I live I’m surrounded by beautiful lush trees but come nightfall they look creepy as hell, reading book 1 at night was probably a bad idea. Book two had me gobsmacked, it was so good, it’s been a while since I read a book series good enough to binge read. I need to read book 3, I hope to goodness it’s been published, I forgot to check.
Book 1 blew my mind, I read the last chapter with my mouth hanging open, eyes bugging out of my head while nervously looking over my shoulder. Where I live I’m surrounded by beautiful lush trees but come nightfall they look creepy as hell, reading book 1 at night was probably a bad idea. Book two had me gobsmacked, it was so good, it’s been a while since I read a book series good enough to binge read. I need to read book 3, I hope to goodness it’s been published, I forgot to check.
March 22, 2026
The Author never disappoints. I read everything she publishes, she is phenomenal and always keeps me glued to each chapter. I love the first two of this series. Scary, spenceful set in the Midwest of Central Ohio. The lady and her son moved from Columbus and that’s where I currently live. I totally love these books and I would give her more than FIVE STARS if I could. GREAT READ, highly recommend.
March 30, 2026
Fantastic series from a fantastic author
Wow! This book and book one drew me in so quickly. This is definitely one of the best dogmen series I've read. I am now onto the third book, and I just can't wait. The characters, including the dogmen, have the best qualities. Congratulations to this wonderful author who has so many other great books out there. I look forward to more.
Wow! This book and book one drew me in so quickly. This is definitely one of the best dogmen series I've read. I am now onto the third book, and I just can't wait. The characters, including the dogmen, have the best qualities. Congratulations to this wonderful author who has so many other great books out there. I look forward to more.
March 21, 2026
Truly frightening
I didn't think that anything could top book one in the series, but this sure did! Truly frightening, and full of moments that I was actually holding my breath! On to the final book in the trilogy. Luka is an amazing author.
I didn't think that anything could top book one in the series, but this sure did! Truly frightening, and full of moments that I was actually holding my breath! On to the final book in the trilogy. Luka is an amazing author.
April 22, 2026
Author spends the entire first book talking about how Justin is 18 and a young adult. 87 pages into this book he’s somehow 17 and can’t legally use guns until he turns 18 lol. Huge plot hole. Kinda disappointed.
May 12, 2026
Incredible
This was better than the first. The storyline is so fast-paced, and you feel like you are there. Suspenseful and scary. I could not stop turning the pages. I can't wait to read the next installment. Awesome series!
This was better than the first. The storyline is so fast-paced, and you feel like you are there. Suspenseful and scary. I could not stop turning the pages. I can't wait to read the next installment. Awesome series!
April 3, 2026
5 Stars
Tess and Justin's nightmare continues as the Dogmen become more active. And when Justin's father (her X) shows up things are going to only get worst.
Tess and Justin's nightmare continues as the Dogmen become more active. And when Justin's father (her X) shows up things are going to only get worst.
June 3, 2026
Entertaining
A really good follow up to the first Don’t Go Out At Night.
Well written. Exciting and rather addictive. I couldn’t put it down!!
A really good follow up to the first Don’t Go Out At Night.
Well written. Exciting and rather addictive. I couldn’t put it down!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Night
Tess and Justin have experienced many things. They try to adapt and live with the creature's that inhabit the woods. The Dogmen like to watch and let them know they are there. Can Tess stay in her home the Dogmen are getting bolder. They have no fear.
Tess and Justin have experienced many things. They try to adapt and live with the creature's that inhabit the woods. The Dogmen like to watch and let them know they are there. Can Tess stay in her home the Dogmen are getting bolder. They have no fear.
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