The Inhumanoids: Real Encounters with Beings that can't Exist!

by Barton M. Nunnelly, Linda S. Godfrey (Foreword), Nick Redfern (Introduction)

Inhumanoids are creatures or entities that have some type of human characteristic but are not human at all. Even though they sometimes appear as 'less than human,' they are quite beyond the normal sense of the word and possess a troubling array of supernatural powers to prove the point. Some are true 'bi-forms;' curious anthropomorphic mixtures of human and animals, while others manifest themselves in guises that one might pass by on the street and never give a second glance. From the smallest fairy to the tallest giant and every form in between, these inhumanoid beings, in all their myriad forms, have been with us since the beginnings of recorded history and beyond. Every culture knows the inhumanoids quite well. Since the dawn of time man has encountered such creatures, which simply cannot be explained away using conventional zoological science. In fact, all that we 'know' of mainstream biology, zoology and anthropology scream in unison that creatures like 'The Spottsville Monster' cannot possibly exist at all. Yet people see these beings, and a host of others of the same bizarre ilk, much more frequently than many would suspect. In researching this book I was struck by the sheer number of alleged inhumanoid encounters reported to have taken place; thousands upon thousands. As a consequence of the sheer magnitude of such data, this work merely attempts to scratch the surface of that very old, long list.

Genres: Cryptids, Paranormal, Monsters, Nonfiction, Cryptozoology

446 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 8, 2017

Reviews

[Cesiley · Rating 1 out of 5]

What A Joke

Seriously. I was very much enjoying the book and all of the fascinating encounters and stories until the very last chapter in which the author decides to go completely insane and shows his true colors.
He is just another fear mongering Christian telling us everything we don't understand is from Satan.
This is one of his closing remarks: These are the ‘powers and principalities’ of the Earth, to use the scriptural term, and they are led by none other than Lucifer, the original ‘fallen angel,’ the ‘Morning Star.’ He is called by another name in scripture as well, one which it might be well to consider here; the ‘Prince of the Air.’ Zechariah was a biblical prophet who was granted a series of visions by an angel of God. He wrote down what he saw circa 520 B.C. In the Book of Zecharia (5:1-3), we read: “Then I raised my eyes again and saw a scroll flying. “What do you see?” he asked me. I answered, “I see a scroll flying; it is twenty cubits long and ten cubits wide (30’ by 15’),” Then he said to me; “This is the curse which is to go forth over the whole Earth; in accordance with it shall every sinner be swept away.”

Really? What a joke. I would not doubt that everything is connected but that does not mean it has anything at all to do with "god" or your "devil". This author is an ignorant fool and is inspiring panic and fear as it makes him feel more in control to believe he has it all figured out and can "save" us with his "truth". Also the reason why praying works is because YOU believe in it - not because these beings MUST be evil. Maybe they are malicious but who are you to decide?
Absolutely ridicules. This is the kind of small minded thinking we need to be moving away from. If anything, that will be what separates and destroys us all.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not what I was hoping for. This book tends to concentrate more on the strange and unbelievable than on accounts that are more, well, believable. Now I'm a person that has a interest in cryptozoology and through quite a bit of study find it possible for some of these sightings to be true encounters with unusual creatures. Of course I also believe a lot of the stories are BS. But this book tends to focus more on the outlandish. Plus, the authors claims that he lived in multiple locations where he and his family had multiple encounters yet no one got any photos or video kinda hurts his credibility in my opinion. Especially with him being a enthusiast of these kind of things. Some of the stories are pretty cool though. I was hoping for more accounts that were harder to ignore or more difficult to just write off as someone looking for attention or a obvious hoax. And the authors views on sasquatch are a bit odd in my opinion. It's not a bad book and would be a fun read for someone that takes these things lightly and wants to read some pretty crazy stories, but if you are more interested in a book that will leave you wondering "maybe there is some truth to this stuff", you probably want a different book.

[Dat-Dangk Vemucci · Rating 4 out of 5]

should probably rate this lower given the bad editing, dubious sources, outrageous credulity on the part of the author as well as the last part of the book being blatant evangelist christian propaganda of a hellfire and damnation bent.
the authors final monologue on how all cryptids, aliens, ghosts, etc., are all evil demons in league with Satan, part of an eschatological vision spun from Book of Revelations and The Exorcist was more entertaining than i expected and puts in perspective everything that came before. it explains the authors earnestness throughout, the sense of levity he grants the sometimes ridiculous stories which are cohered only by this apocalyptic worldview. I'm not a christian and i don't believe that forces of supernatural good and evil are at war on earth. But Nunnelly does, and it's a scary reality i found easy to get absorbed in over the course of this book.

[Tripp Ainsworth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Neither great or what it was propped up as.
The author didn't seem to put much time into researching what he was talking about. Most stories are a paragraph long, explain nothing, and leave you with more questions than you came with. It also comes off as just someone rattling off in a facebook post rather than any serious study of cryptids. I spend more time on google trying to piece together what he was talking about than reading the book itself.

[Jennifer]

Fun read!

The book is a great read. Except for the rantings at the end of the book. And no, I don't believe they are all the same thing. I think it's way more complicated. We'll probably never understand. By the way, the only violence I've ever known came mostly from human beings.

[Ben Peveler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am going to write a review as a reader and not as the author being a personal friend. Bart and his wife have been good friends for several years, but I am writing this review as the way I have read his books and have had personal experiences and encounters in the same area's in Kentucky he talks about in these books.
The Inhumanoids is an encyclopedia that encompasses everything paranormal. Cryptid creatures, UFOs, Ghosts, evidence of Giant skeletons, everything. It is a showcase of Bart's passion in his research of the paranormal. From local investigations he has done personally in the state of Kentucky to Spring Heeled Jack in Europe, to skeletons of Giants being found in different areas around the world, UFO sightings locally and abroad. It is the definitive book on all things paranormal and mysterious. It is also great for someone who is just getting into the mysteries of the paranormal, to experienced investigators and researchers. Bart has a God given gift of being able to put words to paper, in a way that once you start reading it just draws you in and makes you keep turning the pages to see what's next. Every topic he writes about is throughly researched and contains as much information on that given topic as possible. Even dates and locations are given when that information could be obtained. Bart put many, many hours of his personal time into researching the topics in this book. Not to mention his own money and traveling expenses for him and his wife to personally investigate many of the topics discussed that took place in Kentucky. Also alot of his personal experiences he has witnessed first hand over the years. Myself and my cousin have been witnesses to alot of unexplainable encounters in some of the same areas in Kentucky. So yes, this is THE Encyclopedia of the paranormal. I have read alot of reviews just discussing the last chapter of the book he added to this edition. I don't know why some people are giving such negative reviews of this one chapter. It is his own opinion and personal explanation as to what these paranormal occurrences are linked to and what they actually are. I have sat at his kitchen table and discussed this chapter of the book with him. And I agree with him that it may be a little controversial, but that's what makes for a good book. To get people thinking about and discussing different theories on this topic. it is a personal opinion and explantion of the origin of and intentions of the creatures, beings, spirits, etc. that are covered in the book. I don't know of any other book on this subject that even gets close to an explanation of these occurences and the opinion of how they are all linked together. Yes, it is written in a Christian perspective, and I personally agree. But if you are not of the Christian faith or belief, then I wouldn't read the last few pages. It in no way effects the book as being what it was intended to be, as close to a definitive collection of all paranormal topics from little known occurences to some of the most well know of all time encounters.
So, in my unbiased opinion, this is as close as one book encompassing the entire field of everything "paranormal" can get. I would recommend it as a definite read to a person just wanting to get into the paranormal field, and experienced researchers alike. My hat's off to you Bart, you went above and beyond putting this book together. All of the time and personal interest in this field really shows in your writing and your illustrations. Thanks for giving so much in this book. Not to mention your other excellent books showcasing the entire paranormal field in the great state of Kentucky.

[Monica · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a frustrating book to review, probably because it was often frustrating to read. There is a big gap between content rating and writing rating.

For contents, it is hard to beat. The book runs the gamut and covers almost anything that could fall under the heading of inhumanoid, though there is the odd exception or two. There is also a good amount of stories that are not commonly quoted by other books of the type.

The author includes some of his own experiences, and his conclusions about what these creatures actually are, and want. To be frank, some of the stories and conclusions will make some people think he is certifiable, so readers will have to make their own judgments on that. I am not super comfortable with some of the wrappings of his conclusion, for my own reasons, but I have heard others suggest some of same things he does, and it is interesting to consider, even if you aren't convinced.

In all, for content, I would say 4 stars. It really was good. But my gods does this man need an editor. And a copy editor. And a writing class. There are SO MANY typos and incorrect usages of punctuation and capitalization (he is especially bad with semi-colons and capitalizing direction words). His organization is also horrible. Some sections have headers, some don't. Some chapters mention some creatures that clearly belong in others. There is no rhyme or reason. It is basically just all thrown in a bucket and then strewn out on the page. He often gives a quote without giving any sign that it is a quote until a paragraph later, or more, which is very confusing for the reader. He needed an introduction. He needed a table of contents, an index, and a bibliography. But mostly, he just needed to learn how to write and then edit his work.

The poor writing of this book, the bad (or completely lacking) organization, and all of the damn errors were frustrating to the point that I actually exclaimed, out loud, about the problems more than once. In that aspect of the book, I would say 1 star. It is the worst type of self publishing you can see.

In balancing out the great content selection versus the horrible writing, I came to a 2 star average. It probably is a little better than just 2, but I can't give half stars here, and I refuse to round up to 3. It just isn't worth it.

[Melissa (UnreliableHeart) Mulvihill · Rating 2 out of 5]

Audible listen. Inhumanoids needed a copy editor, a general thesis, and a solid and consistent voice that carried the narrative which was really under-developed. The AI narration was seriously lacking and a distraction from the content which was already difficult to follow. The content wasn’t organized or presented in a coherent or logical way within each chapter and with the AI reading without infection, without regard for pauses, and without regard for subject changes, it was really hard to concentrate on the subject matter. The author has created a selection of anecdotes or reports for each chapter’s subject but within each chapter there’s little to link the retellings. The examples given jump around in time and in geography haphazardly. Beyond this, occasionally the author decides to write using his own voice which is jarring in a book that reads like a disorganized encyclopedic retelling but also when he does begin writing in his voice, he’s offering his opinion which is in full agreement with himself. Of course he’s read and referenced John Keel, Loren Coleman, Jerome Clark, to name a few, but it’s not clear why he’s referencing these guys because he doesn’t develop any main points (other than the government is “in” on it “all”), any clear motifs (other than these accounts are all true), and no summations that bring in any meaningful insight to the topics. Lastly at least for this little review, the author mentions people being “Fortean” many times in the book but never bothers to assign a definition or even loose parameters to the reach of the word, which has really different meanings depending on the person, context, and time and place in which the person lived, worked or researched. This is a long audio book to plow through given the gripes I listed above. I was tired and disappointed by the end.

[Wayne Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A solid five

My precious friend Mary turned me on to Bart before she went home and I've been a fan ever since. My dad was born and raised in Bell county Kentucky so some of these things I got to hear about from my dad who had his own experience in an area called Browns Creek then one more time in Pine Mountain at one time I would say my dad and his mom my mamaw Murphy were the voices of Kentucky their lore and knowledge of Kentucky went far beyond anyone elses unfortunately they took that knowledge to there grave s and it's a tragic loss but what Bart writes in his books especially this one is amazing and he truly is the only true voice of Kentucky and always has been. There is something in the woods we aren't exaggeraters nor have we experienced mass hallucinations but we know what we know and we have seen what we have seen skeptics be damned by their own certainty. This book is far better than any new age quackery thats being written about the so called Star People. Those people need to get their heads out of their shiny glass bottles and see the truth the real truth for what it is and Bart gives us that truth. Thank you Bart my friend from my heart thank you.

[Richard Tubb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bigfoot, trolls, goblins, centaurs, werewolves and more - humanity has always shared stories about strange inhumanoid creatures who have astonished and terrified people.

This book is an extremely well researched, and fascinating insight into reported stories of all manner of inhumanoids. The stories range from modern day, to 20th Century, and other historical anecdotes of the strange and the bizarre.

I think I'd have preferred the author not to have included the final chapter where he tries to share his thoughts on a unified view of all things high strangeness, which has highly religious overtones, but this doesn't distract from how well researched and compiled this book is.

For anyone who has an interest in the paranormal, or things outside our traditional understanding, this book is a wonderful read into some truly interesting cases. Highly recommend!

[Nomar Slevik · Rating 4 out of 5]

In researching my own book about humanoid encounters, I came across Nunnelly's book and quickly devoured it.

It is well researched, well written, and highly informative. From aliens and bigfoot to strange creatures you've never heard of, this quirky book of bizarre stories and anecdotes will definitely keep the pages turning. I hope my book turns out as well as this one.

[Scott Kinkade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very comprehensive collection of accounts of real encounters with beings that can't exist! If even a fraction of these tales are true, our world is more fantastic than we ever imagined. Props to Nunnelly for doing the insane amount of research required to write this book.

[Brian bury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well Researched

This book contains literally hundreds of encounters with the "Inhumanoids". Very detailed and frankly a bit terrifying. Many stories from western Kentucky. I have never had sick all encounter, but now I find myself looking over my shoulder, so to speak.

[Patrik · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun book to flick through. Some of the stories are less entertaining than others so I did a lot of skipping, and the ending felt a bit over the top like a rant that the author wanted to get out of his chest for years... but in general, the book was okay.

[Benjamin Barnes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great until Christianity was thrown in

Sorry. Would of given five stars up until he started calling Cryptically Demons and Such . Left me Irritated Christianity has nothing to do with this topic

[Gail DenBeste · Rating 5 out of 5]

The inhumanoid's

I enjoyed the many fascinating stories involving the creatures of the unknown. The author's insight into what these creatures might be was fascinating.

[Mary Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the topic of cryptids and this is right up my alley.

[Erkcan2 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book

[Rob Goc · Rating 5 out of 5]

A true encyclopedia of inhumanoid experiences and information. I imagine going back to this book for years and years to come.

[Siegfried · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's kinda interesting, but very repetitive

[Jason Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75 stars

[Y · Rating 4 out of 5]

Packed with allegedly true stories of Bigfoot, werewolves, mermaids, aliens, fairies, and other monsters. Most are modern accounts with some reaching back a few hundred years.

After an almost encyclopedic format of story after story sorted by type of entity, the last 2% of the book is where author gives his overall interpretation of what these all are. He asserts they all constitute the same phenomenon, which is that these are demons. The alien abduction and other amorous or violent activities are different guises demons use to harvest biological material which they need to manifest in physical form. Once all Christians are taken to heaven during the Rapture, he theorizes demons will materialize as aliens to the world and deceive mankind by saying they took the raptured people. This will allow the Antichrist to rally the world behind him and become ruler of the world to wage war on the aliens, which will lead to Armageddon.

I agree the phenomena is likely different aspects of the same thing that has always lived with us. I remain unpersuaded in his theory of the grand strategy in play.

[Mathieu Gaudreault · Rating 2 out of 5]

An ok book for an author with little education.