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Jeff Taylor was an ordinary boy growing up in the small town of Babble Creek, North Carolina, until one night his life was changed forever when a sasquatch brutally murdered his family. Taylor fled the town, hoping to leave the painful memory behind. Years later, after two tours of duty in the Iraq War, he's back in Babble Creek seeking vengeance. Taylor's lust for the blood of the monster that slew his family sets in motion a series of events that soon has the entire town fighting for its life as a tribe of sasquatches descend from the forests and hills into Babble Creek to declare war upon its citizens. Babble Creek is about to find out Bigfoot is very real and there's more than one of the creatures that want to fill the streets with blood.
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First published April 26, 2010
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September 8, 2020
Jeff, along with his younger brother and his father, set off into the woods to track down whatever tore apart one of their cows. Jeff was the only survivor of the encounter with a creature straight out of myth. Fifteen years later, he returns to Babble Creek to exact his revenge. He didn’t know the isolated little town would pay the price when he succeeds.
I’ve had a fascination with Bigfoot for many years. Read a bunch of books. Watched a bunch of movies. Some funny, some not so funny. I especially like the not so funny ones. and Bigfoot War is definitely not so funny.
When Jeff killed the bigfoot that destroyed his family, it turns out the big fella was part of a tribe and they, in turn, came calling for their own revenge. It was like Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em robots as they laid waste to the town and it’s inhabitants. Body parts were strewn about and the blood ran through the streets as the creatures picked them off one by one.
Eric reminds me another cyptid horror writer that I really enjoy in that he doesn’t hesitate to kill off his characters. I learned early on not to get attached to any of them as the body count is huge. Even knowing this, I couldn’t help but pull for the people of Babble Creek. The odds weren’t good but they banded together to somehow survive until help came.
This book was super fast paced and the action was pretty much nonstop. When I reached for a sip of my iced tea, I discovered the ice cubes had long ago melted and the beverage was warm.
If you like your sasquatch with sharp claws, tremendous strength, big teeth and a bad attitude, Bigfoot Wars would be a great read for ya. It was for me.
I’ve had a fascination with Bigfoot for many years. Read a bunch of books. Watched a bunch of movies. Some funny, some not so funny. I especially like the not so funny ones. and Bigfoot War is definitely not so funny.
When Jeff killed the bigfoot that destroyed his family, it turns out the big fella was part of a tribe and they, in turn, came calling for their own revenge. It was like Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em robots as they laid waste to the town and it’s inhabitants. Body parts were strewn about and the blood ran through the streets as the creatures picked them off one by one.
Eric reminds me another cyptid horror writer that I really enjoy in that he doesn’t hesitate to kill off his characters. I learned early on not to get attached to any of them as the body count is huge. Even knowing this, I couldn’t help but pull for the people of Babble Creek. The odds weren’t good but they banded together to somehow survive until help came.
This book was super fast paced and the action was pretty much nonstop. When I reached for a sip of my iced tea, I discovered the ice cubes had long ago melted and the beverage was warm.
If you like your sasquatch with sharp claws, tremendous strength, big teeth and a bad attitude, Bigfoot Wars would be a great read for ya. It was for me.
September 16, 2010
BIGFOOT WAR
By Eric S. Brown
Coscom Entertainment 2010
Paperback 128 pages
ISBN 978-1926712499
Babble Creek, North Carolina is as small and rural a town as you can get. Jeff Taylor was a normal twelve-year-old boy growing up there until the night he went with his Dad to investigate what killed their livestock. That night he would witness his family’s murder at the hands of a sasquatch. Fifteen years later and now an Iraqi war vet Jeff has returned to get revenge on the creature that changed his life forever. What happens when Jeff finds and kills his monster is something he could not have foreseen. The sasquatch he killed isn’t the only one living in the deep woods around Babble Creek and now it’s their turn for revenge.
Eric S. Brown has taken the story of Bigfoot and turned it on its head. These aren’t the peaceful human-like creatures that cryptozoologists have speculated on for years. The sasquatches in BIGFOOT WAR are the stuff of nightmares. They are bigger, stronger, and faster than any scientific documentation may suggest. They are vicious creatures and can tear a man in half the way you’d tear paper. This is a fast-paced novella that grabs you by the throat at page one. A handful of characters are used to take the reader through the obliteration of an entire town. Jeff Taylor had no idea what he was unleashing on Babble Creek when he let his hate lead him home. The foreshadowing of Jeff not being wanted in town because of the media attention he caused all those years ago was brilliant. If these monsters really exist then we’re in trouble because they are at the top of the food chain and they enjoy tearing flesh apart.
BIGFOOT WAR is a bloody, gory, and fun read. This is exactly how I like my horror—messy as hell and lacking any trace of a happy ending. I highly recommend it.
Colleen Wanglund
9/15/2010
By Eric S. Brown
Coscom Entertainment 2010
Paperback 128 pages
ISBN 978-1926712499
Babble Creek, North Carolina is as small and rural a town as you can get. Jeff Taylor was a normal twelve-year-old boy growing up there until the night he went with his Dad to investigate what killed their livestock. That night he would witness his family’s murder at the hands of a sasquatch. Fifteen years later and now an Iraqi war vet Jeff has returned to get revenge on the creature that changed his life forever. What happens when Jeff finds and kills his monster is something he could not have foreseen. The sasquatch he killed isn’t the only one living in the deep woods around Babble Creek and now it’s their turn for revenge.
Eric S. Brown has taken the story of Bigfoot and turned it on its head. These aren’t the peaceful human-like creatures that cryptozoologists have speculated on for years. The sasquatches in BIGFOOT WAR are the stuff of nightmares. They are bigger, stronger, and faster than any scientific documentation may suggest. They are vicious creatures and can tear a man in half the way you’d tear paper. This is a fast-paced novella that grabs you by the throat at page one. A handful of characters are used to take the reader through the obliteration of an entire town. Jeff Taylor had no idea what he was unleashing on Babble Creek when he let his hate lead him home. The foreshadowing of Jeff not being wanted in town because of the media attention he caused all those years ago was brilliant. If these monsters really exist then we’re in trouble because they are at the top of the food chain and they enjoy tearing flesh apart.
BIGFOOT WAR is a bloody, gory, and fun read. This is exactly how I like my horror—messy as hell and lacking any trace of a happy ending. I highly recommend it.
Colleen Wanglund
9/15/2010
May 26, 2017
Jeff is twelve when his father heads out into the woods with a gun to find out what attacked their animals. He comes running back in panic telling his boys to run as a large angry Sasquatch chases him. Losing his brother and father that night, nobody believes the story that Jeff has to tell. So years later when Jeff returns to town, nobody really wants to see him or remember his wild stories about Bigfoot. The police certainly don't want him heading out into the woods to look for his revenge...
Jeff manages to persuade an old friend to help him on a hunt as the police follow him to stop him. They are all in the woods together when the Sasquatch decides to show itself and attacks the group. This starts a chain of events which threatens every citizen of Babble Creek as they quickly realise what has been living out there all these years. Now they believe Jeff but is it too late for the town?
I loved this! I've always enjoyed anything Bigfoot related...I'm forever trying to get books on the subject and watching these cryptid docs so I just had to get my hands on this. This is very fast paced, brutal and gory which is exactly the kind of Bigfoot story that I like. Babble Creek is just a normal little town minding it's own business until Jeff decides it is time to get some payback for his family. The Sasquatch tribe living in the area decide that they don't like humans invading their territory to challenge them and they declare war on the town. I was so happy to see an entire tribe rampaging through the town to teach the humans a lesson.
This is a shortish read that you can do in one night. It is fast moving with a shed load of blood, gore and death on every page, which is perfect for anyone who loves a monster gorefest. I went straight on to read the next novella. And how great are these covers!
Jeff manages to persuade an old friend to help him on a hunt as the police follow him to stop him. They are all in the woods together when the Sasquatch decides to show itself and attacks the group. This starts a chain of events which threatens every citizen of Babble Creek as they quickly realise what has been living out there all these years. Now they believe Jeff but is it too late for the town?
I loved this! I've always enjoyed anything Bigfoot related...I'm forever trying to get books on the subject and watching these cryptid docs so I just had to get my hands on this. This is very fast paced, brutal and gory which is exactly the kind of Bigfoot story that I like. Babble Creek is just a normal little town minding it's own business until Jeff decides it is time to get some payback for his family. The Sasquatch tribe living in the area decide that they don't like humans invading their territory to challenge them and they declare war on the town. I was so happy to see an entire tribe rampaging through the town to teach the humans a lesson.
This is a shortish read that you can do in one night. It is fast moving with a shed load of blood, gore and death on every page, which is perfect for anyone who loves a monster gorefest. I went straight on to read the next novella. And how great are these covers!
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October 15, 2010Babble Creek, North Carolina is as small and rural a town as you can get. Jeff Taylor was a normal twelve-year-old boy growing up there until the night he went with his Dad to investigate what killed their livestock. That night he witnessed his family’s murder at the hands of a sasquatch. Fifteen years later, Jeff, now an Iraqi war veteran, has returned to get revenge on the creature that changed his life forever. What happens when Jeff finds and kills his monster is something he could not have foreseen. He had no idea what he was unleashing when he let his hate lead him home. The sasquatch he killed isn’t the only one living in the deep woods around Babble Creek, and now it’s their turn for revenge.
Eric S. Brown has taken the story of Bigfoot and turned it on its head. These aren’t the peaceful human-like creatures that cryptozoologists have speculated about for years. The sasquatches in Bigfoot War are the stuff of nightmares. They are bigger, stronger, and faster than any scientific documentation may suggest. They are vicious creatures and can tear a man in half the way you’d tear paper. This is a fast-paced novella that grabs you by the throat starting on page one. A handful of characters are used to take the reader through the obliteration of an entire town.
Brown’s foreshadowing of Jeff not being wanted in town because of the media attention he caused all those years ago was brilliant. Bigfoot War is a bloody, gory, and fun read. If these monsters really exist then we’re in trouble because they are at the top of the food chain and they enjoy tearing flesh apart. This is exactly how I like my horror- messy as hell and lacking any trace of a happy ending. Highly recommended.
Review by Colleen Wanglund
Eric S. Brown has taken the story of Bigfoot and turned it on its head. These aren’t the peaceful human-like creatures that cryptozoologists have speculated about for years. The sasquatches in Bigfoot War are the stuff of nightmares. They are bigger, stronger, and faster than any scientific documentation may suggest. They are vicious creatures and can tear a man in half the way you’d tear paper. This is a fast-paced novella that grabs you by the throat starting on page one. A handful of characters are used to take the reader through the obliteration of an entire town.
Brown’s foreshadowing of Jeff not being wanted in town because of the media attention he caused all those years ago was brilliant. Bigfoot War is a bloody, gory, and fun read. If these monsters really exist then we’re in trouble because they are at the top of the food chain and they enjoy tearing flesh apart. This is exactly how I like my horror- messy as hell and lacking any trace of a happy ending. Highly recommended.
Review by Colleen Wanglund
July 7, 2010
Eric S. Brown really excited my interest with THE SEASON OF ROT. So I snapped up three other books by him. I was incredibly excited to read this one because it promised to combine great action with my favorite Cryptid - BIGFOOT! Plus, the title, alone, seemed perfect. Like renting a kung fu movie called THE BIG BRAWL, BIGFOOT WAR leaves you no room for ambiguity.
While I really liked it, I do have to complain that the novel was poorly edited. At least three times in the novel, characters get confused. For instance, when the camping teenagers are attacked first Rita doesn't make it out of the lake, then its Sheena, because Rita is running up the shore. The same thing happens with the helicopter pilot. Its annoying, confusing, and sloppy. Too bad.
Other than that, there is only one convenient plot leap as the Bigfoots attack outright at just the right moment to convince everyone that they are the ones doing the damage. And the fact that the coroner is able to fill in the blanks as to why there are so many Bigfoots, how they are organized, etc.
The action is, of course, amazing. And the gore is fantastically descriptive. There is no hope, which is so rare for any genre fare - I really felt some of the kills because, Brown is able to establish horror character quickly and effectively. With his mastery of action, its his best quality as a writer.
I really liked BIGFOOT WAR despite its bad presentation.
While I really liked it, I do have to complain that the novel was poorly edited. At least three times in the novel, characters get confused. For instance, when the camping teenagers are attacked first Rita doesn't make it out of the lake, then its Sheena, because Rita is running up the shore. The same thing happens with the helicopter pilot. Its annoying, confusing, and sloppy. Too bad.
Other than that, there is only one convenient plot leap as the Bigfoots attack outright at just the right moment to convince everyone that they are the ones doing the damage. And the fact that the coroner is able to fill in the blanks as to why there are so many Bigfoots, how they are organized, etc.
The action is, of course, amazing. And the gore is fantastically descriptive. There is no hope, which is so rare for any genre fare - I really felt some of the kills because, Brown is able to establish horror character quickly and effectively. With his mastery of action, its his best quality as a writer.
I really liked BIGFOOT WAR despite its bad presentation.
June 29, 2010
I have heard a lot about Eric S. Brown's work, and was interested in trying out Bigfoot War. I was a little surprised it was as short as it was (113 pages), but was still excited to give it a read.
Sadly, I find that it is not really my sort of book. It is an intriguing concept having an all-out Sasquatch attack, but the characters didn't hold my interest much and the sheer destruction seemed to take some of the suspense out. When the creatures have such an overwhelming advantage, it becomes a question of when characters will die, not whether they will. I think I would have enjoyed the book more if the Sasquatch had had some vulnerabilities, if the people had had some chance, and if the book had had some point other than graphically showing the massacre.
Given this, you may wonder why three stars. As far as I can tell, the book is reasonably well written if you like this sort of all out style. I don't want to discourage others who have enjoyed Eric's work before, as this may be just what they want. It just isn't something I find all that interesting.
Sadly, I find that it is not really my sort of book. It is an intriguing concept having an all-out Sasquatch attack, but the characters didn't hold my interest much and the sheer destruction seemed to take some of the suspense out. When the creatures have such an overwhelming advantage, it becomes a question of when characters will die, not whether they will. I think I would have enjoyed the book more if the Sasquatch had had some vulnerabilities, if the people had had some chance, and if the book had had some point other than graphically showing the massacre.
Given this, you may wonder why three stars. As far as I can tell, the book is reasonably well written if you like this sort of all out style. I don't want to discourage others who have enjoyed Eric's work before, as this may be just what they want. It just isn't something I find all that interesting.
August 7, 2013
By far the worst written book I've ever read. The character development is non existent and the dialog just awful. How many times can you say "blood sprayed into the night" or a slight variation of that? It's a shame because the idea of a whole group of Bigfoot destroying a small town is a fun one. Spoiler, there is a part that just makes zero sense. A guy and his newly found love trap themselves in a police cell and when it seems that a Bigfoot is going to kill them, he kills his girlfriend then he tries to escape! Why kill her if you're only going to try to escape anyway? It's unbelievable. I still think it could make a good B-movie and I have the sequel to this book but doubt I will bother with it now.
January 31, 2011
Ultra-violent would be an understatement. Bigfoot War reads like one of those rare b-movies you recommend enthusiastically recommend to friends without a hint of irony.
March 14, 2025
Hire an editor already, or at least use spellcheck.
May 28, 2025
One of my fav books by this author. Pure mayhem.
March 14, 2011
As a kid, I had a thing for all things monsters. Who didn't? My passion for dinosaurs gave way to Nessie, Yetis, Bigfoot, etc. In fact, for awhile I even entertained fantasies of becoming a monster hunter. I was going to be the one to prove all these mythical creatures existed. Well, that didn't last long, but I never lost my interest in these creatures, which is why I just had to read Eric S. Brown's Bigfoot War.
As a kid, Jeff Taylor witnessed something no kid should ever have to go through—the murder of is father and younger brother. The authorities chalked it up to a bear attack, but Jeff knew the truth. Now, all grown up, Jeff is back for revenge on the creature that killed his family.
When Jeff reveals the real reason he's come home, he is greeted with ridicule and disbelief, but the townspeople rapidly come to realize that Jeff speaks the truth. There is a blood-hungry Bigfoot roaming the forests surrounding their town. With the help of Sheriff Becca May and her deputies, they dispatch the killer, but it soon becomes apparent that the one they killed is not alone. According to the town "medical examiner", the markings on this creature label it as either a "holy man" or an outcast, and based on the reaction of the other creatures in the forest, it's a safe bet to say they killed the leader of the Bigfoot community. They are angry, and they want revenge. Are Becca and her team of deputies enough to save the town's residents from an army of furious sasquatch? Can they hold back the army of furred warriors long enough for help to arrive?
I wasn't disappointed with Bigfoot War, but I did have one issue with the book. Reading it, it quickly becomes clear that Brown has a blatant disregard for the reader's emotional attachment to the characters they encounter in the book. Just when you begin to like a character or feel sorry for what they have endured, the character is gone, a victim of the furry fury that is laying waste to the town. It literally becomes a guessing game as to who will see things through to the end. Once you realize that you shouldn't invest any emotional energy in the characters, you can enjoy the ride. . . and what a ride. The book is a fast-paced roller coaster ride of savage fury, blood, and guts (yes, I'm a gore whore) that will have you turning the pages long into the night. The visuals Brown creates are vivid, and it plays like a movie in your mind. In fact, the book reads like a detailed treatment for a movie and does bring to mind the B-movies I so loved growing up, and still love to this day. It screams for a sequel, which I hope Brown is considering. If have a love for gory horror films and like your books fast paced, I can't recommend Bigfoot War enough.
As a kid, Jeff Taylor witnessed something no kid should ever have to go through—the murder of is father and younger brother. The authorities chalked it up to a bear attack, but Jeff knew the truth. Now, all grown up, Jeff is back for revenge on the creature that killed his family.
When Jeff reveals the real reason he's come home, he is greeted with ridicule and disbelief, but the townspeople rapidly come to realize that Jeff speaks the truth. There is a blood-hungry Bigfoot roaming the forests surrounding their town. With the help of Sheriff Becca May and her deputies, they dispatch the killer, but it soon becomes apparent that the one they killed is not alone. According to the town "medical examiner", the markings on this creature label it as either a "holy man" or an outcast, and based on the reaction of the other creatures in the forest, it's a safe bet to say they killed the leader of the Bigfoot community. They are angry, and they want revenge. Are Becca and her team of deputies enough to save the town's residents from an army of furious sasquatch? Can they hold back the army of furred warriors long enough for help to arrive?
I wasn't disappointed with Bigfoot War, but I did have one issue with the book. Reading it, it quickly becomes clear that Brown has a blatant disregard for the reader's emotional attachment to the characters they encounter in the book. Just when you begin to like a character or feel sorry for what they have endured, the character is gone, a victim of the furry fury that is laying waste to the town. It literally becomes a guessing game as to who will see things through to the end. Once you realize that you shouldn't invest any emotional energy in the characters, you can enjoy the ride. . . and what a ride. The book is a fast-paced roller coaster ride of savage fury, blood, and guts (yes, I'm a gore whore) that will have you turning the pages long into the night. The visuals Brown creates are vivid, and it plays like a movie in your mind. In fact, the book reads like a detailed treatment for a movie and does bring to mind the B-movies I so loved growing up, and still love to this day. It screams for a sequel, which I hope Brown is considering. If have a love for gory horror films and like your books fast paced, I can't recommend Bigfoot War enough.
December 14, 2010
Title: Bigfoot War
Author: Eric S. Brown
Publisher: Coscom Entertainment
13-digit ISBN number: 978-1926712499
List Price: $10.79
128 pages
I’ve been a reader of Eric S. Brown for almost as long has he has been published and a fan of Bigfoot even longer than that. So, when I saw this book, I knew I had to get a copy. I’m an old-school Bigfoot follower, however. I don’t want Harry and the Hendersons or that goofy, misunderstood Bigfoot from the Six Million Dollar Man or even the poor guy from the Jack Links Beef Jerky commercials. I want the real deal—the creature Leonard Nimoy took us “In Search Of” and scared the hell out Jack Elam in Creature from Black Lake (how’s that for obscure?). I want a monster shrouded in mystery and only seen in really bad photos. Eric brings home the goods and then some.
In the opening scene we meet Jeff Taylor, a twelve year-old kid growing up in Babble Creek, a rural North Carolina town. Jeff witnesses the gruesome deaths of his brother and father at the hands of a vicious Sasquatch while they are hunting. Eventually, Jeff leaves town in a fog of speculation—most of the townsfolk assumed he was responsible for the murders.
Fifteen years later, Jeff returns to Babble Creek, after having served in the Iraq War, a grown-up tough-guy, hell bent for revenge on the creature that slaughtered his family. What he does not realize is Bigfoot has a family, too, and the creature’s taste for revenge is just as strong, if not stronger, than that of any human. In his search for payback, Jeff sets off a chain of events that soon leave the streets of Babble Creek running with blood.
Eric’s stories read like a carnival ride. He weaves a tale of terror and fun that is fast-paced and oozing with action on every single page. Plus, along the way, we went a number of believable, well-drawn characters, like Beeca May, the Sheriff, Lauren, the overly excited medical examiner ( interesting female characters—yeah!), Justin, Brent and a number of others. But don’t get attached to any of them—Eric’s world is just like the island from Lost. You never know who is going to bite the dust next. His descriptions are a blast to read for any fan of gory horror.
Bigfoot War is a real page-turner, or button-presser for us Kindle fiends. You have to know what’s coming next, so it’s impossible to stop reading until you find yourself at the end. Then you’re little sad that it’s all over.
Or is it?
As a fan of Eric’s zombie books, I am happy he decided to take on the mythical Sasquatch and hope there are more of these tales in the future. For a quick, fun read, Bigfoot War is highly recommended.
Author: Eric S. Brown
Publisher: Coscom Entertainment
13-digit ISBN number: 978-1926712499
List Price: $10.79
128 pages
I’ve been a reader of Eric S. Brown for almost as long has he has been published and a fan of Bigfoot even longer than that. So, when I saw this book, I knew I had to get a copy. I’m an old-school Bigfoot follower, however. I don’t want Harry and the Hendersons or that goofy, misunderstood Bigfoot from the Six Million Dollar Man or even the poor guy from the Jack Links Beef Jerky commercials. I want the real deal—the creature Leonard Nimoy took us “In Search Of” and scared the hell out Jack Elam in Creature from Black Lake (how’s that for obscure?). I want a monster shrouded in mystery and only seen in really bad photos. Eric brings home the goods and then some.
In the opening scene we meet Jeff Taylor, a twelve year-old kid growing up in Babble Creek, a rural North Carolina town. Jeff witnesses the gruesome deaths of his brother and father at the hands of a vicious Sasquatch while they are hunting. Eventually, Jeff leaves town in a fog of speculation—most of the townsfolk assumed he was responsible for the murders.
Fifteen years later, Jeff returns to Babble Creek, after having served in the Iraq War, a grown-up tough-guy, hell bent for revenge on the creature that slaughtered his family. What he does not realize is Bigfoot has a family, too, and the creature’s taste for revenge is just as strong, if not stronger, than that of any human. In his search for payback, Jeff sets off a chain of events that soon leave the streets of Babble Creek running with blood.
Eric’s stories read like a carnival ride. He weaves a tale of terror and fun that is fast-paced and oozing with action on every single page. Plus, along the way, we went a number of believable, well-drawn characters, like Beeca May, the Sheriff, Lauren, the overly excited medical examiner ( interesting female characters—yeah!), Justin, Brent and a number of others. But don’t get attached to any of them—Eric’s world is just like the island from Lost. You never know who is going to bite the dust next. His descriptions are a blast to read for any fan of gory horror.
Bigfoot War is a real page-turner, or button-presser for us Kindle fiends. You have to know what’s coming next, so it’s impossible to stop reading until you find yourself at the end. Then you’re little sad that it’s all over.
Or is it?
As a fan of Eric’s zombie books, I am happy he decided to take on the mythical Sasquatch and hope there are more of these tales in the future. For a quick, fun read, Bigfoot War is highly recommended.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 19, 2010
When a small town legend starts an all out war, that’s where legends become reality.
At age 12, Jeff Taylor’s family was brutally murdered by a beast living in the woods of his hometown of Babble Creek, North Carolina. Young Jeff Taylor left town after his family’s funeral and did not return for 15 years. His return came after having learned a few things while serving two tours in Iraq and he is out to seek vengeance on the creature that slew his family. Unfortunately, Taylor’s lust for blood sets in motion a series of events that soon has the entire town fighting for its life.
Have you ever read a book that you actually had to slow yourself down while reading it so that it doesn’t end too soon? Well, that’s what I found myself doing as I was reading BIGFOOT WAR by Eric S Brown. It was an action pack thrill ride of mayhem and mutilation and I truly did not want to see the story end. To be perfectly honest, if done right, I could definitely see this being made into a movie. It has all the makings of an action packed horror/gore filled romp from the forest to the city limits
I’m sure you can guess by the title and summary that these creatures are not the cute, peaceful sasquatches some folks tend to believe them to be, or at least they aren’t after Jeff Taylor comes back to town to seek retribution for the death of his father and brother. No, when you kill one of their own, these Bigfoot (Bigfeet?) are damn near an unstoppable force and they have set their sights on the town of Babble Creek to seek their revenge.
Suffice it to say that I loved BIGFOOT WAR. It is on the shorter side. I would have loved to have had the story lengthened a bit, but, personally, I think it is a fantastic unique journey into the lore of the Bigfoot.
At age 12, Jeff Taylor’s family was brutally murdered by a beast living in the woods of his hometown of Babble Creek, North Carolina. Young Jeff Taylor left town after his family’s funeral and did not return for 15 years. His return came after having learned a few things while serving two tours in Iraq and he is out to seek vengeance on the creature that slew his family. Unfortunately, Taylor’s lust for blood sets in motion a series of events that soon has the entire town fighting for its life.
Have you ever read a book that you actually had to slow yourself down while reading it so that it doesn’t end too soon? Well, that’s what I found myself doing as I was reading BIGFOOT WAR by Eric S Brown. It was an action pack thrill ride of mayhem and mutilation and I truly did not want to see the story end. To be perfectly honest, if done right, I could definitely see this being made into a movie. It has all the makings of an action packed horror/gore filled romp from the forest to the city limits
I’m sure you can guess by the title and summary that these creatures are not the cute, peaceful sasquatches some folks tend to believe them to be, or at least they aren’t after Jeff Taylor comes back to town to seek retribution for the death of his father and brother. No, when you kill one of their own, these Bigfoot (Bigfeet?) are damn near an unstoppable force and they have set their sights on the town of Babble Creek to seek their revenge.
Suffice it to say that I loved BIGFOOT WAR. It is on the shorter side. I would have loved to have had the story lengthened a bit, but, personally, I think it is a fantastic unique journey into the lore of the Bigfoot.
February 4, 2012
Good story in a fun genre. The only issues I had were that 1) it's fairly short and things happen in a really compressed timeframe. If you like a slow buildup then this might not be a story for you. If however, you like to jump right into the action, kicking and screaming (and there's lots of screaming), then you'll like it just fine.
2) My bigger issue was with the overall editing of the book. The author introduces a lot of characters who meet a lot of gruesome fates, but sometimes confuses them. For example; You might meet two characters, Roy and Ed. Ed gets eaten by a Bigfoot and Roy runs away. Two Pages later it'll mention how Roy got eaten by a bigfoot and Ed got away. This type of character confusion happens more then once and caused me a couple of times to have to flip back a few pages to confirm what was going on. In a story this size, you really don't want to be pulled out of it for silly mistakes such as these.
2) My bigger issue was with the overall editing of the book. The author introduces a lot of characters who meet a lot of gruesome fates, but sometimes confuses them. For example; You might meet two characters, Roy and Ed. Ed gets eaten by a Bigfoot and Roy runs away. Two Pages later it'll mention how Roy got eaten by a bigfoot and Ed got away. This type of character confusion happens more then once and caused me a couple of times to have to flip back a few pages to confirm what was going on. In a story this size, you really don't want to be pulled out of it for silly mistakes such as these.
March 15, 2011
Perhaps, bigfoot is gentle, but in "Bigfoot Wars" you don't mess with their kind! It all begins when a man returns to his hometown seeking revenge on the thing that destroyed his family. We take a journey with a small town sheriff and the citizens she's sworn to protect to battle a war. A war without negotiations, without ceasefire, without surrender. It's kill or be killed. As the events progress the small North Carolina town begins to understand that not only are these things real, they're violent, vengeful and intelligent. It's pretty frightening to think that you could be isolated from the world in a matter of hours and Brown pointed that out very well.
November 3, 2011
Eric S. Brown is one of the hardest-working and prolific writers in the business. What really impresses me is that he is so prolific and everything he produces is good. BIGFOOT WAR is no exception. This is the kind of book you start reading thinking the author is going to titillate you with some touch-and-go horror, and end saying, “Holy crap, he really went for it!” The best way I can describe the book is violent, brutal, unflinching. Nothing is sacred and nobody is spared. This is Bigfoot the way you’ve never read before … angry, brutish, powerful, territorial and, when provoked, vengeful.
January 5, 2012
A great yarn of a book that will keep you smiling from start to finish. Its' all out Bloody Violence is never ending and enjoyable. The story itself is very B-Movie Horror and half way through the reader soon realises that there is not going to be any twists or turns, just more blood and guts, (which isn't necessarily a bad thing).
I will read the 2nd and 3rd parts of this story as I did find it to be a fun read.
Possibly more for young adult readers and young boys who are looking for a gateway into the world of books.
I will read the 2nd and 3rd parts of this story as I did find it to be a fun read.
Possibly more for young adult readers and young boys who are looking for a gateway into the world of books.
June 27, 2013
Eric S. Brown, according to his bio, has been called "The King of the Zombies;" however, since I had never read any of his work before, I would have to think that he might also now become King of the Bigfoot!
Bigfoot War is not for those who cannot appreciate a great slasher or splatter book or movie. So, you are now warned...
Bigfoot War review at SFReader.com
Bigfoot War is not for those who cannot appreciate a great slasher or splatter book or movie. So, you are now warned...
Bigfoot War review at SFReader.com
August 17, 2011
Wow, not a happy ending in sight. Really a great story, I have always liked Eric's zombie works...this is the first Bigfoot story I have read and I can happily say "more please" and I know that Eric will provide. I have heard that the next Bigfoot War II has both, so I know what I'm reading next. I also understand that he is starting Bigfoot War IV...can't wait.
June 28, 2011
Somewhat disappointed. Others had built this up to be the B grade horror novel of the decade. Extremely adolescent, occasionally fun but with very simple syntax that lacks metaphor. That said, I'll still be giving the sequel a go sometime in the future as Zombies are on the menu.
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April 1, 2012
Although I really wanted too, and had heard some great reviews, I never really got into this. The quality was there, although not the length, but it was not a real page turner to me like I had hoped. Having said that, if the next book from this author came my way I would give it a second chance as it certainly had potential with the story.
February 12, 2013
Guess I should't have expected a masterpiece from a book called Bigfoot Wars, but I was expecting to be entertained. This should have been like some campy, cheesy B-movie, I should have laughed and shaken my head, but I think Mr. Brown took his work too seriously somehow. I think I will pass on the rest. I hate giving negative reviews, but I feel cheated with this one.
January 12, 2014
No, this book will never bee considered to be a classic in the history of literature. But would you really expect a book called, Bigfoot war to be a classic? It is cheesy fun! It is violent and crazy but I enjoyed every second of it. So if you want some light reason, buy this book. Turn down the lights and escape into a world where Bigfoot is on the attack :)
September 19, 2011
Awesome! This book is fantastic! Eric S. Brown gets right into the story and the action without wasting one minute! He combines the Bigfoot legend with a fast-paced story and well-drawn characters. Read it in one sitting!
February 12, 2012
A nice, simplistic read, but there is nothing memorable here. Grammatical errors are regular enough to take you out of the story, and the overall read is like a C-Grade horror from the '80s.
If you feel like something that requires no thought at all, then this is for you.
If you feel like something that requires no thought at all, then this is for you.
April 21, 2012
This is a fun book. It is short and fast paced. Don't expect plot twists and turns. It is a very straight forward revenge story. The revenge just happens to be taken by a tribe of Bigfoot. I like the portrayal of the creatures; big, strong, intelligent and out for blood. Very enjoyable overall.
September 21, 2012
Bigfoot action was fun to read while everything else basically, for lack of a better phrase, sucked shit. Nah, but it was pretty lackluster. It's amateurish and was in dire need of an edit. "The last thing..."
September 8, 2013
Mindless fun, there isn't much to say and I think the author would agree that this book(and subsequent follow ups) are really meant to be fun and easy to read. At on just over 100 pages it's a good way to pull myself out of zombie mode every so often.
April 1, 2011
Absolutly loved it. Took the fear I had as a kid and increased it tenfold then snaked me in the face with it's blunt and violent story line can't wait for part two of this trilogy
June 8, 2011
I really enjoyed this book, and you can check out my review at http://pembrokesinclair.blogspot.com/...
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