THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE WOODS: A Transatlantic Hunt for Monsters and the Mysterious

Enjoy reading. I like Nicks way of writing. Men in black is my favorite and particularly because I had a run in once in Nebraska. I would have liked to heard more about UFO lights in the woods. I had had my own experience with my grandparents in Alabama with that phenomena.

"There's Something in the Woods" by Nick Redfern is a collection of fascinating stories that encompass ghosties, ghouls, UFO's, flying demons, and a host of other paranormal but extremely illusive creatures spawned in a bubbling vat of folklore, crypto zoology, and demonic things that "go bump in the night."Although, Redfern gives the reader a wide variety of alleged incidents highlighted by verbal testimony of witnesses, he does not substantiate any of the sightings with on-going follow-up investigations which might include newspaper accounts, or other referrals which could inevitably help to substantiate or verify these unusual events.For instance, in one story of Chapter 11 he tells the reader about the sighting of two very large "Harpies" type creatures with bat like wings that unexplainably came out through the cellar of large old house and into the night. These creatures were allegedly seen by a group of kids in the early months of 1946 in a small town just outside Lubbock, Texas. In addition, a motorist also reported seeing one of these creatures in the roadway several months later. This sounds like it could just as easily, be a scene from the horror movie, "The Hills Have Eyes." The incident is exciting to the readers mind, but...what town outside of Lubbock, Texas, What witnesses? What follow-up?It appears that the author is leaning toward the possibility that these paranormal creatures and on-going events are of a real nature but, one hidden behind a veil of dimensional properties that only allows for these events to take place if, and when the time is right or, if, purposely conjured. He also seems to believe that these creatures and events are somehow... tied into the various ancient cultures of each area that he investigates.Mr. Redfern no doubt has a real passion for the subject matter and is truly on a quest for some "real answers." However, although his plethora of stories is fun to read, they do little more than wet the appetite.

As he did in his previous works, Memoirs of a Monster Hunter and Three Men Seeking Monsters, Nick takes the reader on a full-tilt, first-person narrative into the realm of the unknown, examining the beings that crouch and shamble there, and their possible origins and motives.As he moves along in his investigations, Nick seems to be moving more toward examining the possibility of a human catalyst for the manifestation, or "summoning," of many such entities. His theories along these lines are quite sound and should give anyone who dabbles in the occult pause to consider just what they might actually be doing, knowingly or not. My only concern for Nick is that, in the course of his attempts to recreate such rituals and manifestations, he might himself some night fall victim to something that has no rightful place in our world (I have some advice for him concerning self-protection along those lines, which I'll be glad to share if he'd like).Nick's books are an entertaining read, Hunteresque at times, but they are more than that--they are thoughtful and logical, presenting important clues and evidence regarding this very important arm of Fortean research, "monster hunting." Hopefully he'll continue on in this vein for years to come, and--who knows?--"bring one back alive" someday!No--make that "some night."

Are reports of bigfoot, wolfmen, goatmen and the like real or imagined? Author Nick Redfern goes on an intercontinental quest to interview witnesses and to experience for himself these bizarre tales. A great read with a dash of humor makes this book enjoyable.

A great beginners book to finding the creepy stuff. Keep your mind open.Have fun exploring the unknown, as always, be safe.

Nick is an aquaintence of mine, we've got mutual friends but I've only met him once. He's an interesting fellow, and this book is interesting too - he has a lot being published out there - all good stuff!

An interesting and informative collection of things most strange. Would recommend this book for anyone who has an interest in cryptozoology or the paranormal. A lot of information with just the correct amount of humor to make this a very good read.

Even though Mr Redfern has written manyh books, this is the first one that I read. This book is exciting and well written. I really enjoyed every page. I look forward to reading some of Mr Redfern's books.

Interesting to read because the author is from my neck of the woods; I've been to some of the places and can relate to the locations.

I have a feeling of complete disappointment in this book, almost like eating a pie full of gravy and never finding the meat. The varying subject matter titillated but the author's personal belief in alternate dimensions and his loose hypothesis spoilt the stories. I won't be funding any of Mr Redferns future trips I'm affraid. . Don't waste your money

J'ai adoré ce livre. Les histoires qui y sont rapportées sont fascinantes, et ce qu'il y a de bien, c'est qu'elles sont inédites. Je conseille vivement à quiconque est intéressé par la cryptozoologie de se le procurer, il (ou elle) ne le regrettera pas. L'auteur a fait là un travail remarquable.

Being a huge fan of Three Men Seeking Monsters, my interest in the books of Nick Redfern has declined of late. One should never judge a book by its cover, but this exceptionally slim volume, flimsy small run printing and more blank paper than I've ever seen in a book makes me think Redfern has finally run out of steam - if such a rich seam of available transatlantic subject matter makes for such a slight tome, then maybe he should have waited till he had something more to say.