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Werewolves, Dogmen, and other Shapeshifters Stalking North America
Have you ever been driving, alone, at night, and know that what you saw along the side of the road was not human? Do you ever wonder just what was howling on your last camping trip? Have you ever felt your skin crawl as you passed by that hitchhiker in the fog?
Join Pamela K. Kinney as she explores the North American tales and mythology that deal with shapeshifting frights. From the arid deserts of the American Southwest to the dense forest of the American Northwest, and even farther north to the Last Frontier of Alaska; from the Midwest to the Appalachian Mountains, continuing to the Atlantic Ocean in the east and down south to Florida, the tales of were-beasts are myriad—and hauntingly similar.
With all these stories spanning cultures and landscapes, might there be some spark of truth to them?
Join Pamela K. Kinney as she explores the North American tales and mythology that deal with shapeshifting frights. From the arid deserts of the American Southwest to the dense forest of the American Northwest, and even farther north to the Last Frontier of Alaska; from the Midwest to the Appalachian Mountains, continuing to the Atlantic Ocean in the east and down south to Florida, the tales of were-beasts are myriad—and hauntingly similar.
With all these stories spanning cultures and landscapes, might there be some spark of truth to them?
209 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 26, 2022
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About the author
Pamela K. Kinney
57 books183 followersAuthor Pamela K. Kinney gave up long ago trying not to listen to the voices in her head and has written award-winning, bestselling horror, fantasy. science fiction, poetry, along with nonfiction ghost books ever since. Three of her nonfiction ghost books garnered Library of Virginia nominations. Her third ghost book, Virginia’s Haunted Historic Triangle: Williamsburg, Yorktown, Jamestown, and Other Haunted Locations, reached a second printing and is now a 2nd edition with extra new stories and ten new ghostly images added. Her horror short story, “Bottled Spirits,” was runner-up for the 2013 WSFA Small Press Award and is considered one of the seven best genre short fiction for that year. She has horror, fantasy, and science fiction stories published in various anthologies and magazines, plus an urban fantasy novel, a science fiction novella published too. Her horror poem, “Dementia,” that was published in HWA Poetry Showcase Vol VII in 2020, got her name mentioned as one of five whose poems the editor liked in Best Horror of the Year, Volume 13 released in 2021. She has six nonfiction ghost books, five published by Schiffer Publishing, and the sixth by Anubis Press, and has a nonfiction book, Werewolves, Dogmen, and Other Shapeshifters Stalking America that released April 26, 2022, from Dreampunk Press, plus a short story to be included in Dreampunk Press’ Halloween horror anthology, Blame It on the Pumpkin, coming October 2022. She had a horror short story in latest issue of Sirens Call Ezine and has an article included in Horror Addicts Guide to Life 2 just released end of April 2022.
Pamela and her husband live with one crazy black cat (who thinks she should take precedence over her mistress’s writing most days). Along with writing, Pamela has acted on stage and film and investigates the paranormal for episodes of Paranormal World Seekers for AVA Productions. She is a member of both Virginia Writers Club and Horror Writers Association.
Pamela and her husband live with one crazy black cat (who thinks she should take precedence over her mistress’s writing most days). Along with writing, Pamela has acted on stage and film and investigates the paranormal for episodes of Paranormal World Seekers for AVA Productions. She is a member of both Virginia Writers Club and Horror Writers Association.
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April 28, 2023
rounded from 4.5 stars
Tell me, do you believe in Werewolves or Bigfoot?!
I am not sure 🤔 if I do.
I absolutely LOVE reading about cryptids and hearing about people’s experiences. This book really did scratch my cryptid loving itch. These stories were not presented as facts but rather how people have encountered these creatures.
In “Werewolves, Dogmen, and other Shape-shifters”, Pamela Kiney presents us with personal accounts from across the country, which is obviously going to be fun. Then she adds her own unique spin on it by delving into the reasons behind WHY such stories exist by tying in legends and folklore. Such an interesting and fresh way of looking at encounters!
The book is broken up into three sections: Werewolves, Dogmen and Other Shape-shifters. Kinney explains well why Dogmen and Werewolves are separate. Each section delves into mythology and folklore, personal accounts and some history. Shape-shifters though is where the real fun begins. Kinney casts a wide net of various creatures from the Wendigo to witches and she does not stop there. There are also legends and stories connected to various shapeshifting animals.
The author provides descriptions, giving the reader a vivid picture. Kinney ties the supernatural, witches and Native American tribes to the book. The Native American folklore, language, and culture was well researched. The author also provides references to mainstream movies into these fascinating creatures.
Kinney also referenced other books as well as movies. Due to her, the reader will have a concocted list of recommended books as well as a map of Dogman sightings. It makes you want to grab a backpack and go on a hike 😆.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one and I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about cryptids or wants to find one to play with.
Tell me, do you believe in Werewolves or Bigfoot?!
I am not sure 🤔 if I do.
I absolutely LOVE reading about cryptids and hearing about people’s experiences. This book really did scratch my cryptid loving itch. These stories were not presented as facts but rather how people have encountered these creatures.
In “Werewolves, Dogmen, and other Shape-shifters”, Pamela Kiney presents us with personal accounts from across the country, which is obviously going to be fun. Then she adds her own unique spin on it by delving into the reasons behind WHY such stories exist by tying in legends and folklore. Such an interesting and fresh way of looking at encounters!
The book is broken up into three sections: Werewolves, Dogmen and Other Shape-shifters. Kinney explains well why Dogmen and Werewolves are separate. Each section delves into mythology and folklore, personal accounts and some history. Shape-shifters though is where the real fun begins. Kinney casts a wide net of various creatures from the Wendigo to witches and she does not stop there. There are also legends and stories connected to various shapeshifting animals.
The author provides descriptions, giving the reader a vivid picture. Kinney ties the supernatural, witches and Native American tribes to the book. The Native American folklore, language, and culture was well researched. The author also provides references to mainstream movies into these fascinating creatures.
Kinney also referenced other books as well as movies. Due to her, the reader will have a concocted list of recommended books as well as a map of Dogman sightings. It makes you want to grab a backpack and go on a hike 😆.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one and I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading about cryptids or wants to find one to play with.
May 9, 2022
If you're interested in supernatural/paranormal stuff then Pamela Kinney is an expert. She is an author of fiction but she is also a paranormal investigator and has written many excellent non-fiction books about ghost hauntings in the Virginia area. I admit I'm not a believer, but the books cover some really interesting historical information about the haunted places covered in the books. I reviewed them here.
Werewolves, Dogmen, and other Shapeshifters Stalking North America was a bit different. Pamela Kinney obviously scoured the internet for stories from people who have witnessed one of these cryptids. It is an impressive collection of accounts. But they weren't presented as fact, just examples of how people from all over North America throughout history have recounted the similar experiences.
Like the ghost-haunting books, this one excels in the history and myths and legends tied to cryptids. There is a lot of Native American influence of course. So you can be entertained and educated.
This book is for middle school and up. The younger crowd will love the first-hand account stories and learning about different types of cryptids (there were some I hadn't heard of!) in North American myths and legends, and the older will appreciate the historical aspects.
The only issue I had was the writing wasn't as polished as it is in the ghost haunting books.
4 "Were, dog and shapeshifting" Sheep
Werewolves, Dogmen, and other Shapeshifters Stalking North America was a bit different. Pamela Kinney obviously scoured the internet for stories from people who have witnessed one of these cryptids. It is an impressive collection of accounts. But they weren't presented as fact, just examples of how people from all over North America throughout history have recounted the similar experiences.
Like the ghost-haunting books, this one excels in the history and myths and legends tied to cryptids. There is a lot of Native American influence of course. So you can be entertained and educated.
This book is for middle school and up. The younger crowd will love the first-hand account stories and learning about different types of cryptids (there were some I hadn't heard of!) in North American myths and legends, and the older will appreciate the historical aspects.
The only issue I had was the writing wasn't as polished as it is in the ghost haunting books.
4 "Were, dog and shapeshifting" Sheep
April 26, 2022
IN THIS EYE-OPENING BOOK ABOUT CRYPTIDS, Pamela K. Kinney intertwines history, cultures of indigenous people, and legends. Written in Pamela’s conversational style, it’s like you and she are chatting over coffee in her living room. Most everyone is familiar with Big Foot, but delve into Pamela’s book and learn about many more mysterious creatures that may be roaming in YOUR neighborhood.
April 13, 2026
Pamela K. Kinney delivers an intriguing exploration of folklore and modern encounters in Werewolves, Dogmen, and Other Shapeshifters Stalking North America. Blending regional legends, eyewitness accounts, and cultural history, the book surveys shapeshifter stories from across North America, spanning forests, mountains, deserts, and remote towns.
Rather than dismissing these accounts outright, Kinney presents them with an open minded and investigative tone, allowing readers to consider whether these enduring stories contain more than just myth. The book’s mix of eerie atmosphere, folklore research, and firsthand reports creates an engaging read for anyone fascinated by the paranormal, cryptids, or regional American legends. It’s both entertaining and unsettling, leaving readers questioning what might truly be lurking in the wilderness after dark.
Rather than dismissing these accounts outright, Kinney presents them with an open minded and investigative tone, allowing readers to consider whether these enduring stories contain more than just myth. The book’s mix of eerie atmosphere, folklore research, and firsthand reports creates an engaging read for anyone fascinated by the paranormal, cryptids, or regional American legends. It’s both entertaining and unsettling, leaving readers questioning what might truly be lurking in the wilderness after dark.
September 17, 2023
This isn't a bad book, probably more a 2.5 stars or so. It is small press so it has some typos and grammar issues, though not as many as most of its ill. The issues did get worse the further into the book you go though; maybe a tired editor?
The collection of information, lore, and sighting reports included is just fine and interesting. They are all clearly and unabashedly second hand though, from watching TV shows and reading other second hand sources. And there is no real structure, aside from some basic separation between canid type shifters and dogmen and non-canid types. It is largely just word vomit, a randomly assembled list of reports and stories with no rhyme or reason.
The collection of information, lore, and sighting reports included is just fine and interesting. They are all clearly and unabashedly second hand though, from watching TV shows and reading other second hand sources. And there is no real structure, aside from some basic separation between canid type shifters and dogmen and non-canid types. It is largely just word vomit, a randomly assembled list of reports and stories with no rhyme or reason.
December 11, 2023
Great Mix of Lore and Sightings
This is an interesting book on shapeshifters, werewolves and Dogmen in North America. The author covers legends from localities and Native American tales. A brief history of the area is given, then tales of sightings of the cryptids are shared. The author did extensive research and includes accounts that were told on the Travel Channel and Monsters, Mysteries in America show. Very interesting and informative read.
This is an interesting book on shapeshifters, werewolves and Dogmen in North America. The author covers legends from localities and Native American tales. A brief history of the area is given, then tales of sightings of the cryptids are shared. The author did extensive research and includes accounts that were told on the Travel Channel and Monsters, Mysteries in America show. Very interesting and informative read.
November 6, 2023
This author loves her research and it shows. This is a quick read that covers a large amount of information. I thought I knew a lot about this topic, but by the end of this book I had dog-eared (yes, I am going to hell) at least a half-dozen topics about which I wanted to learn more. The author does not delve too deeply into any one cryptid, exactly as expected in a book with such a wide-cast net. It is a fun ride with fangs from start to finish.
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