Enoch: A Bigfoot Story - Cryptid Horror Novel | Supernatural Mystery Book for Adults | Perfect for Campfire Reading & Paranormal Enthusiasts

Autumn Williams, the author, is a longtime researcher who grew disillusioned with the process because researchers tend not to see Bigfoot, because they are too intrusive and aggressive about it (just watch one episode of "Finding Bigfoot" to see this). So she developed an awesome website where habituators and witnesses can report their sightings and experiences. In this process she runs into a guy she calls Mike who tells her over time of his most extraordinary friendship with a Bigfoot he names Enoch (because of a common vocalization he makes).Now, I am a Bigfoot believer. I feel there is way too much hard evidence that could not all be hoaxed from too many places over thousands of years for Bigfoot to be faked. From native cave drawings, rock art and oral stories too modern photos, videos, hair and footprint casts and DNA evidence; add to that my very outdoorsy, hunter husband who has had encounters (in the Northwest) and friends I trust who have had the same, and it's a no brainer for me.Does that mean I believe this story? I'm just not sure. I want to. If it is true, this is the most remarkable story I've ever read.Pros: This is very well-written. For a self-published book, it read well, no noticeable errors, and it was easy to get into because the narrative flowed well. The interactions between the author and "Mike" were believable. I don't know if everyone would agree, but I've known characters like this (been related to a couple as well:) so I believe in his secretive and overly sensitive reactions as being legitimate. At least hard to fake for a non-commercial author. "Mike" felt real to me. Is he a reliable source? Hard to tell. He is obviously a deeply damaged individual. I don't think his personality has much room for fantasy though, so that makes him a little bit more reliable as a narrator.What does go well for the believability is that the interactions he describes seem to fall in the same categories as other habituators and witnesses record. Since I keep up with everything Bigfoot, this helped me lean toward the fact his story may actually be true.Cons: The biggest 'cons' with this story are the lack of evidence available. The author develops a friendship with this guy and believes him so she never collects any proof from him. The book has zero pictures or hard evidence to present. I think it should. "Mike" continually mentions he has photos and video, but he never sends it (in fact, some of his "proof" is conveniently stolen). He tells the author he'll email a pic, but either doesn't or she doesn't share it in the story. I do understand her reasoning as described, but you still need a photo or too if you want to be legit.I'm going to add this to my reading list as non-fiction. Is it really? That's hard to say. I want to believe it. It is fantastic. Yet, part of me believes that Autumn Williams is just a brilliant story teller. Regardless, it's good enough to recommend, so pick it up and decide for yourself!