This is the third book in a series or trilogy, which I wasn't aware of at first. Definitely creepy and suspenseful but not really my favorite genre. If you like cryptozoology this may be great for you!

The devil's colony by Bill Schwegart.
The Fatal Folklore Trilogy Book 3.
Ben McKelvie had a good job, a nice house, a beautiful fiancée . . . until a bloodthirsty shapeshifter took everything away. Ever since, he’s been chasing supernatural phenomena all across the country, aided by dedicated zoologist Lindsay Clark and wealthy cryptozoologist Richard Severance.Now they face their deadliest challenge yet. In the New Jersey Pine Barrens, a man named Henry Drexler operates a private compound called Välkommen, which is Swedish for “welcome.” Indeed, Drexler welcomes all visitors—so long as they’re racists, neo-Nazis, or otherwise in cahoots with the alt-right. But Drexler is no mere Hitler wannabe. Once he was Severance’s mentor, and his research may well have summoned a monster to the Pine Barrens.
 To find out the truth, Ben and Lindsay must enter the camp incognito. There, under the watchful eyes of Drexler’s bodyguards and sociopathic son, they will learn that the most dangerous beasts lurk in the human heart.
A really enjoyable read. Great story and characters. I do hope there is more to come. 4*.

This is the third book in an on going trilogy. I kind of missed that fact when I downloaded the book. I just saw Monsters and heroes. Hey I was hooked.

I felt like I arrived late. I assume the first two books are needed to be read first. Purely because of the references to past characters. Also to past adventures. Not reading The first two made me question what I was reading because at times I got the good and the bad guys confused and there were quite a few "huh" moments.

But what I read has made me want to read the first two. So thats a good thing right.

Enjoy but read the first two first.

Fans of the horror genre will like this not only for the plot but also for the characters. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC>.

Thanks Net Galley

I did like it but without reading the first two books, you kind of get lost in the waves

Great writing but definitely part of a trilogy package

I picked up Bill Schweigart's first book of this series, The Beast of Barcroft, and while it could have used a bit more polish, it was still damn fun. So when he came out with Northwoods, I bought it instantly. Now he ends the series with The Devil's Colony...still damn fun.

In the first book, Ben McKelvie just couldn't get it right. His fiance left him. His job left him. His couch almost left him but stuck around for the food. After meeting the wealthy cryptozoologist, Richard Severence, and zoologist, Lindsay Clark, his life got weirder but definitely more exciting as they tracked monsters and shapeshifters.

Now with The Devil's Colony, Ben and Lindsay, disguised as husband and wife, infiltrate a white supremist compound. Richard's former mentor built the racist compound that worships Hitler and Richard, knowing his mentor the way he does, wants to stop him from releasing a power that will take over the world. The white power fanatics are kind of one-dimensional but the story kept me guessing. There's a couple of monkey wrenches. A handful of twists. And a fabulous battle scene.

Like I said, it's a damn fun read.

I'm not sure if Scweigart is coming out with any new series or standalones but please please please do. I will be in line to buy it.

I really enjoy Bill Schweigart's books and especially looked forward to this series. I always love reading books about cryptozoological creatures and really liked this series (and hoped for more). This last book was interesting but didn't quite draw me in as much as the first two books in the trilogy did. I am hoping that the author will one day do another trilogy with Ben, Lindsay, Alex.

In a trilogy pertaining to cryptid monsters, I find it fitting that the final book in the series centers around the most horrible monster of all - man. The evil that man has inflicted on each other is astounding to think about. Hatred and bigotry come front and center in Schweigart's The Devil's Colony. Ben and Lindsay are once again called on by billionaire cryptozoologist, Richard Severance. This time, it's to infiltrate the compound of neo-nazi Henry Drexler. Henry is the son of a former Nazi SS officer and scientist who was assigned by Hitler to find proof of the dominance and superiority of the Aryan race throughout history. Now Henry is using his family's fortune and remote camp location in the Pine Barrens Woods of New Jersey to welcome all neo-Nazis and white supremacists who want to join him in continuing his father's dream. But what else has Henry unearthed in his research of his father's past?

The Devil's Colony is different than the previous two entries in the trilogy. The first two, The Beast of Barcroft and Northwoods centers around the cryptid monsters that are unleashed and causing havoc. In The Devil's Colony, the story focuses mainly on the horror's of man and the cryptid monster is a side dish to come in during the last act. According to some reviews I've read, this difference may have tripped up a reader or two. However, it didn't spoil the story for me. I enjoyed Schweigart's tale and thought it hit many of the right notes. Perhaps, the cryptid portion of the story could've been sprinkled a little more throughout so that it didn't seem like two different stories trying to be mashed together. All in all, I enjoyed the trilogy and look forward to more from Bill.


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The Devil's Colony
by Bill Schweigart
A dark mystery, with a complex plot and ideas

I received a digital copy of this novel through NetGalley, and nowhere did it say that it was the third book in a trilogy. So I went into it with no knowledge of the two books that came before. For the first half of the book, it didn't matter. It was a pretty straightforward novel about a group of paranormal investigators who have to infiltrate a white supremacists' camp in order to determine whether they're using supernatural creatures to start a holy race war. A little over halfway through, though, the characters started referring to past events and mentioning creatures that would have made more sense and been easier to imagine if I'd read the other two books. The ending was also incredibly anticlimactic. Everything built up to this huge, epic battle, but the actual follow-through was more than a little disappointing.

Unlike the two previous entries, The Devil’s Colony is written more along the lines of a political thriller than a horror novel. For most of the story, the crimes perpetrated are of human origin, having nothing supernatural about them. It’s more of a suspense novel, except for that hovering expectation of supernatural dread. After all, this is the third in a trilogy of stories about men and monsters, so there have to be monsters lurking somewhere.

When they do appear, the monsters will satisfy any horror buff’s anticipation.

The story’s straightforward narration and camaraderie between its characters, now working together as a well-oiled machine after their other adventures, combines with a well-written plot for an enjoyable adventure and a welcome addition to the trilogy.

In a finale to end all finales, there are revelations for the living from the dead, and a bittersweet parting from someone Richard Severance has come to love, as well as sudden and shocking major deaths, making the reader wonder if author Schweigart is confirming that this is truly the final novel, and doing so with a vengeance. His fans will hope this isn’t so, for there is definitely enough folklore in North America for Severance’s team to continue fighting ad infinitum. Others more deadly than those in Henry Drexler’s dreams can surely rise to confront them.

It is devoutly to be wished that The Devil’s Colony doesn’t lower the curtain on this very original series.

Another great novel by Bill Schweigart. Horror, characters you can rot for, and thrilling ride that will have you on the edge of your seat!!!!
Recommended!

I've read the other books by this author. I love the ancient mythical creatures he brings to life with his expressive writing.

This one was as good as The Beast of Bancroft and Northwoods. Great ideas and descriptions that make this a book you just can't put down. The team reassembles and perform unbelievable feats against unimaginable, odds once again. This was great fun but with a dark side and a conclusion which was really memorable.

I'm a little disappointed. I really enjoy this author, and his books. But this one fell flat for me. Too much focus on the Nazi's and skin heads and not enough on the beasts and paranormal thriller that makes these books good

Please note, The Devil’s Colony is the final part of the Fatal Folklore Trilogy. It is entirely possible if you haven’t read books one and two then this review could contain some minor spoilery type elements and stuff. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya!

Ben McKelvie had a good job, a nice house, a beautiful fiancée . . . until a bloodthirsty shapeshifter took everything away. Ever since, he’s been chasing supernatural phenomena all across the country, aided by dedicated zoologist Lindsay Clark and wealthy cryptozoologist Richard Severance.

Now they face their deadliest challenge yet. In the New Jersey Pine Barrens, a man named Henry Drexler operates a private compound called Välkommen, which is Swedish for “welcome.” Indeed, Drexler welcomes all visitors—so long as they’re racists, neo-Nazis, or otherwise in cahoots with the alt-right. But Drexler is no mere Hitler wannabe. Once he was Severance’s mentor, and his research may well have summoned a monster to the Pine Barrens.

To find out the truth, Ben and Lindsay must enter the camp incognito. There, under the watchful eyes of Drexler’s bodyguards and sociopathic son, they will learn that the most dangerous beasts lurk in the human heart.

Back at the tail end of 2015, I read The Beast of Barcroft by Bill Schweigart. It’s a great folklore/monster mash-up with some fun characters and entertaining plot. In 2016 Northwoods, the sequel, appeared and the monstrous mayhem continued. Once again, I was impressed with the author and his ability to create a self-contained story that also managed to expand the universe he had already created. In The Devil’s Colony, Bill Schweigart has upped the ante once again. What’s worse than facing off against hordes of brutal, bloodthirsty monsters? How about facing off against hordes of brutal, bloodthirsty monsters and some nasty small minded, bigoted Nazis.

One of the things I like most about this book and its predecessors, are the characters. As the stakes of each plot have continued to grow, Bill Schweigart has done an admirable job of letting his characters evolve along with them. It’s not just Ben McKelvie and Lindsay Clark who have been changed by the extraordinary situations they have found themselves in. Their colleagues Richard, Alex and Davis have also all been changed. The evolution of each character continues in The Devil’s Colony. The harrowing experiences of the past have left marks both physical and mental on each of them. Discovering that the creatures of folklore are real has been a shock to them. The team’s latest investigation may just be that one step too far. The truth is finally set to be revealed, and I’ve got to admit, I was not expecting things to turn out the way they did. I like it when an author throws me a curve like that.

I’ve been thinking about the best way to describe The Devil’s Colony, and the most appropriate comparison I can come up with is this; think of a book that is made up of the following component parts – The X Files (the monster specific episodes not the alien ones), Supernatural (the monster specific episodes not the angelic ones) and The Night Stalker (realistically pretty much all of it). Mix them all together and you’re pretty much there.

I’m always a little sad when a series of books I’ve enjoyed comes to an end. The Devil’s Colony is a fitting end to a trilogy that has been hugely entertaining. If you haven’t experienced The Beast of Barcroft, Northwoods and The Devil’s Colony I suggest you give them a try. Nothing better than a bit of monster mayhem with characters that feel genuine and well crafted.

My musical recommendation to accompany The Devil’s Colony, and in fact all of the books in this series, is the soundtrack to the independent movie Monsters. Jon Hopkins music is the ideal companion to Bill Schweigart’s fiction.

The Devil’s Colony is published by Random House and available now

I simply love this series! I totally enjoyed the first two books, and this one is not an exception. I can't even say the author's last name, much less spell it, but Bill S. has become a favorite author of mine. Thankfully the book titles stick in my head easily.

The 3rd book in this series, evil in some of it's worst forms is involved. I have to say, wow, woah and whew! This book is a roller coaster and this series is one of my favorites. Sigh, the end of the series already? I hope the author writes more spins offs or something for us next.

My copy came from Net Galley, with my profound thanks! My thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is left of my own free volition.

The team gathered by Richard Severance is called into action. They are protectors not quacks as they have been called by tv reporters. Richard has had a meeting with his old mentor Henry Drexler. Drexler's father was a Nazi SS colornel charged with finding out the truth of folktales, fairy tales and myths to find occult weapons for the German Reich. He was stranded in Pine Barrens, New Jersey when the war ended. Henry and Richard ended their meeting as enemies not as the friends they once were. Henry says monsters are "in the light, not shadows." Richards says the monsters are there in the shadows. Henry has made a sanctuary for neo-nazis, skinheads, etc. It is called Valkommen. It is isolated and self-sufficient People are flowing into the compound. Richard's team decides to send Ben and Lindsey to the compound undercover to learn what Henry is planning. Will they be able to find out or will they be discovered as spies?

This suspenseful novel kept me on the edge of my seat while reading. There is more than just a horror story in that you see the horror in human hearts while also discovering that monsters do exist that aren't human. There are surprises and a few twists and turns that I didn't expect. Sadly, this is the final book of the trilogy written by the author. I hope he changes his mind and writes more about this team of protectors.

The Devil's Colony by Bill Schweigart
The Devil's Colony
By:Bill Schweigart

What's it's about:
The greatest monster is man. From the author of The Beast of Barcroft and Northwoods comes a chilling descent into the depths of horror and human depravity.

Ben McKelvie had a good job, a nice house, a beautiful fiancée . . . until a bloodthirsty shapeshifter took everything away. Ever since, he’s been chasing supernatural phenomena all across the country, aided by dedicated zoologist Lindsay Clark and wealthy cryptozoologist Richard Severance.

Now they face their deadliest challenge yet. In the New Jersey Pine Barrens, a man named Henry Drexler operates a private compound called Välkommen, which is Swedish for “welcome.” Indeed, Drexler welcomes all visitors—so long as they’re racists, neo-Nazis, or otherwise in cahoots with the alt-right. But Drexler is no mere Hitler wannabe. Once he was Severance’s mentor, and his research may well have summoned a monster to the Pine Barrens.

To find out the truth, Ben and Lindsay must enter the camp incognito. There, under the watchful eyes of Drexler’s bodyguards and sociopathic son, they will learn that the most dangerous beasts lurk in the human heart

My thoughts
4.5
This is the last book the the the-fatal-folklore-trilogy , book one is : The Beast of Barcroft and book 2 : Northwoods .While both of them was five stars this one is a 4.5 one for me ,loved seen the characters I grew to love in the first 2 books but this was just felt a little off, like it answered some questions but it also felt like it didn't fit in with the other 2 quite so will. It was a good ending to a really good series and I well still be picking up the books but the other 2 will always be my favorite ones.With that said I would love to think NetGalley for giving me a chance at reading the last book in a series I love.

Another highly enjoyable thriller from this excellent author. In this 3rd installment in his Beast of Barcroft series, you will find his evolving characters roaming the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, searching for supernatural monsters. Recommended to perhaps read the 1st 2 installments first.