Evil in Our Midst

They reside in the darkest of places. They come in any number of horrifying shapes and sizes. They are spoken of only in whispers. For those who believe in them, they are the evil that walks among us. In every society, there are stories of creatures that terrorize our species. In this new book, author and anthropologist David Jones has put together a unique look at these dark angels that are thought to prey upon people throughout the world. Evil in Our Midst provides a chilling glimpse of fifty such creatures, each of which represents a culture’s greatest fears. Every chapter opens with a story that shares the legend of a particular demon, demonstrating its distinctive power of destruction. The chapter then goes on to explain the nature of the beast as well as its current status in its native society. Included are authentic lore and legends from North America, South America, the Caribbean, the South Seas, Japan, and Asia. For those who believe in these creatures, Evil in Our Midst gives reason to fear the unknown in a world where brutal death may be waiting around the next bend. For those who do not believe in demons, this book provides fascinating and terrifying reading for a stormy night.

Author Biography: David E. Jones received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina, and his master’s and doctorate in anthropology from the University of Oklahoma. As a field anthropologist,Dr. Jones has spent decades studying the folklore of native people throughout the world. Currently, he is a full professor of anthropology at the University of Central Florida. In addition, he is the author of seven books, including Women Warriors, An Instinct for Dragons, and Visions of Time. Dr. Jones and his family reside in the Orlando, Florida area.