Man Made Monsters

18 illustrated horror stories follow one Cherokee family through the atrocities — supernatural and manmade — each generation encounters — ALSO AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK!

Imagine a chilling horror collection that weaves classic monsters like werewolves and vampires with the true horrors of colonialism, domestic violence, and displacement. Andrea Rogers delivers.

Follow a Cherokee family across centuries, from their ancestral lands in 1830s Georgia to the battlefields of World War I and Vietnam, and beyond. Each story offers a chilling glimpse into a different era, revealing how history's monsters intertwine with the supernatural.

Man Made Monsters is a powerful exploration of identity and the enduring legacy of colonization. Rogers masterfully blends Cherokee legends with chilling horror, creating unforgettable characters and monsters.

Each story is accompanied by haunting illustrations from Cherokee artist Jeff Edwards, incorporating the Cherokee syllabary for a truly immersive experience.

Don't miss out on this masterpiece! Man Made Monsters will stay with you long after the last page.


P R A I S E

“These stories sound as if they were passed down as family histories. It may read like speculative fiction, but it feels like the truth.” —Horn Book (starred)

“Stunning...follows a Cherokee family through two centuries, beginning with something akin to a vampire attack and ending with zombies.” —BCCB (starred)

“Spine-tingling...A simultaneously frightening and enthralling read.” —Publishers Weekly (starred)

“Chilling… Exquisite… A creepy and artful exploration of a haunting heritage.” —Kirkus (starred)

“Startling…Will leave readers—adults as well as teens—unsettled, feeling like they have caught a glimpse into a larger world.” —Booklist (starred)

W I N N E R

Walter Dean Myers Award

American Indian Library Association Youth Literature Honor

International Literacy Association Award

Whippoorwill Award

Reading The West Book Awards Shortlist

NEA Read Across America Recommended Title


B E S T · O F · T H E · Y E A R

Washington Post · Booklist · Publishers Weekly · Horn Book · New York Public Library