Werewolves. Family. Survival. Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones is a werewolf story like nothing you’ve read before — gritty, heartfelt, and hauntingly real. In this solo episode, Jim dives into this 2016 horror-coming-of-age novel that redefines what it means to be a monster… or maybe just a human trying to survive on the fringes.

This isn’t your typical werewolf story — no castles, no curses, no easy answers. Just life on the run, blood under the fingernails, and a family bound together by more than fur and fangs.

If you’ve read The Only Good Indians or My Heart Is a Chainsaw, then you owe it to yourself to go back and see where Jones truly hit his stride. Mongrels is raw, beautiful, and unforgettable.

💬 Have you read Mongrels or other works by Stephen Graham Jones? What’s your favorite werewolf story? Drop your thoughts in the comments — I’d love to hear them!

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0:00 - Opening

1:19 - Book Details

1:34 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis

2:37 - Jim’s Reaction

3:57 - Eight Reasons You Might REALLY Enjoy This!

4:52 - Final Thoughts

5:35 - Wrap-Up & Conclusion

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