WRITER - TRAVELER - CANINE HISTORIAN
BRIAN PATRICK DUGGAN
REVIEWS OF HORROR DOGS: Man'sBest Friend as Movie Monster (Dogs in Our World Series)
"Brian Duggan's Horror Dogs is, quite honestly, a marvel. Dense with detail, it is infused with humor and a light touch. Duggan has taken an unlikely subject, and, through a ferocious combination of scholarly obsession and deft writing, turned it into that rarest of breeds: a book which teaches you things you didn't know that you wanted to learn."
—Alexandra Horowitz, author of Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know and The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves
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"Brian Duggan know that there are no bad dogs, but there are evil ones. With the loving paw of a dog fancier and popular culture maven, this meaty survey covers everything Black Dog, including the Gabriel Hounds of the Wild Hunt, the Japanese Okuri-inu (devouring those who stray off forest paths), bad-to-the-bone beasts in China, India, Mesopotamia, and beyond. Horror Dogs counts down a hundred and twenty-eight films starring sixteen not-so-sweet breeds of Man's Best Friend and concludes with a moving tribute to a good Saluki. My supremely evil Corgi and I devoured it."
—Nancy Holder, New York Times Bestselling Author, Recipient of the Horror Writers Association Lifetime Achievement Award
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“A delightful example of the results of careful research… A splendid filmography, written by someone who obviously loves both dogs and movies… The book is entertaining and instructive, and recommended.”
—Spermaceti Press
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​“Horror Dogs is a meticulously researched and always entertaining account of dogs breaking bad in movies from the silent screen to CGI…The idea of Horror Dogs was sitting there for years just waiting to be written. Happily for readers, Duggan—with his keen understanding of dogs, movies, and history—got there first.”—AKC Gazette
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​“Prepare for a spine-tingling journey into the world of sinister canine characters in horror films…Explores the eerie history of how Hollywood transformed movie dogs into man-killers like Cujo and his chilling cinematic companions…A captivating read for dog lovers, film buffs, history enthusiasts, horror aficionados, and pop culture fanatics alike…spellbinding…fascinating …With a blend of humor and meticulous research, ‘Horror Dogs’ is an enthralling and well-documented book that reads like a cozy conversation with the author over scones and coffee. So, snuggle up with your furry friend and immerse yourself in the world of ‘Horror Dogs’ this Halloween!”—World Authors
REVIEWS OF FIRESIDE DOG TALES: An Omnibus of Hound Fiction and Humor
"For dog lovers everywhere, there is always a certain pleasure in exchanging stories of our beloved pets. Brian Duggan pairs that with a wicked wit, beautiful touches of humanity, and fine sense of storytelling.
A couple of times I laughed so loud people asked me what I could be reading that was Terry Pratchett funny. With joy, I'd hand over the relevant paragraph and see them crack up too. 175 pages of pure doggy joy await." – Wolfen77
"Brian Duggan is an awesome storyteller with a big heart and a great sense of humor. These stories are just the right length and give me all kinds of "feels". A must-read for any dog lover!" —Veronica T.
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"A great collection of short stories … Be prepared to be bowled over." —Bear Pantain
REVIEWS OF GENERAL CUSTER, LIBBIE CUSTER, AND THEIR DOGS: A Passion for Hounds from the Civil War to the Little Big Horn (Dogs in Our World Series)
“Brian I wanted to let you know how much I REALLY enjoyed your book on Custer and his dogs! It was worth every penny of full price.”
Paul Andrew Hutton, Western historian & author of The Apache Wars
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"It seems like every subject dealing with Custer—from his guns to his battles, to his horses— have become fodder for books. Brian Patrick Duggan’s latest book...adds a new topic to the list. The author has created a delightful and objective biography of George and Libbie Custer that is driven by their love of dogs." See the full review on Brian's Facebook page.
MONTANA: The Magazine of Western History, Spring 2020
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“Who knew that a book tracing the fascinating life of George and Libbie Custer through their love for animals could be so enjoyable? Not only is the author an excellent writer, but his research is groundbreaking, and his knowledge of the subject unequaled. I loved this book. I loved this book.” James Donovan, author of A Terrible Glory
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“This book is chock-full of photos—many of which I have not seen before—sketches, and paintings, but the meat of it is in the research, which to me is remarkable and clearly establishes Brian as one of the best and most definitive writers on the Custers and their lives together with their animals. The book is even better than its content, for Brian is one fine writer. This is a curl-up-with-a-good-drink book, one of those whose only fault is that it ends.”
Frederic C. Wagner III, author of The Strategy of Defeat at the Little Big Horn: A Military and Timing Analysis of the Battle
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REVIEWS OF SALUKI: The Desert Hound and the English Travelers Who Brought It to the West (Dogs in Our World Series)
"...breathing life into this diverse group of enthusiasts...and their salukis...is the work of this well-researched volume. It is a fascinating journey from the time the sun never set on the British Empire to the darkness of World War II. The photographs are wonderful as well."
Jane Waldron Grutz, Saudi Aramco World
"Duggan...has done so thorough and readable a job as to render any further book on the subject unnecessary. Populated by dozens of compelling characters, including T. E. Lawrence (the enigmatic Lawrence of Arabia), Saluki is the product of 14 years of research made vivid by the author’s skills as a storyteller"
AKC Gazette
"...a masterful work and I am tremendously impressed with the amount of research that went into it"
George H.V. Cecil, Chairman, Biltmore Farms LLC
"...a welcome addition...by chronicling their [British officers] stories you add to the broader picture of British activity in the Middle East"
Zahra Dickson Freeth, author of Kuwait Was My Home