Newman’s easy style and the fascinating uniqueness of his topic will draw you in. I had no knowledge or interest in this subject until I picked up this book. Newman goes beyond the big game hunting memoirs of the colonial era to examine the real world ramifications of these vicious beasts. He explains the native beliefs surrounding man-eaters – that they were vengeful spirits, demons, gods, or witches in animal form – and what it meant for the marginalized people groups of the time. Focusing on Asian countries, Newman will tell you everything you didn’t know you wanted to know about tigers, leopards, and mysticism surrounding them. ( )