Chasing American Monsters

A stupendous collection of over 250 fearsome and fantastical creatures from every state of the union."e;Jason Offutt does a special service to the field of cryptozoology with this new book Chasing American Monsters. By keeping all of us up-to-date and incredibly informed-beyond the scope of lesser guidebooks-we have a better head start on knowing where to look for these cryptids. Highly recommended."e; -Loren Coleman, author of Cryptozoology A to Z and director of the International Cryptozoology MuseumThe Black Dog of Hanging Hills, the Tommyknockers of Pennsylvania, the Banshee of the Badlands-these beasts and hundreds more will hold you spellbound, unable to look away from their frightful features and their extraordinary stories. Come face to face with modern-day dinosaurs, extraterrestrials, dragons, lizard men, giants, and flying humanoids. This illustrated collection includes more than 250 monsters and cryptids that will make your hair stand on end when you hear something go bump in the night.From Alabama to Wyoming and everywhere in between, these enigmatic abominations lurk in the darkest corners and the deepest shadows. This eye-opening book details the origins, appearance, and behaviors of these bizarre creatures so that if you should come across a terrifying beast in the wild, you'll know exactly what you're dealing with.