Chasing American Monsters: Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids & Hairy Beasts – Jason Offutt

Every State. Every Shadow. Over 250 Fearsome & Fantastical Creatures.

From the Black Dog of Hanging Hills to the Tommyknockers of Pennsylvania to the Banshee of the Badlands — America's wilderness, backroads, and forgotten corners are teeming with monsters. Chasing American Monsters by Jason Offutt is the ultimate illustrated compendium of cryptids, creatures, and hairy beasts from all fifty states.

Come face to face with modern-day dinosaurs, extraterrestrials, dragons, lizard men, giants, and flying humanoids. Each entry details the origins, appearance, and behaviors of these bizarre beings — so that if you ever come across one in the dark, you'll know exactly what you're dealing with.

What's Inside

• 250+ monsters and cryptids spanning all 50 states
• Illustrated entries with origins, appearance, and behavior
• Creatures ranging from Bigfoot-type beasts to interdimensional entities
• Regional legends you've never heard — and some you'll never forget
• The perfect reference for cryptozoologists, road trippers, and paranormal enthusiasts

Book Details

• Author: Jason Offutt
• Series: Chasing Monsters #1
• Format: Paperback, 384 pages
• Published: March 2019
• ISBN: 9780738759951

For monster hunters, folklore lovers, and anyone who knows the dark is never quite empty.