Mothman: Sightings & Investigations of the Iconic Flying Cryptid – Estep, Wayland & Weatherly

In 1966, Darkness Took Flight — Mothman Has Captivated the World Ever Since

When a large, winged humanoid with glowing red eyes was spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, the Mothman legend was born. Since that fateful November night, the flying cryptid has become one of the most famous and feared monsters in modern folklore — and the sightings have never stopped.

Cryptid investigators Richard Estep and renowned Mothman researcher Tobias Wayland, alongside David Weatherly, document firsthand witness accounts and conduct detailed field investigations — with the hope of encountering the iconic creature themselves. Their research uncovers large concentrations of sightings in the Chicago and Lake Michigan area, explores the science of where Mothman may reside and travel, and chronicles encounters that defy easy explanation.

What's Inside

• Firsthand witness accounts and field investigations across multiple states
• The Chicago and Lake Michigan Mothman sighting clusters
• The science of Mothman — habitat, behavior, and movement theories
• Encounters including Dufield Pond and the Van Meter Visitor
• The black, red-eyed creature that no one who sees it ever forgets

Book Details

• Authors: Richard Estep, Tobias Wayland & David Weatherly
• Format: Paperback, 304 pages
• Published: September 2025
• ISBN: 9780738779904

For cryptozoology enthusiasts, paranormal investigators, and anyone haunted by the legend of Point Pleasant.