The United States of Cryptids
A Tour of American Myths and Monsters
What's it about
Ever wondered if a monster lurks in your own backyard? Get ready to discover the legendary creatures hiding in plain sight, from the Jersey Devil to the Mothman of West Virginia. This is your ultimate road map to America's most fascinating and fearsome cryptids. You'll join author J. W. Ocker on a state-by-state tour, uncovering the history, eyewitness accounts, and local lore behind each mythic beast. Learn how these monsters became regional icons and find out exactly where you can go to hunt for them yourself.
Meet the author
J. W. Ocker is the Edgar Award-winning author of books about the strange and macabre, celebrated for his firsthand investigations into oddities across the country. His lifelong fascination with monsters and myths, combined with his passion for road-tripping to their purported habitats, gives him a unique, on-the-ground perspective. Ocker transforms local legends and bizarre history into compelling stories, making him the perfect guide to America’s legendary creatures and the places they haunt.
What's it about
Ever wondered if a monster lurks in your own backyard? Get ready to discover the legendary creatures hiding in plain sight, from the Jersey Devil to the Mothman of West Virginia. This is your ultimate road map to America's most fascinating and fearsome cryptids. You'll join author J. W. Ocker on a state-by-state tour, uncovering the history, eyewitness accounts, and local lore behind each mythic beast. Learn how these monsters became regional icons and find out exactly where you can go to hunt for them yourself.
Meet the author
J. W. Ocker is the Edgar Award-winning author of books about the strange and macabre, celebrated for his firsthand investigations into oddities across the country. His lifelong fascination with monsters and myths, combined with his passion for road-tripping to their purported habitats, gives him a unique, on-the-ground perspective. Ocker transforms local legends and bizarre history into compelling stories, making him the perfect guide to America’s legendary creatures and the places they haunt.
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