The United States of Cryptids

A Tour of American Myths and Monsters

J. W. Ocker

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Quirk Books
24 January 2023

Folklore, myths & legends

Come and meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to batsquatch and beyond!

Meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to Mothman and beyond!

Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of these creatures and investigates the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids. Readers will learn about-

. Batsquatch of Washington, a winged bigfoot that is said to have emerged from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens . Nain Rouge of Michigan, a fierce red goblin that has been spotted before every major city disaster in Detroit . Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia, a robotic extraterrestrial that crash-landed in rural Appalachia . Lizard Man of South Carolina, a reptilian mutant that attacked a teenager in the summer of 1988 . Glocester Ghoul of Rhode Island, a fire-breathing dragon that guards a hoard of pirate treasure . And many more!

Whether you believe in bigfoot or not, this fully illustrated compendium is a fun, frightening, fascinating tour through American folklore and history, exploring the stories we tell about monsters and what those stories say about us.

By: J. W. Ocker
Imprint: Quirk Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 135mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781683693222
ISBN 10: 1683693221
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 24 January 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

J. W. (Jason) Ocker is an Edgar Award-winning travel writer, novelist, and blogger. His previous books include Poe-Land, A Season with the Witch, and Cursed Objects. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast OTIS- Odd Things I've Seen (oddthingsiveseen.com), where he chronicles his visits to oddities around the world.

Reviews for The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters

“A deliciously nerdy chronicle that celebrates thinking about life beyond.”—Vice “For believers and non-believers alike, this book is an interesting look at the legendary creatures that run, crawl and fly throughout the 50 states.”—James Madison University’s The Breeze “[Ocker's] breezy storytelling talents make for enjoyable reading.”—Booklist “I love folklore, so naturally, I also love cryptids, since they're basically the scary story versions of modern folklore. Which is precisely what I enjoyed about The United States of Cryptids.”—BoingBoing