Chasing North American Monsters

Chasing North American Monsters – A Guide to Over 250 Creatures from Greenland to Guatemala

Embark on a thrilling, cross-continental hunt for cryptids and legendary beasts with Chasing North American Monsters by Jason Offutt and a foreword by Loren Coleman. Dive into a captivating compendium featuring over 250 creatures—humanoids, howlers, scaly swimmers, and more—from Alaska to the Caribbean, Mexico to Canada, and every U.S. state and North American territory.

With detailed descriptions and illustrations, this book explores the folklore and firsthand sightings behind monsters like Cuba’s Madre de Aguas (the horned boa), Honduras’ el Comelenguas (the tongue-eating giant bird), the Grafton Monster of West Virginia, Greenland’s corpse-devouring Ikusik, Tabasco’s Were-Jaguar, Arizona’s Lizard Man, and Canada’s chilling Wendigo. Offutt, an established paranormal journalist and cryptid expert, weaves local legends and contemporary witness encounters into accessible, vivid lore—making this a perfect reference for cryptozoologists, paranormal researchers, and fans of urban legends or supernatural mysteries.

Highlights & Benefits

• Features 250+ legendary and lesser-known monsters from every region of North America, including Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and Greenland.
• Explores a diverse range of creatures—horned serpents, were-animals, howling ghosts, and lake monsters.
• Detailed illustrations and lively, well-researched descriptions for each cryptid and their origins.
• Written by acclaimed paranormal journalist and folklore authority Jason Offutt.
• Essential for monster hunters, folklore enthusiasts, and any lover of the wild and weird side of history.

Ready to Chase Legends Across the Continent?

Dive into North America’s most thrilling tales and prepare for your own monster hunt. Chasing North American Monsters brings every corner of the continent to life with mysterious lore, documented sightings, and monstrous wonders in every chapter.

Trade Paperback | English | 416 pages | 5.25 x 8.00 IN