American Monsters A History of Monster Lore, Legends, and Sightings in America [Paperback]

From pre-Columbian legends to modern-day eyewitness accounts, this comprehensive guide covers the history, sightings and lore surrounding the most mysterious monsters in America—including Bigfoot, the Jersey Devil, and more.

Bigfoot, the chupacabra, and thunderbirds aren’t just figments of our overactive imaginations—according to thousands of eyewitnesses, they exist, in every corner of the United States. Throughout America’s history, shocked onlookers have seen unbelievable creatures of every stripe—from sea serpents to apelike beings, giant bats to monkeymen—in every region.

Author, investigator, and creature expert Linda S. Godfrey brings the same fearless reporting she lent toReal Wolfmento this essential guide, using historical record, present-day news reports, and eyewitness interviews to examine this hidden menagerie of America’s homegrown beasts. Godfrey frequently draws from myth and folklore and cites cases from history and pop culture, demonstrating extensive knowledge of her subject matter. The book will prove a handy encyclopedia for enthusiastic cryptozoologists of all ages.
—Publishers Weekly

Praise forREAL WOLFMEN:

Her chilling story of deep woods journeys will fascinate you.
—Whitley Strieber's Dreamland

An amazing and well-researched look at werewolves in the US.
—Werewolves.com

“She has the ability to send chills up and down your spine.”
—Brad Steiger, author ofReal Ghosts, Restless Spirits, andHaunted Places

“Real Wolfmenis a riveting work of amazing scope and depth. You’ll be hooked from the first page.”
—Rosemary Ellen Guiley, author ofThe Encyclopedia of Vampires and Werewolves

Godfrey impresses me with the sheer totality of her information.  Nothing is left ul“p