Monsters: Myths, Legends, and Real Encounters

By Richard Estep

“… a welcome departure from the many cryptid collections that feel hastily assembled and offer little beyond familiar facts. … The book’s extended coverage of Bigfoot is particularly rewarding … Informative, entertaining, and well researched, Monsters is an excellent read for folklore and cryptid enthusiasts.” —Fate magazine

“… Richard [Estep] does some deep researching into these monster icons and discovers some odd connections … see what else is hiding in the shadows … When you get started with this book, you will find it hard to put down.” —Paul Dale Roberts, Halo Paranormal Investigations

“… expertly balances the historical origins of legends with modern-day scientific theories … personal narratives adds a layer of chilling authenticity … The book strikes a perfect chord of “hopeful skepticism.” It acknowledges the likelihood of bears being mistaken for Sasquatches. The book also leaves the door wide open for the possibility that there are still biological mysteries hiding in the deep. … Whether you’re looking for a spooky weekend read or a reference guide for your next road trip through the wilderness, Estep delivers with heart. Estep also backs it up with high-quality research.” —David’s Basement of the Bizarre

Meet the Monsters That Thrill, Chill, and Fascinate!!

From the creeping undead thirsting for blood to the giant serpent-like creatures inhabiting lakes, rivers, and seas, Monsters: Myths, Legends, and Real Encounters dives into the unexplained tales and frightening folklore of beasts that inhabit the land, sea, and air. You’ll encounter winged humanoids with glowing red eyes, dragons and devils, werewolves and water-horses, chupacabras, tommyknockers, and many, many more. With master storyteller and seasoned paranormal investigator Richard Estep as your guide, you will meet …

  • the Vampire of Alnwick, a medieval bloodsucker
  • Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and Yowie
  • Bunyip, an Australian water monster
  • Chedipe, the tiger-riding naked woman of India who crawls into chimneys to prey on the blood of unsuspecting men
  • the Grafton Monster, a nocturnal hulk from West Virginia
  • the Jersey Devil
  • Kraken, Krampus, and Lilith
  • Manananggal, the bat-winged vampire women
  • Morgawr, Mothman, and Nessie
  • the Werewolf of Cannock Chase
  • And numerous other prominent and lesser-known monsters of fact, myth, and legend!

Whether you’re a monster hunter, a skeptic, or simply looking for a fun read, you will find plenty of strange, fascinating stories and explorations of histories of mysterious creatures that inspire fear and wonder within the pages of Monsters. It’s the (im)perfect bedtime read!!

About the Author:

Richard Estep is the author of more than 30 books, including Visible Ink Press’ Dark Spirits: Monsters, Demons and Devils; Ghostly Encounters: Terrifyingly True Hauntings; Serial Killers: The Minds, Methods, and Mayhem of History's Most Notorious Murderers; The Serial Killer Next Door: The Double Lives of Notorious Murderers; Family, Friends and Neighbors: Stories of Murder and Betrayal; and Monsters: Myths, Legends and Real Encounters. Additionally, he’s written numerous paranormal nonfiction titles, including The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm: Unraveling the History & Hauntings of a Serial Killer’s Home. He is a regular columnist for Haunted Magazine and has also written for the Journal of Emergency Medical Services. Richard appears regularly on the TV shows Haunted Case Files, Haunted Hospitals, Paranormal 911, and Paranormal Night Shift. British by birth, Richard now makes his home a few miles north of Denver, Colorado, where he serves as a paramedic and lives with his wife and a menagerie of adopted animals.