Monsters: Myths, Legends and Real Encounters
By (Author) Richard Estep
Visible Ink Press
Visible Ink Press
17th June 2026
United States
Non Fiction
Folklore studies / Study of myth
Mythical creatures: Vampires, werewolves and other shapeshifters
250
Width 152mm, Height 228mm, Spine 17mm
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, folklore historian, cryptid researcher, paranormal investigator, or skeptic, you will find plenty of strange, fascinating stories and explorations of histories of mysterious creatures to hate, fear, or simply wonder about within the pages of Monsters. It's the (im)perfect bedtime read!!