I am EXCITED. Why? Because paranormal is back on the menu! It has been some time since I got to dig into some good old fashioned nerdy paranormal goodness, but now I have. Llewellyn was kind enough to send me a copy of “Chasing North American Monsters: A Guide to Over 250 Creatures from Greenland to Guatemala” by Jason Offutt and yes, I am excited.
Yes, I’m excited because it’s been quite awhile since I read a book on the paranormal, and even longer when it comes to cryptids, but I’m extra excited by the sheer volume of information Offutt put together in this book. Sure, the entirety of the United States is represented, but so is all of Canada and Mexico. There are also entries for countries rarely seen in these types of books, such as Cuba, Jamaica, and Belize. With that diversity of regions comes an impressive collection of creatures (And yes, there are illustrations)! Are you familiar with the cadejo, el comelenguas, or Chan del Agua? I wasn’t, but now I am! And you could be too.
“Chasing North American Monsters” Jason Offutt is a straightforward, slam dunk of a book for all lovers of cryptozoology. A fantastic resource for those on the hunt for fantastic creatures, or for those like me, who prefer to imagine from the comfort of my armchair.
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