Monsters

Myths, Legends, and Real Encounters

By: Richard Estep

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Hardcover | 10 March 2026

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306 Pages

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22.8 x 15.2 x 2.0

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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!!

Industry Reviews

"… 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

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