Uncover the world's most mysterious creatures in this definitive guide to cryptids and legendary beasts.

Are you ready to believe?

Encyclopedia of Cryptids: A Global Compendium of Legendary Creatures, Myths, and Folklore invites you on a spine-tingling journey into the shadowed corners of folklore, science, and the supernatural. From lake monsters and flying humanoids to shape-shifting forest spirits and prehistoric survivors, this encyclopedic guide covers over 60 legendary cryptids from cultures across the world.

Inside you'll explore:

• Bigfoot, Yeti, and other hairy hominids
• Sea beasts like the Kraken, Ogopogo, and Ningen
• Terrifying shapeshifters like the Aswang and Wendigo
• Modern sightings and the role of cryptids in pop culture
• Cryptozoology's tools-from sonar sweeps to DNA tests
• Paranormal theories that suggest cryptids may be more than flesh and bone...

Whether you're a cryptid chaser, a folklore fan, a paranormal podcast junkie, or a mythology buff, this beautifully organized reference brings creatures of legend into thrilling clarity.

Enter the wild. Discover the unexplained. And ask yourself-what still hides in the shadows?

Perfect for fans of The Field Guide to Bigfoot and Other Mystery Creatures, Monsters Among Us, and Chasing American Monsters.