About the author
Jason Offutt writes about cryptids, ghosts, and unexplained phenomena across three books published by Llewellyn, Schiffer, and Anomalist Books. Chasing American Monsters (2019) catalogues more than 250 creatures and cryptids reported across every US state; Paranormal Missouri: Show Me Your Monsters (2010) covers reported hauntings, a UFO incident, and Bigfoot sightings across his home state; and Darkness Walks: The Shadow People Among Us (2009) is built on interviews with people who report encountering dark, featureless humanoid figures. Offutt combines regional folklore collection with reporting drawn from interviews and testimony, organizing his books by creature type or by geography. The books serve readers with an interest in American cryptozoology and paranormal folklore who want breadth of documented cases rather than a single sustained investigation.
📖 Where to start with Jason Offutt
💬 What our editors say about Jason Offutt's books
“Offutt delivers a visually engaging and accessible survey of global cryptids, successfully introducing a fresh cast of enigmatic beings to a wide audience. The breadth of coverage, from Antarctica to Asia, ensures broad appeal…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Chasing the World's Monsters: Over 150 Creatures and Cryptids from All Seven Continents Offutt, Jason
“This book succeeds as a lively, accessible guide for fans of cryptids and paranormal folklore. However, it is not suitable for those seeking rigorous academic analysis or scientific proof of these entities' existence. Readers…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Chasing American Monsters: Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids & Hairy Beasts Offutt, Jason
“This compendium stands as a robust survey of North American cryptid lore, effectively mapping the continent’s mythical landscape through its twenty-three countries. While it succeeds in providing an engaging overview of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Chasing North American Monsters: A Guide to Over 250 Creatures from Greenland to Guatemala Offutt, Jason
📋 Editions by Jason Offutt in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chasing the World's Monsters: Over 150 Creatures and Cryptids fr | 2026 | Llewellyn Publications | 368 | 9780738782928 |
| Chasing American Monsters: Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids & Hairy | 2019 | Llewellyn Publications | 384 | 9780738759951 |
| Chasing North American Monsters: A Guide to Over 250 Creatures f | 2025 | Llewellyn Publications | 416 | 9780738778938 |
| Paranormal Missouri: Show Me Your Monsters | 2010 | Schiffer Publishing | 160 | 9780764335778 |
| Darkness Walks: The Shadow People Among Us | 2009 | Anomalist Books | 204 | 9781933665375 |
