Reading order & editions

Chasing Monsters: Cryptid Field Guides

3 books in the catalog · Jason Offutt · Llewellyn Publications

Series authors

Writers represented in Chasing Monsters

A short note on each author and their books in this series.

Series reading order: Chasing Monsters

  1. 1 Chasing American Monsters: Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids & Hairy Beasts Chasing American Monsters: Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids & Hairy Beasts · 2019 $18.99 View →
  2. 2 Chasing North American Monsters: A Guide to Over 250 Creatures from Greenland to Guatemala Chasing North American Monsters: A Guide to Over 250 Creatures from Greenland to Guatemala · 2025 $18.99 View →
  3. 3 Chasing the World's Monsters: Over 150 Creatures and Cryptids from All Seven Continents Chasing the World's Monsters: Over 150 Creatures and Cryptids from All Seven Continents · 2026 $19.99 View →

The Chasing Monsters series offers practical field guides for enthusiasts of cryptozoology and folklore. Authored primarily by Jason Offutt, these volumes catalog known and rumored creatures with varying geographic scopes. The collection includes broad overviews of global cryptids alongside specialized regional studies. Readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of hairy beasts and monsters can select specific titles based on their interest in either worldwide phenomena or localized North American legends. This series provides structured references for identifying and researching entities from Greenland to Guatemala and beyond.

Every edition in the catalog

Chasing American Monsters: Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids & Hairy Beasts Offutt, Jason -20%
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Offutt, Jason
Chasing American Monsters: Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids & Hairy Beasts Offutt, Jason
$18.99 $24.00
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Chasing North American Monsters: A Guide to Over 250 Creatures from Greenland to Guatemala Offutt, Jason
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4.5
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Jason Offutt, Loren Coleman
Chasing North American Monsters: A Guide to Over 250 Creatures from Greenland to Guatemala Offutt, Jason
$18.99
81
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Chasing the World's Monsters: Over 150 Creatures and Cryptids from All Seven Continents Offutt, Jason -31%
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Jason Offutt, Adam Davies, Michael Koelsch
Chasing the World's Monsters: Over 150 Creatures and Cryptids from All Seven Continents Offutt, Jason
$19.99 $29.00
86
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Frequently asked about the series

Is there a required reading order?
No specific reading order is needed. Each title functions as an independent guide covering distinct geographic areas or global topics, allowing readers to choose based on their interest.
Do the books overlap in content?
While both Chasing American Monsters and Chasing North American Monsters focus on similar regions, they are separate volumes. One covers broader American entities, while the other extends from Greenland to Guatemala.
What geographic areas does the series cover?
The series covers global cryptids across all seven continents in Chasing the World's Monsters. Other titles focus specifically on North America, including regions from Greenland down to Guatemala.
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