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Real Monsters, Gruesome Critters And Beasts From The Dark Side

Brad Steiger author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Visible Ink Press

Published:21st Oct '10

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Over 250 of the most bloodcurdling and bone-chillingly fascinating and true monster stories. Not recommended for reading just before bedtime!

Monsters have been spotted everywhere, not just slithering under a child’s bed or lurking in the closet. Paranormal researcher extraordinaire Brad Steiger, an author of thousands of books and articles on the mysterious and unknown, collects some of the scariest, most unbelievable but true monster stories in his latest collection, Real Monsters, Gruesome Critters and Beasts from the Darkside.

From slightly demented humans to spine-tingling paranormal encounters, each outlandish occurrence is detailed with thorough research and recounted with a storyteller’s crafted voice. This bold telling of verified monster sightings taken from historical records and first-person accounts features:

  • The British scientists’ discovery of a tuft of hair in the Himalayan mountains containing DNA that cannot be matched with any known animal—the most convincing proof yet that Yetis are real;
  • The “Mothman” sighted in West Virginia that some believe to be a harbinger of death;
  • The monstrous creature, complete with horns and tail, that still lurks in the shadows of the Big Easy;
  • The expectant mother examined by the strange praying-mantis entities aboard a UFO; and
  • The couple walking near a lake in British Columbia, Canada, astonished to see a reptilian humanoid emerging from the lake's depths;
  • UFO abductors seeking to create human-alien hybrids;
  • Lake monsters, lizardmen, and creepy mermaids troll the waters for prey;
  • Dinosaurs terrorize the jungles;
  • Yeti and Bigfoot leave clues that they live in the mountains;
  • Big cats, black dogs, and giant snakes prowl neighborhoods;
  • And many, many more hair-raising stories!

    Highlighting news articles, historical accounts, and first-person interviews, this chronicle of human interactions with monsters will convince even the most hardened skeptic of the existence of the bogeyman, Bigfoot, shadow people, devils, mutant animals, swamp creatures, and all kinds of heinous beasts. Real Monsters, Gruesome Critters and Beasts from the Darkside will leave you constantly looking over your shoulder and wondering about the things that go bump and howl and screech in the night.

    • "I don't think a list of best paranormal books for any year would be complete with a few titles from Brad Steiger. His work is always thorough, knowledgeable and engaging, and this book is no exception. It's a virtual encyclopedia of strange creatures. This is a must for every paranormal enthusiast's bookshelf."— About.com

    "Another creepy classic of encyclopedic proportions .... Brad's book will have you riveted to each page from beginning to end."— Alternate Perceptions

    "YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Nomination"— American Library Association

    "Best Cryptozoology Collections of the Year"— Cryptomundo.com

    "I've never been afraid of monsters until I read Brad Steiger's new book."— Examiner.com

    "Highly entertaining and a great book for anyone interested in the weird and the frightening."— Fate Magazine

    "One of Steiger's best books yet, Real Monsters is full of the kind of stories that we have come to expect from him—the kind you have to leave the light on just to get half-way through!"— Hauntedamericatours.com

    "Just when I thought I knew everything about the paranormal, I pick up this book and learn a whole lot more. … If you want thrills, you will find it in Real Monsters by Brad Steiger! This book is scary as all heck!"— unexplained-mysteries.com

    "Steiger's passion for his subject matter is evident throughout the book, which makes for a pleasurable tour through the shadow-filled underworld that so many of his beloved creatures inhabit. In addition to being a fun, well-written book, Steiger's volume [has] literally hundreds of unique monsters and beasts just waiting to be discovered."— Horrornews.net

    "Steiger's writing is crisp, and the topics are captivating. This work is an entertaining read on intriguing and sometimes bizarre subject matter at a very affordable cost."— Library Journal

    "If you're new to the subject of unknown animals and are wondering what all the fuss is about, then Real Monsters, Gruesome Critters, and Beasts from the Darkside is a great place to begin your journey of adventure. If you're a seasoned and long-term devotee of the world of strange creatures, then you'll appreciate the care, time and fine writing that has gone into this latest publication from one of the world's leading experts on the paranormal."— Mania.com

    "Does someone you know love to be scared? You won't find many things scarier than Real Monsters, Gruesome Critters, and Beasts from the Darkside ... This comprehensive book by the Master of Monsters is filled with short, readable paragraphs about all sorts of things that go bump in the night. Be sure to wrap it up with a flashlight, for obvious reasons..."— The Bookworm Sez

    ISBN: 9781578592203

    Dimensions: unknown

    Weight: 705g

    404 pages