Ohio's Monsters and Mysterious Beasts

By Jannette Quackenbush

Discover the wild side of Ohio-where the natural world and the supernatural world collide(c).

This fun and colorful little guide introduces you to 20 of Ohio's most mysterious creatures-from the famous Loveland Frogman and Grassman (Ohio's Bigfoot) to the eerie Devil Monkey, South Bay Bessie, and other strange beasts said to lurk in the state's forests, lakes, and backroads.

Each page features a vivid color illustration and a short description that brings these local legends to life. Perfect for readers young and old, Ohio's Monsters and Mysterious Beasts captures the imagination with tales of cryptids, folklore, and creatures that make Ohio one of the most legendary regions in the Appalachian Heartland.

Created by folklorist and naturalist Jannette Quackenbush, author of The Big Book of American Cryptids and Monsters, Cryptids & Mysterious Wild Beasts, this guide celebrates the adventure and mystery of Ohio's untamed stories.