J. W. (Jason) Ocker is an Edgar Award-winning travel writer, novelist, and blogger. His previous books include Poe-Land, A Season with the Witch, and Cursed Objects. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast OTIS- Odd Things I've Seen (oddthingsiveseen.com), where he chronicles his visits to oddities around the world.
“A deliciously nerdy chronicle that celebrates thinking about life
beyond.”—Vice
“Thoughtful and well-researched...a worthy addition to any cryptid
enthusiast’s library.”—AIPT Comics
“[Ocker's] breezy storytelling talents make for enjoyable
reading.”—Booklist
“Essential reading for anyone with an interest in unexplained
mysteries, folklore, mythology, and the supernatural. An inherently
fascinating, impressively informative, truly exceptional, and
unreservedly recommended addition to community and academic library
Cryptid collections.”—Midwest Book Review
“I love folklore, so naturally, I also love cryptids, since they're
basically the scary story versions of modern folklore. Which is
precisely what I enjoyed about The United States of
Cryptids.”—BoingBoing
“Essential reading for anyone with an interest in unexplained
mysteries, folklore, mythology, and the supernatural. An inherently
fascinating, impressively informative, truly exceptional, and
unreservedly recommended addition to community and academic library
Cryptid collections.”—Midwest Book Review
“For believers and non-believers alike, this book is an interesting
look at the legendary creatures that run, crawl and fly throughout
the 50 states.”—James Madison University’s The Breeze
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