The Ohio Book of Monsters

From the shores of Lake Erie to the rolling foothills of the Appalachians, Ohio holds many secrets that defy explanation. It is a place where the divide between the known and the unknowable remains paper-thin. For generations, tales of strange creatures have taken root—passed from one storyteller to the next. Think of the legendary Ohio Grassman stalking the Salt Fork treeline, the Loveland Frogman’s glowing eyes by the riverbank, and the terrifying, faceless prowl of the Melon Heads on a moonless night. And let’s not forget South Bay Bessie—a bizarre visitor from the deep, watery abyss. These aren't some distant mythology; they’re a real part of Ohio's living history. While navigating the realms of high strangeness, authors George and John Dudding unabashedly explore various cryptids, supernatural beings, and other weirdos that lurk just beyond the veil of paranormality within the Buckeye State. Read more