figments of our imagination, right? After all, their existence has never been scientifically proven. But there is one giant problem with such an easy dismissal of these creepy creatures: people keep encountering them. Join occult scholar John Michael Greer for a harrowing journey into the reality of the impossible. Combining folklore, Western magical philosophy, and actual field experience, Monsters: An Investigator's Guide to Magical Beings is required reading for both active and armchair monster hunters. Between these covers you'll find a chilling collection of fiendish facts and folklore, including:―Why true vampires are the least attractive―and most destructive―of all monsters―The five different kinds of ghosts ―Magical origins of the werewolf legends ―How to survive a chimera encounter (Jersey Devil, chupacabra, Mothman)―The hidden connections between faery lore and UFOs―Where dragons are found today―How to investigate a monster sighting ―Natural and ritual magic techniques for dealing with hostile monsters This 10th anniversary edition of the quintessential guide to magical beings features a new preface, new chapters on chimeras and zombies, and updates on werewolves, dragons, and the fae.  

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