Scary Monsters and Super Creeps: In Search of the World's Most Hideous Beasts

Dom Joly is on a mission to hunt down monsters in six different destinations, including the Redwood Curtain, Lake Okanagan, Lake Tele, Loch Ness, the Khumbu Valley, and Hiroshima. He investigates local monster sightings and explores the cultures that gave rise to these myths, encountering strange people and getting into hairy situations.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 02 September 2021
\n Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
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Dom Joly embarks on a global expedition, but this time, his mission is not to indulge in leisurely holidays in perilous regions. Instead, he sets out on a thrilling quest to hunt down mythical creatures. Ever since receiving a copy of Arthur C. Clarke's renowned work, Mysterious World, on his ninth birthday, Dom has been captivated by the world of cryptozoology, an obsession that has led him to explore the fascinating realm of monster hunting. In his captivating book, Scary Monsters and Super Creeps, Dom ventures to six diverse destinations, each brimming with local monster sightings.

His journey takes him to the enchanting Redwood Curtain in northern California, where he embarks on a quest to uncover the elusive Sasquatch. In Canada, he ventures to Lake Okanagan, in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the enigmatic thirty-foot snake-like creature known as Ogopogo. Near Lake Tele in the Congo, Dom bravely embarks on a perilous expedition to track down the vegetarian sauropod Mokele-mbembe, a creature that has captivated the imaginations of many. Naturally, his journey leads him to the iconic Loch Ness, accompanied by his family. He treks through the breathtaking Khumbu Valley in Nepal, in search of the elusive Yeti. Finally, in the hills above Hiroshima, Japan, he enlists the help of a local man to uncover the mysterious Hibagon, a foul-smelling caveman ape.

As Dom delves into these captivating destinations, he seeks to unravel the truth behind the monster sightings. Is it mere coincidence or is there a hint of reality concealed within the madness? Regardless, his search provides him with an opportunity to immerse himself in the rich cultures that have nurtured these monster myths, leading him to encounter individuals who are even more peculiar than the monsters they seek to hunt. Dom's humorous and irreverent style permeates every page, as he humorously explores the origins of these monster myths and finds himself in hilarious and unexpected situations, often encountering people who are stranger than the monsters themselves.

Through his captivating adventures, Dom invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the enigmatic world of cryptozoology and uncovering the hidden truths that lie within the legends and myths of our world. Scary Monsters and Super Creeps is a testament to Dom's wit, humor, and passion for adventure, and it will leave readers eagerly anticipating his next escapade.

\n Weight: 218g\n
Dimension: 366 x 187 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472146083\n \n