From the fog-shrouded coasts of Oregon to the ancient forests of British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most chilling, fascinating, and enduring cryptid legends in North America. This immersive new volume in the Cryptids Of... series dives deep into the region’s shadowed woods, storm-lashed rivers, and volcanic peaks to explore the creatures that have haunted campfire stories, Indigenous lore, and backwoods sightings for generations. Discover terrifying encounters and spine-tingling folklore behind regional legends like: • The elusive Cadborosaurus , the serpentine sea beast of British Columbia’s coastal inlets • The unsettling Pacific Tree Octopus , born as satire but reborn in sightings • The hooded Shasta Shadow People , seen drifting through volcanic forests • The screeching, winged terror of Batsquatch near Mount St. Helens • The hybrid predator known as the Klickitat Ape Cat • The savage Devil Monkeys of Oregon , said to leap from treetop to treetop • The primal watcher of the coastal woods: the Vancouver Island Wolfman • The lurking, prehistoric Columbia River Serpent • The swamp-born humanoid known only as Frogman • And, of course, the towering legend himself— Sasquatch Each chapter weaves together firsthand accounts, historical records, Indigenous traditions, modern media stories, and speculative theories to uncover how these creatures formed—and why they remain deeply embedded in the region’s cultural identity. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or simply love a good mystery, Cryptids of the Pacific Northwest offers a chilling journey through the wild unknown.