J. W. Ocker

Come and meet the monsters in our midst, from Bigfoot to Batsquatch and beyond! Welcome to The United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker uncovers the bizarre...

A chilling middle grade horror perfect for fans of R.L. Stine and Holly Black alike.Noe Wiley couldn’t be more excited to move. After the slumber party sleepwalking incident of last year, she’s ready to make some new friends.But Noe didn’t expect the sullen, strange girls who live on her new street. And she certainly didn’t expect the strange warning they...

Embark on a guided tour of 30 of the most dangerous and mysterious locations that we simply cannot stay away from. Have you ever visited a forest or an abandoned building and gotten a bad vibe? There are places that are rife with rumours of hauntings, monsters, and sinister phenomena that can’t be explained. And there are just as many...

An illustrated compendium that reveals the true stories behind the most infamous, creepy, and bizarre real-life cursed objects throughout history. Spanning decades and continents, subjects range from the opulent Hope Diamond to the humble Busy Stoop chair. Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world's most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as...

From the author of Cursed Objects and The United States of Cryptids, an eye-popping compendium of the most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in history. "A must-read." - Publishers Weekly From weird history expert J. W. Ocker, comes an eye-popping compendium of the 30 most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in history. Everything you've ever wanted to know about history's...