Ever since humankind stepped forth from our caves, we have lived alongside the beings known collectively as monsters, or cryptids.

From the iconic Sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest and the mighty thunderbirds of the Great Plains, to the fickle faeries of Britain and the whale-eating makara of the Indian Ocean, cryptids come in all shapes, sizes, and of course, levels of danger.

With humanity having to share the world with so many creatures, a global organization came into being to keep the peace: the Hunters.

As some of the world’s best trackers, marksmen, biologists, and doctors, the Hunters’ duty is to maintain balance between humans and cryptids, be it through research, relocation, or, of course, hunting.

Born and raised Oklahoma Cherokee, Sam White Owl has spent over 30 years tangling with the things that go bump in the night. He has been on over one hundred hunts, both alone and alongside other Hunters, including friends and his beloved Heather.

After facing down dogmen, wendigo, emela-ntouka, and so many more, Sam believes it’s time to share what he knows and what he’s done. Now, after a series of narrated Internet videos, Sam has collaborated with hs nephew Elías Ramos to bring the first 10 of these letters into one unified collection.

Featuring brand-new illustrations, polished text, extra monster information, and an exclusive new story, the first book of Letters from a Cryptid Hunter showcases the accounts and knowledge of Sam White Owl in an all-new way!