Book description
For centuries, eyewitnesses around the world -- from America to
Africa, Argentina to Scotland -- have reported sightings of dark,
mysterious creatures in area lakes that surface briefly, only to
quickly disappear. While the most famous lake monsters of Loch Ness
and Lake Champlain have gained international notoriety, hundreds of
lakes around the world are said to shelter these shadowy creatures.
Lake Monster Mysteries is the first book to examine these widespread
mysteries from a scientific perspective. By using exhaustive research
and results from firsthand investigations to help separate truth from
myth, the authors foster our understanding of what really lurks in the
cold, murky depths. Benjamin Radford and Joe Nickell are considered to
be among the top lake monster authorities in the world. Here they
share unique insights into many of the world's best-known lake
monsters. They interview witnesses and local experts and discuss the
different types of lake monster sightings, delve into possible
explanations for those sightings, and examine hoaxes, evidence claims,
and legends surrounding the monsters. The authors have also conducted
groundbreaking fieldwork and experiments at the lakes and have
examined recent photographic and sonar evidence. Incorporating
newly-revealed information and up-to-date developments in the cases
they present, professional monster hunters Radford and Nickell plunge
into both the cultural histories of these creatures and the scientific
inquiries that may hold the key to these mysteries.
"Investigating some of the most complex lake monster
mysteries in the world, Radford and Nickell closely examine these
enigmatic creatures and come up with some surprises. Their approach is
respectful of the believers, [and] attention to detail is evident
throughout." -- Michael R. Dennett, paranormal expert
