Nonfiction Publications on Cryptozoology
From the Introduction in this book: 
“We live in a world in which modern Westerners, at
least many respectable or respected ones, have
believed all magical dragons to be only legendary and
all pterosaurs to be extinct and even more ancient;
also in this world, many natives, whom we had
assumed more primitive or less gifted than us, have
believed all dragons to be real and either magical or
spiritually gifted. In some areas, they believe dragons
to be both ancient and modern. What if all of us have
been only partially correct? What if flying dragons are
not so much ancient as modern, not so much magical
as physically gifted, not so much legendary as real?”
(By Jonathan David Whitcomb)
“We live in a world in which modern Westerners, at
least many respectable or respected ones, have
believed all magical dragons to be only legendary and
all pterosaurs to be extinct and even more ancient;
also in this world, many natives, whom we had
assumed more primitive or less gifted than us, have
believed all dragons to be real and either magical or
spiritually gifted. In some areas, they believe dragons
to be both ancient and modern. What if all of us have
been only partially correct? What if flying dragons are
not so much ancient as modern, not so much magical
as physically gifted, not so much legendary as real?”
(By Jonathan David Whitcomb)
“This is a fascinating chronological and eyewitness account
of finding ‘Ropens’ (pterosaurs) . . . The book is replete
with eyewitness sightings of the creature. In Papua New
Guinea the natives saw a huge [pterosaur] with a 7 meter
tail and 15 meter wingspan. Other eyewitnesses claim the
pterosaurs transmit a luminescent light and glow in the
dark -- they have been known to eat fish, clams, and even
humans. One of the most helpful synopses is the
Appendix, which provides answers to the food the
creatures eat, their danger to humans, and their nesting
grounds. Furthermore, the author notes that the Bible
speaks of "fiery serpents" in Numbers 21: 6-9. One of the
key purposes in Whitcomb's writing of this book is not only
to chronicle the eyewitness reports and descriptions of the
pterosaurs but to make a case [for the Bible].” FIVE stars.
of finding ‘Ropens’ (pterosaurs) . . . The book is replete
with eyewitness sightings of the creature. In Papua New
Guinea the natives saw a huge [pterosaur] with a 7 meter
tail and 15 meter wingspan. Other eyewitnesses claim the
pterosaurs transmit a luminescent light and glow in the
dark -- they have been known to eat fish, clams, and even
humans. One of the most helpful synopses is the
Appendix, which provides answers to the food the
creatures eat, their danger to humans, and their nesting
grounds. Furthermore, the author notes that the Bible
speaks of "fiery serpents" in Numbers 21: 6-9. One of the
key purposes in Whitcomb's writing of this book is not only
to chronicle the eyewitness reports and descriptions of the
pterosaurs but to make a case [for the Bible].” FIVE stars.
Book Review by an Amazon Customer
Nonfiction Cryptozoology Books
Cryptid Books and Sites
on Some Strange Animals
including sightings of the
ropen, a non-extinct pterosaur
This is the fourth edition of this nonfiction book
Searching for Ropens and Finding God. The first
edition was probably the first book ever written about
modern pterosaurs in Papua New Guinea.
With 360 pages, this nonfiction cryptozoology book
has been called the “Bible of modern pterosaurs.” Yet
it’s more in the cryptozoology genre than the religion
genre, with sighting reports from around the world:
Papua New Guinea, Australia, Philippines, Europe,
North America (including many states in the USA),
Canada, and Africa. Suggested retail price: $17.50.
Searching for Ropens and Finding God. The first
edition was probably the first book ever written about
modern pterosaurs in Papua New Guinea.
With 360 pages, this nonfiction cryptozoology book
has been called the “Bible of modern pterosaurs.” Yet
it’s more in the cryptozoology genre than the religion
genre, with sighting reports from around the world:
Papua New Guinea, Australia, Philippines, Europe,
North America (including many states in the USA),
Canada, and Africa. Suggested retail price: $17.50.
Searching for Ropens and Finding God
Cryptozoology books on modern pterodactyls are
not usually best sellers, yet the eyewitnesses of
these shocking flying creatures—those persons
know that pterosaurs are not all extinct: NO
WAY! They know the truth about “extinction.”
The above quotes the third edition of the cryptozoology book “Live
Pterosaurs in America,” by cryptozoologist Jonathan D. Whitcomb
Cryptozoology Book “Live Pterosaurs in America”
“My American associates and I who have explored
in Papua New Guinea, searching for living
pterosaurs, intend no deceit; we intend only
enlightenment. Ten expeditions, within sixteen
years, have rewarded us with many eyewitness
accounts and video evidence for what we believe is
the bioluminescence of a flying creature; but we still
lack a clear photo of a pterosaur. We have been
labeled foolish, biased, and crazy; but the few who
say “lies” reveal their own foolishness: Why would
we work so hard, for so long, with so many
opportunities to fabricate pterosaur sightings in so
many remote jungles, and then admit that we never
saw any clear form of a pterosaur? . . . we intend
not to deceive but to enlighten.”
in Papua New Guinea, searching for living
pterosaurs, intend no deceit; we intend only
enlightenment. Ten expeditions, within sixteen
years, have rewarded us with many eyewitness
accounts and video evidence for what we believe is
the bioluminescence of a flying creature; but we still
lack a clear photo of a pterosaur. We have been
labeled foolish, biased, and crazy; but the few who
say “lies” reveal their own foolishness: Why would
we work so hard, for so long, with so many
opportunities to fabricate pterosaur sightings in so
many remote jungles, and then admit that we never
saw any clear form of a pterosaur? . . . we intend
not to deceive but to enlighten.”
From the Introduction in the book
Five Stars: “The book uses eyewitnesses and delves
into as many options as possible. It is well written. I
am always looking for strange flying creatures now.”
Five Stars: “A must read for any aspiring crypto
searcher! - I believe in Ropens!” (L. Watkins)
Another five-star book review: “I love this book and
I can't put it down!”
Five Stars: “So much of the Earth has not been
explored so we could have them flying in our skies.
Scientists will have to be more open minded.”
Five Stars: “Great Book!! I am firmly convinced that
Pterosaurs are still alive . . .”
Five Stars: “This book is one of the best books that
I have ever read! . . .” (Laura; 2014)
into as many options as possible. It is well written. I
am always looking for strange flying creatures now.”
Five Stars: “A must read for any aspiring crypto
searcher! - I believe in Ropens!” (L. Watkins)
Another five-star book review: “I love this book and
I can't put it down!”
Five Stars: “So much of the Earth has not been
explored so we could have them flying in our skies.
Scientists will have to be more open minded.”
Five Stars: “Great Book!! I am firmly convinced that
Pterosaurs are still alive . . .”
Five Stars: “This book is one of the best books that
I have ever read! . . .” (Laura; 2014)
Six More Book Reviews on Amazon
"Nathaniel Coleman“ was a temporary pen name used by Jonathan Whitcomb during a time
when a few skeptics had ridiculed him and his associates, accusing him of lying. He used
that name, to a limited extent, to report eyewitness accounts of apparent living pterosaurs.
(This does not relate to the well-known cryptozoologist Loren Coleman. Whitcomb used
"Coleman" because years earlier he had been the editor of the Coleman World.)
Copyright 2007-2016 Jonathan David Whitcomb
Photograph by Jonathan Whitcomb
The above are partial quotations
Cryptozoology and nonfiction mystery books:
“Dinosaurs - Dead or Alive?” (religious) and the
book “Mystery in Acambaro” (clay figurines
that depict humans interacting with dinosaurs)
“Dinosaurs - Dead or Alive?” (religious) and the
book “Mystery in Acambaro” (clay figurines
that depict humans interacting with dinosaurs)
“Over the past 100 years, there have been
many reports of sightings, in a remote area of
central Africa, of a swamp-dwelling animal
known to local villagers as ‘mokele
mbembe’—the ‘blocker-of-rivers’.”
many reports of sightings, in a remote area of
central Africa, of a swamp-dwelling animal
known to local villagers as ‘mokele
mbembe’—the ‘blocker-of-rivers’.”
I reply to a web page without referring to its
URL, for the "big lie" in its title libels me and
my associates (falsely accusing us of lies). "The
Great Dinosaur Mystery and the Big Lie," at
least in its original form (or late-2008 version),
included at least a reference to the following
inaccuracies . . .
URL, for the "big lie" in its title libels me and
my associates (falsely accusing us of lies). "The
Great Dinosaur Mystery and the Big Lie," at
least in its original form (or late-2008 version),
included at least a reference to the following
inaccuracies . . .
"I heard a loud whooshing noise moving in the
air . . . I saw a huge pterodactyl. It circled my
house . . . turned its head and looked at me. I
can't believe more peoploe don't report seeing
them. . . . I got a good look at it and . . . I was
scared. . . . This is something that people don't
talk about too much." The wingspan she
estimated at 16-20 feet.
air . . . I saw a huge pterodactyl. It circled my
house . . . turned its head and looked at me. I
can't believe more peoploe don't report seeing
them. . . . I got a good look at it and . . . I was
scared. . . . This is something that people don't
talk about too much." The wingspan she
estimated at 16-20 feet.
