In Devolution, author Max Brooks blends meticulous research with visceral horror. When Mount Rainier erupts, the isolated, high-tech community of Greenloop is cut off from civilization. Soon after, the survivors discover they are not alone in the woods.
Brooks tells the story through journal entries and interviews, vividly capturing the characters' desperate fight for survival against a group of intelligent, brutal Sasquatches. The novel is a chilling examination of humanity under pressure when confronted by a creature of folklore turned deadly reality.
Jeff Strand’s Dweller details the strange, lifelong relationship between Toby, a lonely boy, and the massive, hairy creature he befriends in the woods behind his home. What begins as a childhood bond with a seemingly gentle Sasquatch slowly transforms over decades into something possessive, dark, and violent.
The story follows Toby into adulthood, exploring themes of loneliness, codependency, and the terrifying nature of a monster that will not let him go. Strand delivers a unique creature story that is equal parts emotional drama and suspenseful horror.
Sharma Shields’ novel is a work of literary fiction following Eli Roebuck, whose life becomes an obsession after he witnesses his mother walk into the woods with a huge, hairy man he believes is Sasquatch. Eli’s lifelong quest to find this creature shapes every facet of his existence—his relationships, his family, and his own identity.
The novel is a poignant and surreal depiction of how a single encounter with the fantastic can ripple through a person’s life. Shields masterfully blends family drama with the mystery of the myth, creating a unique tale in Sasquatch fiction.
Set in post-WWI Georgia, this folk-horror novel follows a disillusioned veteran who moves to his family’s ancestral home, only to discover it is burdened by a monstrous curse. The town must make a grim sacrifice to appease the creatures that live in the woods—savage, humanoid beasts that strongly evoke the more terrifying aspects of Bigfoot lore.
Buehlman crafts an atmosphere of creeping dread, building a powerful narrative around historical secrets and the primal fear of what lurks just beyond the treeline.
While not explicitly about Sasquatch, this acclaimed horror novel taps into the same vein of vengeful nature and monstrous entities tied to the land. Four Blackfeet men are haunted by a supernatural, shape-shifting being seeking revenge for a past transgression.
The entity’s presence as a hulking, stalking figure in the wilderness, blurring the line between animal and spirit, resonates deeply with the folkloric roots of Bigfoot. It’s a powerful exploration of cultural identity, guilt, and the inescapable horror of the natural world turning against you.
Dan Simmons weaves historical fiction with high-altitude terror in this novel about the Yeti, Bigfoot's Himalayan cousin. Set on Mount Everest in the 1920s, the story follows a group of climbers on a perilous mission to find a missing aristocrat.
As they ascend, they are stalked by a sinister presence, forcing them to confront not only the brutal elements but also an ancient, mythical force. Simmons expertly combines thrilling adventure with the chilling mystery of a legendary creature in one of the world's most unforgiving environments.
This action-packed series opener introduces a world where cryptids like Bigfoot, werewolves, and vampires are dangerously real. After surviving a werewolf attack, Owen Pitt is recruited by a private monster-hunting organization.
Among the various supernatural threats the team confronts are Sasquatches, portrayed not as shy, elusive creatures but as formidable and aggressive foes requiring skill and firepower to take down. Correia’s energetic storytelling places Bigfoot squarely in a landscape of high-octane fantasy adventure.
In this epic horror novel, explorers discover a vast network of subterranean tunnels, home to a hidden species of savage, intelligent humanoids. These creatures, known as "hadals," are the inspiration for humanity's myths of demons and monsters, sharing unsettling characteristics with Sasquatch legends.
The discovery plunges humanity into a brutal war against a species that has lived beneath us for millennia. Long delivers an unforgettable journey into darkness, exploring fears of the unknown hidden just beneath the surface of our world.
A bizarre and unsettling work of body horror, Enoch tells the story of a young woman who, after a strange encounter in the woods, becomes convinced she is pregnant with Bigfoot’s child. The novel follows her disturbing physical and psychological transformation as she is consumed by this belief.
Christian pushes the boundaries of the Bigfoot myth, using it as a launchpad for a surreal and grotesque exploration of obsession, biology, and belief. This is a truly unique and unnerving take on the legend.
Randy Henderson’s novel offers a lighthearted and humorous take on Bigfoot lore within an urban fantasy setting. Finn Gramaraye returns from magical exile to a bewildering modern world, where he gets entangled in an investigation when a Sasquatch goes missing from a paranormal convention.
In this world, Sasquatches are a known part of the magical community. Henderson’s quirky narrative and comedic approach treat the creature not as a source of horror, but as a central figure in a playful and inventive fantasy tale.