David C. Xu’s Mystery Creatures of China is one of the most exciting additions to the cryptozoological literature in years. For the first time, cryptozoology researchers and enthusiasts will be able to access information about some of the most intriguing mystery animals on the planet. The author has collected sighting reports and historical data from across all of China to bring the English-speaking world new accounts of fascinating encounters with strange and curious beasts.

Many of these mystery animals have never before been presented in Western cryptozoological books or articles. From lake monsters to man-apes, mystery cats to dinosaur-like beasts, the four-winged bird to the blood-sucking blanket-like xizi, there are a multitude of mysterious creatures to enjoy and analyze. The author has created a doorway into the hidden zoology of China in expectation that others will take up the cause and seriously explore these biological mysteries.

With over 100 mystery animals listed in 98 sections (categorized into aquatic, humanoid, carnivorous, herbivorous, reptilian, and winged cryptids), this book will amaze, intrigue, and delight anyone interested in cryptozoology and Chinese folklore.

许超 北京人，海归，英国诺丁汉特伦特大学传媒与全球化专业硕士，媒体主编与互联网行业管理人士。生于一个知识分子家庭，良好的家庭环境与氛围，自幼养成了阅读与钻研的习惯，喜欢探求与思索、视野开阔、爱好广泛，尤其对于历史、动物、古生物学、未知事物等一直有着浓厚的兴趣和自己长期的研究。自大学时起在全国性报刊发表文章，任刊物编辑期间，撰写有大量文章，写有历史小说。