American Mythology

A Novel

By: Giano Cromley

Narrated by: Lee Osorio

A charming and comic debut novel about a quirky ensemble embarking on an epic quest to find Bigfoot

“American Mythology is a riveting, big-hearted novel about a group of pilgrims who encounter both the mysteries of nature and ultimately those of the human heart. Giano Cromley has given us a much-needed reminder that, if sought, wonder may yet be found in our world.” —Ron Rash, author of The Caretaker

Every month at St. Pete’s Tavern in rugged western Montana, a meeting is convened by the Basic Bigfoot Society’s members—both of them. Jute and Vergil are lifelong friends, bound by an affinity for the elusive North American Wood Ape. Their monthly meetings and annual expeditions are a tradition that keep their friendship alive when so much else about their small town has fallen away.

But things are about to get exciting for the Basic Bigfoot Society. Dr. Marcus Bernard, the country’s foremost Bigfoot “expert,” approaches them with a proposition that seems almost too good to be true: to join their next expedition, along with an ambitious young documentarian, Vicky Xu. Thankfully, Vergil’s daughter Rye is home from college, and decides to tag along in order to make sure her dad and Jute aren’t made fools of. Once in the woods, strange things begin to happen to them that seem to defy rational explanation. Is this a hoax? Or are they on the precipice of the greatest anthropological discovery ever?

A spooky adventure story and a wry and heartwarming tale of friendship, American Mythology is a fabulous debut about the power of belief and our sacred bond to nature.

Loved the Characters, Wished for More at the End

It’s a fun, light “popcorn” read with engaging and relatable characters. I really enjoyed following their journey. While the ending felt a bit rushed and there were a few moments where I noticed possible plot holes, overall, it was an enjoyable story that kept me entertained.

Engaging and fun read

My first time reading this type of book, I loved it! The ending was very unexpected, I think it could have gone a lot of different ways. would absolutely recommend!

Thought-provoking—yet fun, spooky and heart-warming— Big Foot book!

Cromley writes a compelling story of a rag-tag crew looking for Big Foot in a special/secret area in the mountains of Montana.

The characters are interesting, complex, and (mostly) like-able. The story explores deep topics such as faith, spirituality, mysticism and death, all while keeping the reader smiling, cringing (in fright), or crying while our group is on its expedition to find Big Foot.

The audio version was well-done also, with the voice actor doing a great job on the individual characters

You won't be disappointed

Not sure how I came across this title, but having trouble finding something to listen to, based on reviews, I purchased for full credit. Turned out this story is very entertaining if you like this genre. I was truly amused at the conclusion.

Really interesting story!

I wasn’t sure what to expect- but I really enjoyed it! The author does a great job pulling you in. The narrator was clear and had a good voice for everyone.