Cetus Insolitus: Sea Serpents, Giant Cephalopods, and Other Marine Monsters in Classic Science Fiction and Fantasy

Twenty stories for cryptozoology fans, and those interested in the origins of the marine monster theme in classic science fiction and fantasy. Stories range from the classic sea serpent (published in the mid-1800s, during the ongoing debate over whether sea serpents existed), to giant cephalopods, invisible octopuses, intelligent (and deadly) fish, and more. Some tales are played for humor, others are straight horror or adventure stories. Several stories come from early newspapers, a common early publishing venue for short strange fiction.