Haunted Illinois: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Prairie State (Haunted Series) [Paperback]

Troy Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Series: Haunted Series | Publication Date: May 5, 2008

The mysterious and often violent history of Illinois has made the state a haven for restless spirits. This volume explores the supernatural side of the Prairie State, with stories on the horrors of an old slave house, the numerous spirits of Alton's McPike Mansion, the cemetery where the dead walk, the Spring Valley Vampire, the ghosts of the Bartonville Asylum, Chicago's famous Resurrection Mary, and the spirit world of Abraham Lincoln.

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6 b/w illustrations.

About the Author

Troy Taylor lives in Decatur, Illinois and is the founder of the American Ghost Society. He is the author of more than 80 books on hauntings and unexplained phenomena.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (May 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811734994
• ISBN-13: 978-0811734998
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #246,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Devoted Illinoisan who loves this book!, January 25, 2001

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Laura Stam (Streamwood, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Haunted Illinois (Paperback)

This was my second experience with Troy Taylor (the first being "Season of the Witch"). A wonderful piece of Illinois history, with true accounts and some very decent photos. I could not put it down! Anyone who is interested in the ghostly doings of the Prairie State simply must read this book. One and only one complaint - the editing leaves much to be desired, too many spelling, grammar, and typo errors - but I still give it 5 stars for content and downright enjoyment!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!, February 7, 2006

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Booklover "LA" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Haunted Illinois (Paperback)

I've read a lot of these true haunted and ghost story books, and this is one of the very best. It's not only a collection of documented ghost sightings and legends, but it also acts as a social history of Illinois. In fact, you can learn much about Illinois' history from reading this book. The author is a great researcher and a good writer. I can't imagine someone not liking this book. The only complaint is the tiny print. I understand that the book is crammed with info, but the small print does make it difficult to read.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars <i>AWSOME</i>, June 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Haunted Illinois (Paperback)

Troy Taylor is the best writer in the ghost hunter's genre I have seen in years. His books are complete and not filled with usless rhetoric.Haunted Illinois is his best work to date. Almost 300 pages of spine tingling stories of actual happenings. If you want fiction, read Poe and Lovecraft. If you want REAL fear and terror, read Troy Taylor!