Legends and Lore of Illinois: Case Files Volume 1 [Paperback]

Michael Kleen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 2009

Published since January 2007, the Legends and Lore of Illinois has been defying convention to bring you Illinois ghostlore in an exciting, informative, and occasionally controversial format that has left readers begging for more.

With this new collection, you may enjoy the past two years of the Legends and Lore of Illinois in one convenient volume, distilled to its very best and featuring updated content.

This unique look at Illinois ghostlore is presented in a fun, entertaining way that sheds light on the dark recesses of our imagination. Get ready to explore infamous locations such as: Bachelor's Grove, Shoe Factory Road, Airtight Bridge, Lakey's Creek, Blood's Point Road, Peck Cemetery, Resurrection Cemetery, and many more!

But that s not all. Delve into the secret history of your favorite paranormal adventurers with two rarely-seen stories from the early days of The Fallen. Plus get a special preview of their next adventure: Black Willow Grove. This is the Legends and Lore of Illinois as you have never seen it before!

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About the Author

Michael Kleen earned a master's degree in American history from Eastern Illinois University in 2008. He is the author of numerous books, including Tales of Coles County, Illinois; Six Tales of Terror; Autumn and Winter; and Ashmore Estates: Myth & Legend.

Michael has also spoken on local history and folklore at Teapot s Cafe in Beecher, Illinois; Ashmore Estates; Charleston Middle School; and the 2007 Conference on Illinois History in Springfield. He has appeared on Joliet Paranormal Radio, AM-1050 WLIP, and has had several articles published in Paranormal Underground magazine and KILTER - the journal of Gothic Art Chicago.

Michael is the publisher and executive editor of Black Oak Presents, a quarterly digital journal of Middle American art and culture, and the proprietor of Black Oak Press, Illinois and Black Oak Media.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Black Oak Press, Illinois; First edition (January 25, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979040132
• ISBN-13: 978-0979040139
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,433,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael Kleen is a writer, historian, and folklorist from Illinois. He has a M.A. in History from Eastern Illinois University and a M.S. in Education from Western Illinois University. He is best known for his work about Illinois folklore, but he is also a freelance columnist and speaker on politics and popular culture. Michael has written several books, including Haunting Illinois: A Tourist's Guide to the Weird and Wild Places of the Prairie State, Paranormal Illinois, and Tales of Coles County. He is also the founder and proprietor of Black Oak Media, an independent publishing company.