The Big Book of Illinois Ghost Stories

by Troy Taylor

Overview

Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the Prairie State

Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Author Troy Taylor shines a light in the dark corners of Illinois and scares those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From a gallows tree in Greene County where an apparition can still be seen hanging, to the lingering spirits of warring mobsters at the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, these stories of strange occurrences will keep you glued to the edge of your seat. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good read.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811740166
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/14/2023
Series:	Big Book of Ghost Stories
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	389
Sales rank:	796,935
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the Prairie State. “This book is packed with intriguing history worth reading whether or not one believes in ghosts.” —Splash Magazines

Reader, beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal, where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Author Troy Taylor shines a light in the dark corners of Illinois and scares those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From a gallows tree in Greene County where an apparition can still be seen hanging, to the lingering spirits of warring mobsters at the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, these stories of strange occurrences will keep you glued to the edge of your seat. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good read.

Editorial Reviews

Spook chronicler extraordinaire Troy Taylor is back on the case. The author or co-author of scores of books on the supernatural returns with a 368-page compendium of Prairie State ghost visitations. The Big Book of Illinois Ghost Stories will hold your attention whether you're reading it as a serious study or simply as an entertainment. The hardcover includes tales about a haunted Decatur theatre; some posthumous Lincoln family reunions; and the eerie precincts of Voorhies Castle.