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.
Great BookMarch 22, 2006 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Lots of great stories and information in this one if you like haunting and things of that sort
haunted IllinoisMarch 10, 2006 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Love his books. I grew up in the area he writes about and I learned so much I didn't know. Would recommend his books.
Wonderful Book!February 8, 2006 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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.
Very Good ReadOctober 20, 2005 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Being from the Central Illinois area I found this book to be very truthful about the many places and stories of the area. Somethings I did not even know I have since checked on and have since found the stories to be reliable, (as far as the teller is concerned). Be aware though that the book is full of typo's! All in all, this book is a wonderful mix of real true to life history and paranormal happenings. I would not hesitate to recomend this book to anyone.
Looking for Illinois ghost? Look no further!October 5, 2005 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Troy Taylor is the author of more than 30 books on ghosts and hauntings and knows his subject matter. This remains the definitve exploration of haunted places in Illinois. Combining a love of history with an interest in the paranormal, Taylor gives us a book that is well-researched and completely entertaining. I can recommend any of his books but "Haunted Illinois" is a great place to start. After that you've got 30 or so more that are equally as good!
