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Aaron Mahnke

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2 titles in the catalog 86/100 editorial score

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About the author

Aaron Mahnke is an author, podcaster, and television host, with his most well-known works being the Lore podcast and the Lore television show. An Illinoisan, he worked as a freelance graphic designer and writer after obtaining a psychology degree before starting a career in podcasting. Publishing several thriller books in the early 2010s and having Lore related written material as additional rewards for his followers, the podcast version was his first major creation in 2015 that allowed Mahnke to showcase his psychological background and influences from shows like Unsolved Mysteries. The success of Lore resulted in an Amazon Prime Video adaptation into a television series and allowed the signing of a collaboration with iHeartMedia for additional podcasts. Acting as host for several new series, writer for others, and producer for a much larger number of podcasts hosted by others, such as Dana Schwartz's Noble Blood and Toby Ball's Strange Arrivals, Mahnke eventually moved into creating fictional podcast shows as well. These have included Brightwater with Lauren Shippen and Consumed and Havoc Town with Carlos Foglia and Nicholas Tecosky, respectively.

📖 Where to start with Aaron Mahnke

The World of Lore: Dreadful Places Mahnke, Aaron If you're captivated by the intersection of history, the unexplained, and the macabre, this book is for you. Open the book → Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire If you're captivated by the darker corners of history, fascinated by the intersection of folklore and early science, or intrigued by how societal fear can manifest in terrifying… Open the book →

💬 What our editors say about Aaron Mahnke's books

“Mahnke successfully blends historical rigor with atmospheric storytelling, making complex histories accessible and eerie. However, readers seeking rigorous academic sociology or dry factual lists may find the narrative style too…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The World of Lore: Dreadful Places Mahnke, Aaron

“Mahnke delivers a meticulously researched account that balances academic rigor with engaging narrative flow. However, readers seeking traditional supernatural fiction or unverified ghost stories will find this work…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire

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