About the author
Ira Wesley Kitmacher writes regional ghost-story and local-history books for the Pacific Northwest, published by History Press. "Spirits Along the Columbia River" (2022) collects tales tied to the Columbia River region, including sightings of a reported river serpent nicknamed Colossal Claude, Bigfoot encounters dating back to the nineteenth century, and stories of shipwrecks and drownings along the waterway. "Haunted Puget Sound" (2024) extends the approach to the Puget Sound area, gathering accounts of apparitions linked to frontier history, soldiers, sailors and the Oregon Trail. Both books combine local history with collected ghost lore, presenting reported hauntings and unexplained sightings alongside the historical events and disasters they are said to be connected to. They are written for readers interested in regional folklore and paranormal history of the Pacific Northwest rather than in a broader treatment of the supernatural.
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💬 What our editors say about Ira Wesley Kitmacher's books
“Kitmacher delivers an accessible tour of supernatural lore, ideal for casual enthusiasts of the paranormal. The narrative weaves together shipwrecks, Bigfoot sightings, and pioneer ghosts effectively. However, readers seeking…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Spirits Along the Columbia River Kitmacher, Ira Wesley
“Kitmacher delivers a compelling exploration of Puget Sound’s hauntings, successfully blending local lore with historical detail to create vivid narratives. The book is ideal for enthusiasts of regional spiritualism and those…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Puget Sound
