About the author
J Allen Cross is the author of "The Witch's Guide to the Paranormal: How to Investigate, Communicate, and Clear Spirits" (2022, Llewellyn Publications) and "American Brujeria: Modern Mexican American Folk Magic" (Weiser Books). The first approaches ghost investigation from a witchcraft practitioner's perspective, describing methods for identifying and resolving different types of haunting, including residual and poltergeist activity, using magical rather than purely paranormal-investigation techniques. "American Brujeria" documents a folk magic tradition the author describes as a blend of American and Mexican practice, rooted in Mexican-American cultural heritage and adapted by people living in the United States. Both books are practical guides aimed at readers already engaged with witchcraft or folk magic who want techniques specific to spirit work and to a Mexican-American magical tradition, rather than general introductions to either witchcraft or paranormal investigation.
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“Cross provides a compelling overview of Brujeria as a unique, resilient system blending Catholic iconography and indigenous spirituality. While it serves well as a cultural map and introductory toolkit for altar construction and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on American Brujeria: Modern Mexican American Folk Magic
“Cross offers a comprehensive framework that effectively merges witchcraft with spirit communication, making complex energetic concepts accessible. The inclusion of protective seals and transition rituals adds significant value…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Witch's Guide to the Paranormal: How to Investigate, Communicate, and Clear Spirits
