About the author
James A. Willis writes regional books on ghost lore and paranormal legends published by Globe Pequot and Stackpole Books. The Big Book of Ohio Ghost Stories surveys reported hauntings across Ohio, presenting the state's paranormal folklore in a narrative, story-by-story format. Haunted Indiana covers similar ground for Indiana, moving through specific sites including a haunted theatre, a bridge, a historic house, and a cemetery, each treated as a discrete local legend with its own backstory. Both books belong to a genre of state-focused ghost story collections aimed at readers interested in regional folklore and reputedly haunted locations they might recognize or visit, rather than at investigation methodology or historical analysis. The emphasis throughout is on storytelling drawn from local legend and reported accounts rather than on evaluating the evidence behind the claims.
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“This compendium offers a solid introduction to Indiana’s spectral heritage, weaving together diverse accounts from famous locations like the Strand Theatre and Purple Head Bridge. While it succeeds in presenting a rich tapestry…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Indiana Willis, James A
“James A. Willis delivers a competent survey of Ohio’s haunted geography, effectively weaving together historical context with spectral anecdotes. The book succeeds as a portable guide for the curious, offering concise yet vivid…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Big Book of Ohio Ghost Stories Willis, James A
