About the author
Jeff Belanger (born August 8, 1974) is an American writer who focuses on the paranormal. He hosts the Emmy-nominated series New England Legends and co-hosts, with Ray Auger, the New England Legends podcast. He is a writer and researcher for Ghost Adventures and has appeared on several episodes. Paranormal researcher Ben Radford calls Belanger a "ghost storyteller" rather than a "ghost investigator." In 2021, Belanger published a book about his experience reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. == Education and career == Jeff Belanger graduated from Hofstra University with a B.A. in English. After college he was editor-in-chief of Main Street, a biweekly arts and entertainment newspaper in northern Fairfield County, Connecticut. He previously worked in marketing and public relations and is now a full-time writer and storyteller living in Massachusetts.
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“Jeff Belanger delivers a meticulous guide that acts as both a travelogue and a cultural archive for New England's unsettling narratives. The book excels in showcasing how local legends maintain their unique character against…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England
“Belanger delivers a meticulously researched journey into the enigmatic realm beyond our perception, making complex topics accessible through feature articles and historical hauntings. The book’s strength lies in its balance of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Paranormal Encounters: A Look at the Evidence Belanger, Jeff
“This compilation offers a robust overview of global haunted sites, appealing primarily to enthusiasts of spiritualism and paranormal tourism. However, it does not suit skeptics or those seeking rigorous academic historiography,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Encyclopedia of Haunted Places, Revised Edition: Ghostly Locales from Around the World (Second Edition, Revised)