About the author
Jeff Provine writes regional history and ghost-lore books focused on Oklahoma, particularly the city of Norman. Haunted Oklahoma (Globe Pequot, 2021) surveys statewide legends spanning Native American history, Spanish-era miners, outlaws, and ranchers tied to the state's reputedly haunted sites. His earlier books, Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma and Haunted Norman, Oklahoma (History Press, 2013-2014), narrow the focus to the University of Oklahoma campus and the town itself, tracing ghost stories back to specific incidents such as a hospital fire and a buried-treasure legend tied to a local gangster. Provine's approach treats hauntings as a way into local history, pairing each story with documented background on the place involved. The books are aimed at readers interested in Oklahoma history and ghost-tourism rather than at paranormal investigation as such.
📖 Where to start with Jeff Provine
💬 What our editors say about Jeff Provine's books
“Provine’s compilation offers a compelling, albeit niche, glimpse into the paranormal lore surrounding Norman’s university. The text effectively captures the unsettling nature of disembodied organ melodies and restless spirits in…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma
“This compilation offers a broad survey of Oklahoma’s spectral residents, covering everything from outlaws to university haunts. While it succeeds in presenting a diverse tapestry of the Sooner State's supernatural lore, it lacks…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Oklahoma: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Sooner State
“Provine delivers a charming compilation of local lore that succeeds in atmospheric storytelling rather than rigorous paranormal investigation. It is best suited for tourists and residents seeking a spooky narrative backdrop to…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Norman, Oklahoma Provine, Jeff
📋 Editions by Jeff Provine in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma | 2013 | History Press Library Edit | 130 | 9781540222350 |
| Haunted Oklahoma: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Sooner Sta | 2021 | Globe Pequot Publishing | 128 | 9781493047178 |
| Haunted Norman, Oklahoma Provine, Jeff | — | History Press | 144 | 9781626195639 |
| Haunted Norman, Oklahoma | 2014 | History Press Library Edit | 146 | 9781540223579 |
| Campus Ghosts of Norman, Oklahoma Provine, Jeff | 2013 | History Press | 128 | 9781626192126 |
