About the author
Michael Kleen is the author of Witchcraft in Illinois: A Cultural History (History Press, 2017) and Paranormal Illinois (Schiffer Publishing, 2010), both listed in the catalogue's occult-philosophy and witchcraft-wicca sections. Witchcraft in Illinois traces the state's lesser-known witchcraft history beyond the familiar Salem narrative, while Paranormal Illinois collects regional ghost lore, from a reportedly haunted stretch of rural road to accounts tied to the state's broader history. The books are grounded in local and regional history rather than personal practice, aimed at readers interested in Midwestern folklore, hauntings, and the record behind them. The catalogue's own copy references an earlier related title, Haunting Illinois, suggesting a body of work focused specifically on Illinois folklore and the paranormal. No further biographical details about the author are given in the listing.
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💬 What our editors say about Michael Kleen's books
“Kleen’s meticulous documentation provides a necessary corrective to skewed perceptions of magical practice in the United States. However, this scholarly approach may not suit readers seeking sensationalist accounts or practical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Witchcraft in Illinois: A Cultural History
“Kleen’s exhaustive research delivers a compelling collection of regional hauntings, effectively challenging conventional historical narratives to reveal hidden spectral truths. The narrative successfully weaves infamous local…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Paranormal Illinois
