About the author
Michael Norman (June 29, 1947 – August 6, 2021) was an American author known for his supernatural book series Haunted which he has written alongside fellow author Beth Scott. Norman, who hailed from Illinois, graduated with a master's degree from Northern Illinois University in 1969. He worked at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls journalism department from 1973 until his retirement in May 2003. In 1996, Norman made a guest appearance in the Annie Award-nominated talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coast. He later spoke about Haunted Hollywood on the Travel Channel, which was Number 9 on the countdown of World's Creepiest Destinations.
📖 Where to start with Michael Norman
💬 What our editors say about Michael Norman's books
“This text is a dense academic examination that may not suit casual readers seeking light entertainment or broad generalizations. It requires patience for detailed sociological analysis and specific historical focus on São Paulo…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Heartland
“Michael Norman’s compilation is a valuable resource for those seeking genuine accounts of North American hauntings. By prioritizing firsthand testimonies over fictional storytelling, it offers a distinct perspective on the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Homeland: A Definitive Collection of North American Ghost Stories Norman, Michael
“Michael Norman delivers a straightforward compilation of spectral secrets tailored for entertainment rather than scholarly rigor. It succeeds in weaving chilling tales from historic mansions and forgotten battlegrounds, offering…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Wisconsin
📋 Editions by Michael Norman in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haunted Heartland | 1991 | University of Wisconsin Pr | 352 | 9780299315146 |
| Haunted Homeland: A Definitive Collection of North American Ghos | 2008 | Tor Books | 448 | 9780765321596 |
| Haunted Wisconsin | 2017 | Terrace Books | 272 | 9780299285944 |
| The Nearly Departed: Minnesota Ghost Stories & Legends | 2009 | Minnesota Historical Socie | 304 | 9780873517171 |
| Historic Haunted America Norman, Michael | 2007 | Tor Books | 448 | 9780765319708 |
| Haunted America Norman, Michael | 2007 | Tor Books | 416 | 9780765319678 |
| Haunted Heritage: A Definitive Collection of North American Ghos | 2007 | Tor Books | 384 | 9780765319685 |
