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Sherri Brake

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5 titles in the catalog 1 related series 79/100 editorial score

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Series by this author Haunted America 2

About the author

Sherri Brake writes regional books on haunted places in Ohio and West Virginia, published mainly by History Press. The Haunted History of the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (2014) covers the 19th-century asylum in Weston, West Virginia, known for lobotomies, straitjackets, and seclusion cells. The Haunted History of the Ohio State Reformatory (2010) traces the prison's history from its 1896 opening as a reformatory for young offenders to its later use for more dangerous criminals, and the reported hauntings tied to the building. Haunted Stark County: A Ghoulish History gathers local legends from that Ohio county, including stories tied to theaters, canal towpaths, and older buildings. Brake's books pair documented institutional and local history with collected ghost stories, in the format typical of History Press's regional haunted-history series, aimed at readers interested in Ohio and West Virginia history alongside the folklore attached to it.

📖 Where to start with Sherri Brake

The Haunted History of the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Are you drawn to the shadowed corners of history, the unsettling truths of human suffering, or places believed to retain potent spiritual energy? Open the book → Haunted Stark County: A Ghoulish History Brake, Sherri If you're drawn to the chilling intersection of history and the supernatural, particularly within Ohio's Midwest, this book is for you. Open the book → The Haunted History of the Ohio State Reformatory Readers fascinated by true crime, architectural decay, and ghost stories. Open the book →

💬 What our editors say about Sherri Brake's books

“While Sherri Brake’s chronicle effectively captures the oppressive atmosphere of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, it may not satisfy readers seeking rigorous academic analysis or complex theoretical frameworks. Those expecting…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Haunted History of the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

“Brake delivers a compelling compilation of Stark County’s spectral secrets, effectively weaving together abandoned asylums, hallowed burial grounds, and phantom diners into a cohesive narrative. The book succeeds in creating an…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Stark County: A Ghoulish History Brake, Sherri

“This title effectively serves as a bridge between cinematic lore and historical fact, though it may disappoint academic historians seeking rigorous archival analysis. The narrative relies heavily on anecdotal reports from ghost…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Haunted History of the Ohio State Reformatory

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📋 Editions by Sherri Brake in the catalog

Edition	Year	Publisher	Pages	ISBN
The Haunted History of the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum	2014	Createspace Independent Pu	178	9781466401198
Haunted Stark County: A Ghoulish History Brake, Sherri	2009	History Press	128	9781596296084
The Haunted History of the Ohio State Reformatory	—	History Press Library Edit	162	9781540224125
The Haunted History of the Ohio State Reformatory Brake, Sherri	2010	History Press	160	9781596299351
Haunted Stark County: A Ghoulish History	2009	History Press Library Edit	130	9781540219534

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Books by this author run $14–$31. Current price and availability are shown next to each title.

Does Sherri Brake have a book series?

Yes — Haunted America. The series are listed at the top of this page, each with its reading order.