Haunted Illinois: The Travel Guide to the History & Hauntings of the Prairie State

by Troy Taylor

Join author Troy Taylor on a journey like no other you have ever taken before--a chilling trip through the haunted history of Illinois! Discover the dark side of the Prairie State with this terrifying collection of tales which spans the history of the state and travels through the shadowy corners from Little Egypt to the Windy City. In this book, you will encounter ghosts and haunted places the phantoms of the Old Slave House, Mary of Pemberton Hall, the White Lady of the Allerton Estate, Haunted Decatur, The Ghosts of Springfield, the haunts of Abraham Lincoln, Resurrection Mary, the restless ghosts of Bachelor's Grove Cemetery, and literally dozens more! Do you believe in ghosts? You will after you read this book!

Genres: Nonfiction, Ghosts, Paranormal, Travel

Paperback

First published February 1, 1999

Reviews

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a compilation of ghost sightings in different areas of Illinois. Taylor tells you the history of the area being talked about and then follows it with short stories of who may be haunting a particular place. Some stories are better than others but overall an entertaining read.

[Hanna Noonan]

I actually enjoyed this book allot. iI think the authors purpose was to share what exciting\bizarre mysterious stories in Illinois. The theme of this book is kind of a mix of horror and mystery. Troy Taylor is an Illinois resident who is fascinated with history and ghost stories. He does a great job of relating the history of a particular place along with the allegations made about it being haunted without drawing conclusions. He lets the reader be the judge. He does not condone people trespassing in grave yards or other places that should be kept private and so often just gives a general location of the place in question. its a great piece filled with fun and great interest, but not necessarily to be taken with entire seriousness. Definitely worth the time and fully enjoyable!

[Bobby · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a native and resident of Illinois, this was quite a fun read. I found it, like a tongue in cheek, History or Discovery channel type piece filled with fun and great interest, but not necessarily to be taken with entire seriousness. Definitely worth the time and fully enjoyable! I love the idea of haunted places and I am sure some are here in my neighborhood with it's historic residences!!

[Selkie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although the book has places throughout the state, the majority deals with haunted places in Chicago & Decatur. He has at least one book out about Decatur as well.
Sadly, it overlooked the area in which I was most interested, even though it is a region that seems to be full of paranormal activity well known by its inhabitants.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book offers not only a historical look at Illinois, but also a look into why it is one of the most haunted states. This book provides numerous short stories of folklore and hauntings broken down into geographical sections of the state.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fairly entertaining. These books don't delve much into the facts about each alleged haunting, such as historical records, most of the time. But they talk about folklore and legends of hauntings in a way that is interesting.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you ever want to know anything about ghosts in Illinois, read this book. It covers just about everything in every big or little city.

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Better written than Haunted New York by Revai. Didn't really captivate me.

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a pretty good one for it being a freebie for the Kindle. I enjoyed it.

[Angie and the Daily Book Dose · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this on the train. Very light reading and not exceptionally 'scary'. Lots of little short blurbs about haunted sited throughout Illinois. Read strictly for light entertainment.