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GHOST STORIES OF ILLINOIS by Jo-Anne Christensen (2000) Enjoy 75 accounts of ghostly visitations. Among them spirits from the Great Chicago Fire, the curse of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, a spectral steamboat on Fulton County's Spoon River and the wandering ghost of Abe Lincoln. $11.95
GHOSTHUNTING ILLINOIS by John Kachuba (2005) Last year, author John Kachuba took us on a tour of the spooky goings-on in his home state of Ohio. Now, the ever-intrepid ghost hunter, armed with an open mind, a healthy dose of skepticism and his trademark wit, returns. GHOSTHUNTING ILLINOIS examines more than 30 of the spookiest haunts, from cemeteries to inns and hotels to libraries and museums, all over the Prairie State. In GHOSTHUNTING ILLINOIS, readers will learn of haunted locales across Illinois, including: • The Biograph Theatre in Chicago, where FBI agents gunned down Public Enemy #1, John Dillinger • The Lady in Gray who haunts the building which houses the studios of The Oprah Winfrey Show • The Bloomington deli inhabited by the ghost of a friendly little girl • A ghostly funeral procession near Fort de Chartres in southwest Illinois • The Peoria library and the apparent "curse" of being the library’s director • Plus tales of Decatur’s Greenwood Bride, The Jasmine Lady of Alton, the Wumpus at Bradley University and many more. $14.95
MORE CHICAGO HAUNTS BY URSULA BIELSKI (2000) Finally! A sequel to the wonderfully entertaining book on the ghosts and haunted spots of Chicago, America’s most haunted city! In this new volume, the author once again delves into the dark side of the Chicagoland region and introduces a number of new hauntings like the ghosts of the Ovaltine Factory, the Water Tower spirits, Wrigley Field ghosts, haunts of Al Capone and 45 other mysteries of Illinois! Highly recommended! $15.00
GRAVEYARDS OF CHICAGO BY MATT HUCKE & URSULA BIELSKI (1999) The creator of the GRAVEYARDS.COM website and the author of the wonderful CHICAGO HAUNTS, team up for this historical and in-depth look at the many cemeteries of the Windy City. The book provides historical background, photographs, biographies of famous people and even the ghost stories of Chicago cemeteries. Included are the many strange and unusual tales of burials not within the proper cemeteries of the region, Virgin Mary sightings, ghostly tales like Inez Clarke, Julia Petta (the Italian Bride), Resurrection Mary, Bachelor’s Grove and much more! Highly recommended! $15.00
MULDOON: A TRUE CHICAGO GHOST STORY by Rocco A. Facchini (2003) Tales of a Forgotten Rectory -- For those readers always searching for a book about a single haunted location, look no further than this wonderful title! It tells the story of a young priest, fresh out of the seminary, who comes a now forgotten parish on Chicago’s near west side. As he struggles to adapt to rectory life, he soon learns that the place is haunted by a former bishop’s ghost! This compelling, true story features a colorful cast of characters, as well as a host of supernatural manifestations, and reveals the legend of Bishop Peter Muldoon -- which in itself is filled with revenge, scandal and possibly even murder. This is a must-read book and one that the reader will not soon forget! $15.00
THE I-FILES BY JAY RATH (1999) True reports of unexplained phenomena in Illinois! This in an entertaining and fun book that will have you watching the skies and the forests of Illinois for everything from UFO’s to giant birds, Bigfoot, and other odd creatures. The author has taken scores of reports from Illinois and an unusual collection of weird stories and accounts. Recommended to those with an interest in Illinois strangeness! $14.95
ODDBALL ILLINOIS BY JEROME POHLEN (2000) A fascinating and entertaining look at the strange, the bizarre and unusual sites in Illinois, from haunted places to reports of the Virgin Mary to the downright weird. This is a great travel guide for ghost hunter and those in search of the peculiar. The book includes a guide to the state’s crime and gangster-related spots (including haunted ones); haunted cemeteries like Greenwood, Bachelor’s Grove and others; weird stores, homes, museums and much more! Great book! $13.95
THE ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE by William J. Helmer & Arthur Bilek (2004) The Untold Story of the Gangland Bloodbath that Brought Down Al Capone --- The respected crime author is joined by the former chief of the Cook County Sheriff's police for the first book length study of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the grisly machine gun killings of seven of bootlegger Bugs Moran's men. Based on new evidence, a discovered manuscript and a long-supressed confession, the book reveals that the massacre was not ordered by Capone but was a case of bad timing and terrible judgment on the part of a secret crew from St. Louis who was known to Capone's mob as the "American Boys". This is a fascinating book and may just turn what we know about the massacre upside down! (Hardcover) $24.95
TINDER BOX: THE IROQUOIS THEATRE DISASTER 1903 by Anthony Patch (2003) Written 100 years after the horrific fire in downtown Chicago, the Iroquois Theatre Fire still remains one of the worst man-made disasters in history. The author and former CBS reporter tells the grisly story of the fire in riveting detail and explores the shortcuts in construction, the minute by minute events of the fire and the horrible aftermath. This is a must-read book about a chilling episode in Chicago history! (Hardcover) $24.95
DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY by Erik Larson (2003) A Breathtaking account of the incredible events surrounding the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair that tells the story of two men: Daniel H. Burnham, the architect responsible for the fair's construction, and H.H. Holmes, a serial killer masquerading as a charming doctor. This true account is written in the style of the best fiction and recounts Burnham’s efforts to make the fair a success as well as the sinister activities of Holmes, who was responsible for scores of murders at the time of the fair. He devised and erected the World's Fair Hotel (later known as his “Murder Castle“), complete with crematorium and gas chamber, near the fairgrounds and used the event as well as his own charismatic personality to lure victims. The author combines the two stories, usually in alternating chapters, and provides an account of both the magical and the dark side of Chicago -- making this a must read for all “haunted history” buffs! $14.95
CHICAGO BY GASLIGHT BY RICHARD LINDBERG (1996) A fascinating look at the crimes and dark history of Chicago from 1880-1920. This well-written and compelling book takes a look at the most notorious characters, crimes and black deeds from the period. It includes HH Holmes and his "Murder Castle", the dangerous Levee Districts, crooked cops and politicians, the early days of the Chicago "outfit" and more! $14.00
TO SLEEP WITH THE ANGELS BY DAVID COWAN & JOHN KUENSTLER (1996) A detailed and riveting account of the tragic Our Lady of Angels school fire, which shocked the entire nation in December 1958. The inferno claimed the lives of 92 children and three nuns at this Catholic elementary school on Chicago's west side and created not only an unsolved mystery that lingers to this day, but nationwide fire safety reform in American schools as well. Highly recommended! $14.95
THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE BY ROSS MILLER (2000) A fascinating, in-depth and illustrated look at the horrific fire of 1871 that devastated the city of Chicago. Includes eyewitness accounts and an entertaining narrative about the events before during and after the Great Fire. Great read! $17.95
CHICAGO THEN & NOW BY ELIZABETH MCNULTY (2000) A wonderfully illustrated photo book that chronicles both the history and the architecture of Chicago, showing scenes of the city as they were in the past and as they are today. Views include the Chicago skyline, Hull House, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, and many, many others. Highly recommended! $19.95
THE GANGS OF CHICAGO BY HERBERT ASBURY (1940 edition) Previously published under the title Gem of the Prairie, this book is the classic volume on the history of Chicago crime, from the early days to the heyday of Al Capone and the Chicago mob. Filled with stories and accounts from the history of the city, read about previously unknown locations, little known tales of murder, death and terror and then read some of the best accounts of the Chicago Prohibitions wars -- written just after they happened! $14.95
GREAT CHICAGO FIRES BY DAVID COWAN (2001) The co-author of To Sleep with the Angels returns with a look at the other Chicago fires -- besides the inferno that devastated the city in 1871. In this beautifully illustrated book, the author reveals a number of other horrific disasters including the World's Fair Faire, the Iroquois Theater fire, the LaSalle Hotel fire, stockyard disasters, the Queen of Heaven fire and its aftermath and much more. Highly recommended! $19.95
MACOUPIN COUNTY ON ROUTE 66 BY DENNIS GARRELS (2007) Each community in Macoupin County has its own flavorful history. Historic Route 66 passes through many towns in the county. Some communities are located on a major Native American trail. The courthouse in Carlinville was once the largest outside New York. Early labor organizer Mary Harris “Mother” Jones is buried in Mount Olive. $19.99
BLOODY WILLIAMSON BY PAUL M. ANGLE (1992) A reprint of the classic 1952 book about the crime, gangsters and bloody days in Illinois' most violent county. An in-depth look at the men and events that shaped the dark side of the region including Charlie Birger, the Shelton Gang, S. Glenn Young and of course the Herrin Massacre, the Prohibition Wars and the battles with the Ku Klux Klan. Your collection is not complete without it! $20.00
A KNIGHT OF ANOTHER SORT BY GARY DENEAL (1998) The legacy of Charlie Birger, Southern Illinois' most famous gangster, is revealed in this one of a kind book on the heyday of crime in the region. The account details his early life and rise to power as a key figure in the violence that galvanized America during the Prohibition era. Compiled from years of research and interviews, this is a classic tale of Southern Illinois and one of the best books ever written on the subject. $19.95
MURDER IN LITTLE EGYPT BY DARCY O'BRIEN (1989) The book that has come to be considered a classic of Illinois crime is now back in print again. This graphic and compelling book tells the story of Dr. John Dale Cavaness, a respected Southern Illinois physician who was charged with the murder of his son in 1984. Outraged and disbelieving, the people of the region rose to his defense -- only to discover that a monster lurked beneath this polished exterior. An amazing book that lays bare the darkest secrets of Little Egypt. $14.00
TALES & TRAILS OF ILLINOIS BY STU FLIEGE (2002) Collected from the author's award-winning newspaper columns, this book presents a unique and fascinating look at Illinois history, highlighting both historical events and the colorful characters that made Illinois history so amazing. Includes the Iroquois Theater Fire, Allerton Park, pioneers, gangsters, miners, Utopian leaders, the history of salt production, the Murphysboro Mud Monster, as well as quirky facts and spooky stories that won't be found in a traditional history book. $17.95
DISASTER GREAT LAKES by Megan Long (2002) The author of the excellent “Ghosts of the Great Lakes” takes a compelling look at 50 of the most dramatic events to occur in and around the Great Lakes, from violent and unpredictable weather, the War of 1812, lost ships, horrific fires, train wrecks and even environmental disasters. Well told and richly illustrated, the book also includes a concise list of the worst disasters to ever strike the region and makes for fascinating reading! $19.95
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN ILLINOIS BY GLENNETTE TILLEY TURNER (2002) A compelling and detailed look at the Underground Railroad in Illinois, from the people and characters involved to the stations, the locations, the history, the various routes used and much more. A wonderful account of the events that occurred in Illinois, as well as an introduction to the Underground Railroad itself. $16.95