Haunted Travels of Indiana

by Mark Marimen

Mark Marimen has for years been enmeshing readers in that special blend of myth, memory and experience that makes ghostlore something that-like these beautiful, preternatural phenomena themselves-refuses to be defined. He is enormously attentive to the history of the state's many treasures: her people, her homes and institutions, her lonely roads and shorelines. At every turn, Marimen finds something lovely, something with a story untold, something precious. He treats Indiana's history and, yes, ghosts, with the same tender care as one might handle a yellowed love letter, the threadbare frock of a longdead child, or any of the dear mementos of days gone past. This delicious volume, Marimen's latest transcript of the haunting of his state is-as his previous works-careful, revealing, elusive, transcendent: decidedly undefinable-and incredibly satisfying.

235 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2010

Reviews

[Tuscany Bernier · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a fun, light read. I'm not really a believer in ghosts, but who doesn't like to hear local lore?

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Mr. Marimen gives a detailed history of each location in addition to discussing the legendary hauntings of each location. What I appreciated the most is that this book is a travel guide as well, giving information on how people can see each of these locations for themselves.

[Jennifer Holt · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was a bit dissappointed with this book. Seems most of his stories end up being repeated and haven't really read much on new locations.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chapter 10 is quite possibly the best retelling of The Battle of Tippecanoe I have ever encountered!