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One Eastern student took several events from the darker side of Charleston's history and creatively blended them into a fictional story in his book entitled, 'Tales of Coles County, Illinois'... The concept of the book is a great one. It makes the history of Coles County a more interesting read, and tricks people into reading history without feeling like they're going through a history book. - Daily Eastern NewsOctober 28, 2005 Long before TV stations like SyFy and the Travel Channel took an interest in the area, Michael Kleen was researching and writing about remarkable episodes from the county's past. With a blend of fact and fiction, Tales of Coles County is a unique look at the history and places that make Coles County such an interesting place to visit. - JG-TCAugust 12, 2013

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Michael Kleen is a writer, historian, and folklorist from Illinois. He has a M.A. in History from Eastern Illinois University and a M.S. in Education from Western Illinois University. He is best known for his work about Illinois folklore, but he is also a freelance columnist and public speaker. He has spoken about local history and folklore at conventions, libraries, cafes, schools, and colleges; and he has presented research papers at the 2007, 2010, and 2011 Conference on Illinois History in Springfield. Michael has written several books, including Haunting Illinois: A Tourist's Guide to the Weird and Wild Places of the Prairie State, Paranormal Illinois, and Witchcraft in Illinois: A Cultural History.

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