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“Legends have always run deep in New England—thankfully, Jeff Belanger is here to uncover them and bring them to life. Partnered with the stunning photography of Frank Grace, this collection of mysteries, secrets, and folklore from America’s birthplace is as illuminating as it is fascinating. Get ready for a weird tour of the northeast like no other. So get cozy, light a crackling fire, and maybe lock the front door . . . just to be safe.” —Josh Gates, explorer, host of Discovery’s Expedition Unknown “I can’t think of anyone more qualified to take us through the incredibly curious and weird past of New England than Jeff Belanger. From haunted lighthouses to forgotten folklore, Wicked Strange is a deep dive into the unusual history of the region, accompanied by gorgeous photography by Frank Grace. This book uncovers peculiar tales that have shaped the region’s identity and it is perfect for history buffs and lovers of the uncanny alike.” —Amy Bruni, costar of Kindred Spirits and bestselling author of Food to Die For “Jeff Belanger’s new book, Wicked Strange, is smart, sensitive, and contemporary. A surprising sense of humor accompanies a detailed exploration of the unexplained in a special corner of our country!” —Loren Coleman, director of the International Cryptozoology Museum “Belanger knows New England. He knows weird history. And if you live in or love New England or just dig the kind of weird history that you can jump in a car and see for yourself, you need this beautiful book in your life.” —J.W. Ocker, nationally bestselling author of The United States of Cryptids

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Jeff Belanger is one of the most visible and prolific researchers of legends and lore today. A natural storyteller, he's the award-winning, Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime and is the author of over a dozen books (published in six languages). He also hosts the award-winning New England Legends weekly podcast, which has garnered over four million downloads since its launch and ranks in the top half percent of all podcasts for popularity, according to Listen Notes. Belanger's books include the bestsellersThe Fright Before Christmas, The World's Most Haunted Places, Weird Massachusetts, Our Haunted Lives, The Call of Kilimanjaro, and Who's Haunting the White House? He founded Ghostvillage.com in 1999-one of the web's most popular paranormal destinations-and he's a noted speaker and media personality. He was featured in theone hundredth episode of Stories from the Stage on PBS, he's given a TEDx talk in New York City, and he spoke at MENSA's national conference. Belanger has written for newspapers such as the Boston Globe and USA Today and has served as the writer and researcher on numerous television series, including every single episode of Ghost Adventures (twenty-five seasons and counting), Paranormal Challenge, and Aftershocks on Travel Channel, and Amish Haunting on Destination America. Frank Grace(www.trigphotography.com) has been photographing weird and wonderful New England for the last fifteen years. Both his camera aesthetic and editing technique allow him to bring out the surreal aspects of his subjects and turn renowned haunted locations into stylized-yet creepy-works of art. His photography has been featured in publications such as Playboy and O Muse! Art, Literature & Music Magazine, and some of his images are heading to the moon as part of the Lunar Codex mission. His work has been shown in galleries in both New England and New York.

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