The bizarre is closer than you think!
Jeff Belanger's latest work, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England, showcases his adventures in exploring the mysterious and the unexplained. With a distinctive flair for storytelling, Jeff delves into New England’s rich history and folklore, making his work an essential experience for history aficionados and fans of the extraordinary. Wicked Strange New England offers a captivating tour through the region’s haunts, strange creatures, and bizarre historical narratives. With a vast library of legends to draw from, each presentation promises a fresh and intriguing experience. The strange and uncanny is often closer than we realize!
When it comes to unraveling the eccentric and fascinating history of New England, few are as qualified as Jeff Belanger. From haunted lighthouses to lost tales of folklore, Wicked Strange takes a profound look at the region’s unusual past. His book and accompanying presentations reveal quirky stories that have influenced New England’s character, making them perfect for both history buffs and those intrigued by the bizarre.
Jeff Belanger has an intimate understanding of New England's unique narrative—its strange history and hidden gems. If you're a resident or simply a fan of this captivating region, you owe it to yourself to explore his beautifully crafted book and experience his spellbinding presentations. His work is a deep dive into the intriguing and unusual history that defines New England.
JEFF BELANGER is a storyteller, adventurer, journalist, and one of the most visible explorers of the unexplained today. For 25 years Jeff has embarked on a quest to uncover the world’s mysteries, diving into stories of folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends both near and far. The author of over a dozen books published in six languages, he is also the Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the PBS and Amazon Prime series New England Legends and the weekly New England Legends podcast. He’s the writer and research for the Ghost Adventures series, and he’s been a guest on hundreds of television and radio networks and programs, including History, Travel Channel, Biography Channel, PBS, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, BBC, and Coast to Coast AM.
This program is kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Conway Public Library and is part of their Program Series.
