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The bone-chilling breeze off Lake Michigan carries unnerving whispers of days gone by.
Sinister Chicago chronicles the unknown, unusual, or otherwise unexplained events that have occurred in Chicago's short history. Author Kali Joy Cramer uncovers the sinister foundations of Chicago's urban legends and unravels the facts around its most notorious murder cases. She looks below the superficial stories of Chicago's most infamous characters and chronicles the tragic accidents that left their mark on the city.
About the author
Kali Cramer is the editor of UrbanMatter Chicago, an online magazine and city guide. She currently lives in Oak Park, IL, where she has both an easy commute and a strong connection to the city of Chicago.
Kali holds a bachelor's degree in English and Communication from Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL. She's worked as a content creator and has written for Chicago Scene Magazine. She is connected with the Chicago media world and will tap local history resource including The Chicago Public Library, the Newberry Library, and the Chicago History Museum, for this project. Her experience in research and writing for a popular audience will make this book thorough and accessible.
Summary
Author Kali Joy Cramer uncovers the sinister foundations of Chicago's urban legends and unravels the facts around its most notorious murder cases. She looks below the superficial stories of Chicago's most infamous characters and chronicles the tragic accidents that have left their mark on the city.
