Keven McQueen Books

On March 27, 1890, a devastating storm moved over the Ohio River Valley, spawning dozens of deadly tornados. The most powerful of these twisters touched down in Louisville, carving a path of unprecedented destruction from Main Street to the end of town. In the aftermath, nearly eight hundred buildings in the city were destroyed, and over one hundred people perished. In all, the storm produced over twenty-five tornados that day, and it remains the twenty-fifth deadliest storm in U.S. history. Join local author Keven McQueen as he chronicles Louisville's most violent natural disaster, with tales of harrowing rescues and rebuilding.

From ghost towns to circus performers to mass hysteria, the Bluegrass State is no stranger to the strange. Read stories of famed President Abraham Lincoln you've never heard before. Find possible solutions to the mystery of Pearl Bryan's missing head and decipher the outrageous hoaxes involving an unsolvable puzzle and monkeys trained to perform farm work. Learn about the time when the author wrote to Charles Manson as a joke and Manson wrote back--four times. Join author Keven McQueen as he recounts some of the weirder vignettes from Kentucky lore.

Exploring Kentucky's peculiar death-related history, the author delves into bizarre tales and practices, including unusual embalming techniques and the eerie legends surrounding Louisville's ghosts. This examination of the macabre promises to be both fascinating and unsettling, revealing the darker side of the state's past in an engaging manner.

Exploring the eccentric side of Bluegrass history, this collection features bizarre and lesser-known tales, including the phenomenon of raining amphibians, treasure hunts, and mysterious sightings. Delve into intriguing legends such as Owensboro's Loch Ness Monster and the possibility of catacombs beneath Lexington. Through these captivating stories, the author invites readers to uncover the quirky and forgotten aspects of Kentucky's past, making for an entertaining and informative journey.

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"Describes various historical murder cases from Indiana history ranging from the late 19th century to the 1930s. The cases include solved and unsolved crimes, along with social insight into the times in which they were committed"--

Set in post-Civil War Louisville, this collection unveils the city's thrilling yet perilous evolution into a cultural and commercial center. Keven McQueen explores its darker underbelly through chilling tales of crime and depravity, highlighting the era's notorious figures and events. From the marriage of a convicted murderer to a notorious prostitute to the exploits of a criminal couple reminiscent of Bonnie and Clyde, these true crime stories reveal a fascinating, often shocking, slice of history that is both captivating and hard to believe.

Explore the eerie and unusual events that have shaped southern Indiana's past. This journey delves into the region's darker historical moments, offering a glimpse into its mysterious and often unsettling stories. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by the macabre, this book uncovers the hidden tales that linger in the shadows of Indiana's history.

The story features Rufus Cantrell, the charismatic king of the ghouls, who navigates a world filled with monsters and ghosts. It delves into eerie tales from the tombs, exploring themes of buried treasure and the antics of grave robbers. The narrative captures the whimsical and often unpredictable nature of life, blending humor with the supernatural.