Author Description

Death is a destination of finality. We are all headed toward this destination, which, depending on beliefs, leads us to an afterlife, or to a never-ending sleep. Throughout the pages in this book, Charles A. Banks explores questions that we all have regarding the processes of death and beliefs of an afterlife. The stories shrouded in the mystery of death hold a true testament to the beliefs of groups throughout history and today. On this quest, Charles counts down a Top 10 haunted destinations in the Midwest, including: Farrar Schoolhouse, Villisca Ax Murder House, Missouri State Penitentiary, Malvern Manor, Iowa State Penitentiary, Edinburgh Manor, Mars Hill, Birthday (Giblin) Bridge, Mason Inn, Mendota, Dumas, & The Black Angel