Jim McKenna

Jim McKenna lives and writes in rural Illinois.

His published works include short fiction, poetry, travel guides, and essays on Western history and true crime.

His hobbies include Shakespeare, playing guitar (badly), horror movies, and deep dives into folklore and history.

A lifelong “Ripperologist”, Jim is an authority on Jack the Ripper and the Whitechapel murders (we can expect a book coming soon!)

An avid reader, some of Jim's favorite writers are H.P. Lovecraft, Agatha Christie, Truman Capote, Jack London, Jeff Guinn, Harold Schechter, Stephen King, and Preston & Child.

And of course, and forever, William Shakespeare.