Chris Allen: Press Kit

Chris Allen | Historian, Author, and Paranormal Researcher

Professional Overview

Chris Allen is a historian, author, and paranormal investigator known for his work exploring the intersection between verified history, consciousness, and the unexplained. Based in Savannah, Georgia, Chris is the founder of Haunted Savannah Tours, Destination Ghost, Lodestra, and Shadows of Savannah, four interconnected ventures that blend storytelling, technology, and field investigation to make history and mystery accessible to audiences around the world.

With a background in archival research, historical preservation, and thousands of hours of on-site paranormal investigation across the United States, Chris bridges academic discipline and field experience. His work aims to uncover how place, memory, and consciousness intertwine—revealing the human stories that linger long after time moves on.

Media Bio (Short Version)

Chris Allen is a historian, author, and paranormal investigator from Savannah, Georgia. He has led thousands through Savannah’s haunted history as the founder of Haunted Savannah Tours, while his national platform Destination Ghost expands his storytelling beyond the South. Through Lodestra, Chris develops cutting-edge paranormal research tools and investigation software, and his Shadows of Savannah project reimagines the ghost tour experience through self-guided, GPS-based storytelling.

Areas of Expertise

Savannah and Paranormal history
Paranormal investigation and field methodology
Consciousness and quantum theory in relation to the paranormal
Storytelling and folklore preservation
Technology innovation in paranormal research
Ethical approaches to historical tourism and investigation

Select Projects

Haunted Savannah Tours
Award-winning walking tours combining verified history and local legend, conducted nightly in Savannah’s historic district.
hauntedsavannahtours.com

Destination Ghost
National paranormal travel and media project featuring investigations, podcasting, and storytelling from haunted sites across America.
destinationghost.com

Lodestra
A research and technology company developing paranormal data management systems, investigation tools, and AI-assisted software for field researchers.
lodestra.com

Shadows of Savannah
A self-guided, GPS-based walking tour experience blending immersive audio, historical accuracy, and atmospheric storytelling.
shadowsofsavannah.com

Publications and Works in Progress

The Ghosts We Keep
A forthcoming Southern Gothic novel inspired by the true story of Charles Naujack and Franklin Lawton, exploring memory, grief, and obsession in 1880s Savannah.

The Haunted Savannah Coloring Book
An illustrated exploration of Savannah’s haunted history, featuring original photography and hand-rendered art inspired by real locations and legends.

The Ghosts of Savannah
An accessible, visually rich guidebook to the city’s most storied hauntings, merging history, eyewitness accounts, and modern interpretations.