In “The Haunting of Room 904,” a woman who can commune with spirits is pulled into a sweeping conspiracy tied to a Native American massacre.

The reviews praised “Crooked Tree” for being a great read and for its treatment of Native American themes. "An intelligent horror story with skin-crawling entertainment. ‘Crooked Tree’ is ...

Joe Chianakas, a Peoria native, finds inspiration for his writing ... His other works include the 'Rabbit in Red' horror trilogy, the short story collection 'Nightmares Under the Moonlight ...