James Renner

James Renner, author of "It Came from Ohio," "Amy: My Search for Her Killer," "The Serial Killer's Apprentice," and other books

James Renner is a novelist, freelance journalist, and blogger. In his spare time, he hunts serial killers. His true crime stories have been published in the Best American Crime Reporting and Best Creative Nonfiction anthologies. His film adaptation of a Stephen King story was an official selection at the 2005 Montreal World Film Festival.

Speaking Topics

It Came from Ohio! Strange but true scary stories from the Buckeye State
James Renner has researched sightings of frightening creatures across our state for the new book, It Came from Ohio! Subjects include The Loveland Frog, a Toledo werewolf, UFO’s over Portage County, and sea monsters in Lake Erie.

Booking Info

Speaking Fee: $200

Home: Akron, Ohio

Books by James Renner