Author on the Case
Teresa
Nordheim
Some stories demand a nurse’s eye, a researcher’s patience, and a writer who won’t look away.
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The Investigator
She spent 30 years learning how people die, survive, and become forgotten.
Teresa Nordheim is a traditionally published author, award-winning journalist, and nurse with nearly three decades of clinical experience. She writes about the cases and curiosities that linger. The ones that reveal something true about human nature, about systems that fail, and about the people history almost forgot.
Her research has taken her into conversations with some of the field’s most respected voices, including forensic anthropologist Dr. Bill Bass, founder of the University of Tennessee’s Body Farm. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas with concentrations in nursing, sociology, and journalism which combines her passion and her talents.
30
YEARS CLINICAL
50+
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
7
BOOKS IN PRINT
TEXAS PARANORMAL
Haunted North Central Texas
Uncover the eerie legends and restless spirits lurking in the heart of the Lone Star State, from Civil War battlegrounds to forgotten frontier towns where the past refuses to stay buried. With a keen eye of a journalist and the heart of a Texan, Teresa Nordheim guides readers through chilling firsthand accounts and meticulously researched lore that prove North Central Texas is far more haunted than anyone dares to admit.
YOUNG READERS PARANORMAL
The Ghostly Tales of North Central Texas
Bringing beloved hauntings from Haunted North Central Texas to life for younger readers ages 8-12, retelling the region’s most spine-tingling stores in a way that is perfectly pitched for curious kids without losing any of the atmosphereic dread that made the original a fan favorite. It’s the ideal book for parents and children to read together, sparking conversations about local history, legends, and the delicious mystery of things that go bump in the night.
WASHINGTON TRUE CRIME
Murder & Mayhem in Seattle
Plunge readers into the dark and violent underbelly of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic city, chroniciling the shocking true crimes, notorious outlaws, and blood-soaked scandals that shaped Seattle from its rowdy frontier days to the modern era. From the Wah-Mee massacre to the serial killers, Seattle has it all. Now available in audio format, which is perfect for true crime lovers whether they are turning the pages or listening along on their way to work.
Deep Dive Into Seattle Shade
“Explore the creepy and chaotic side of Seattle in this great entry int he Murder & Mayhem series. The book brings readers into the deep underbelly of Seattle, exposing it’s sinster history, from famed riots to serial killers. I enoyed this foray into dark history.
Seattle, Pull Yourself Together!
Teresa Nordheim has given us an interesting and elightening history of Seattle. I had no idea it was so down and dirty. I read this relatively quickly as it was really interesting. I met the author at the bookstore for a signing and I’m glad I went. It left me wanting more.
Haunted and Beyond
Growing up in the Seattle area, I am very familiar with Tacoma’s history. Never knew of the haunted stories until I read this. Plus, the pictures put a more brilliant light on the subject. Now, if I ever return to that city I will know what to expect. Fantastic work. Sincere kudos to you.