Investigating the Pied Piper of Hamelin eBook and Audiobook Now Available

Investigating the Pied Piper of Hamelin takes readers and listeners on a journey through the history and folklore surrounding this seemingly mythical figure by examining how the legend has evolved over time. Influenced by various cultural and literary traditions, Michael Finney draws connections to the larger canon of fairy tales.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVK295QQ

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Investigating-the-Pied-Piper-of-Hamelin-Audiobook/B0DX3SMTB3

Author, Michael Finney: “This project started in 2024 as a documystery video series I was working on with Chrissie Pressman. I felt like there was more territory to mine after we released those videos and kept doing more research to build out the investigation further.”

This ebook and audiobook pairing provides an insightful look at:

• The historical context of Hamelin’s rat infestation and its possible connections to real-life events
• The symbolism and significance of the Pied Piper as a figure representing both good and evil forces

Included in both versions is a narrative retelling of the Pied Piper fairy tale, while the ebook also includes a collection of historical imagery and artworks from throughout the ages.

Finney said: “Putting this project together over the last few months has been a great way to explore the history of our stories as they get handed down over time. I hope readers and listeners appreciate the story and collection as it is presented.”