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Ghost Trancer: A Hypnotist Among the Spirits
by Michael MezmerGhosthunter extraordinaire Michael Mezmer takes readers on an unforgettable journey to his favorite haunts, introducing us to some of his more memorable acquaintances from the spirit world, including shadow people, poltergeists, angels, and, of course, the legendary Donkey Lady.There are numerous books about ghost hunting, but none like Ghost Trancer. Author Michael Mezmer explores the paranormal world from the perspective of an award-winning hypnotist and magician. Michael takes you along on his own personal life journey of discovery, beginning with his coal-mining Grandpap&’s vision of an angel appearing in the mines of West Virginia and continuing on to Michael&’s first contact with supernatural entities on an elite cruise ship in Asia. As the stories in the book progress, spanning decades, Michael becomes a skilled ghost hunter and takes you on some incredible hunts throughout the Western U.S. that are fascinating and sometimes even disturbing. You will encounter along the way spirits, shadow people, and poltergeists that still roam the Old Montana Prison, the legendary Donkey Lady Bridge in Texas, a desert cemetery in Nevada, a ghost town in Montana, Las Vegas casinos, and so many other historic locations. One investigation becomes personal for Michael&’s wife, Susie, when she makes contact with her deceased first husband, proving that love never dies. Michael&’s investigations will take you one step beyond the impossible, where things exist in the shadows and thrive during the witching hour. Ghost Trancer: A Hypnotist Among the Spirits presents documented evidence that life does go on beyond the veil of our understanding.
Ghost-Hunter's Casebook: The Investigations of Andrew Green Revisited
by Bowen PearseAndrew Green, who died in 2004, was for sixty years one of Britain's most active and best-known ghost-hunters. The Daily Telegraph famously christened him 'the Spectre Inspector'. The author of best-sellers such as Our Haunted Kingdom and Ghost Hunting: a Practical Guide, he investigated hundreds of reported hauntings during his career, from famous cases such as 'the poltergeist girl of Battersea' to cases where a client had simply taken the wrong medication before bed. The most important cases from his lifetime of research are collected together in this volume - alongside new research and many reports that have never previously been published. This is an essential guide to the career of Britain's most famous ghost-hunter, and indeed to the paranormal history of 'our haunted kingdom'.
Ghosting
by Edith PattouOn a hot summer night in a midwestern town, a high school teenage prank goes horrifically awry. Alcohol, guns, and a dare. Within minutes, as events collide, innocents becomes victims--with tragic outcomes altering lives forever, a grisly and unfortunate scenario all too familiar from current real-life headlines. But victims can also become survivors, and as we come to know each character through his/her own distinctive voice and their interactions with one another, we see how, despite pain and guilt, they can reach out to one another, find a new equilibrium, and survive. <P><P> Told through multiple points of view in naturalistic free verse and stream of consciousness, this is an unforgettable, haunting tale.
Ghostly Adventures
by Christopher BalzanoThere are certain towns that we all associate with ghost stories and sightings. But creepy encounters happen everyday all throughout this country-in towns that you may never have heard of, to normal people, just like you! WithGhostly Adventures, you can travel to these terrifying towns and share in the scare. Let ghost guru, Christopher Balzano, be your guide through the jaw-dropping true tales that happen all around the U. S. , in places like: the Boston hotel where old Mr. Parker returns to check on his guests the lost village of Dudleytown, Connecticut, where all residents vanished without a trace the Summerwind Mansion in northeast Wisconsin, whose secret compartment housed a man's corpse for years Terrifying true tales and frightening facts come together to create hours of eerie entertainment that you can read on your own or out loud with friends. WithGhostly Adventures, you can stop just wondering about ghosts and get to know them yourself! Christopher Balzano: is a teacher and folklorist. He has been investigating the unknown for twelve years and is currently running the Massachusetts Paranormal Crossroads website. His writing has appeared inThe Haunted Times, Mystery Magazine, as well asUnexplained Paranormal Magazine. His investigations have been covered byThe Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, The Standard Times, andWorchester Magazine. Balzano lives in Boston, MA.
Ghostly Adventures
by Christopher BalzanoThere are certain towns that we all associate with ghost stories and sightings. But creepy encounters happen everyday all throughout this country-in towns that you may never have heard of, to normal people, just like you! With Ghostly Adventures, you can travel to these terrifying towns and share in the scare. Let ghost guru, Christopher Balzano, be your guide through the jaw-dropping true tales that happen all around the U.S., in places like:the Boston hotel where old Mr. Parker returns to check on his guests the lost village of Dudleytown, Connecticut, where all residents vanished without a tracethe Summerwind Mansion in northeast Wisconsin, whose secret compartment housed a man's corpse for yearsTerrifying true tales and frightening facts come together to create hours of eerie entertainment that you can read on your own or out loud with friends. With Ghostly Adventures, you can stop just wondering about ghosts and get to know them yourself!Christopher Balzano: is a teacher and folklorist. He has been investigating the unknown for twelve years and is currently running the Massachusetts Paranormal Crossroads website. His writing has appeared in The Haunted Times, Mystery Magazine, as well as Unexplained Paranormal Magazine. His investigations have been covered by The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald, The Standard Times, and Worchester Magazine. Balzano lives in Boston, MA.
Ghostly County Durham (Ghostly Ser.)
by Rob KirkupFrom reports of haunted castles, hotels, public houses, and even a prisoner of war camp, to heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, poltergeists and related supernatural phenomena, Ghostly County Durham investigates over twenty of the most haunted locations in the area today. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, this selection includes a club-footed monk at Finchdale Priory, the Singing Lady Cauldron Snout, as well as a collection of spectres that call Durham Castle home — including a shadowy figure which haunts the Black Staircase. Illustrated with sixty photographs, together with access details for each location, this book is sure to appeal all those interested in finding out more about the area's haunted heritage.
Ghostly Cumbria (Ghostly Ser.)
by Rob KirkupFrom reports of haunted castles, stately halls, hotels, public houses, Roman forts, stone circles and even England’s deepest lake, to heart-stopping accounts of apparitions, poltergeists and related supernatural phenomena, Ghostly Cumbria investigates twenty of the most haunted locations to be found in the area today. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, this selection includes a phantom friar said to walk the lanes near Grey Friars Lodge Hotel in Clappersgate; the ghost of Mary, Queen of Scots at Carlisle Castle; a cavalier at Moresby Hall in Whitehaven; and several ghosts at the Kirkstone Pass Inn at Ambleside, including a young boy killed by a coach outside the building, a young woman who died whilst travelling along the road during a snow storm, and a seventeenth-century coachman who lurks around the bar. Illustrated with sixty photographs, together with access details for each location, this book will appeal to all those interested in finding out more about Cumbria’s haunted heritage.
Ghostly Encounters: Confessions of a Paranormal Investigator
by Jeff Cole Johnathon RobsonMumbled voices in an empty attic, heavy footsteps on the stairs when all in the house are asleep, darting shadows across a darkened room . . . It should come as no surprise that with the dawn of the digital age, people have turned their new technology toward the mysterious stories they’ve heard or events they’ve personally experienced. Here, in the dusky gloom where traditional science has refused to enter, a new breed of investigator has introduced us to the strange sounds and weird images from these nocturnal adventures. Like most people, Jeff Cole has always been intrigued by aspects of the paranormal--does the human spirit endure after the body dies, and are there such things as ghosts? Though the deeper questions are best left to priests and scholars, his investigations of well- and lesser-known historical sites indicate the existence of a truly inexplicable phenomenon. Ghostly Encounters chronicles Cole’s journey into the world of ghost hunting, other ghost hunting groups he has met, and the team he ultimately joins. Ghostly Encounters also provides a first-person account of the haunted locations explored, historical background and context to these sites, and audio and video clips so the reader can experience some of the startling evidence captured during these investigations.
Ghosts
by Paul Dowswell Tony AllanIs there really such a thing as a true ghost story? The strange tales in this book are all based on actual reports by people who believed they had been haunted by ghosts or poltergeists.
Ghosts & Legends of Colorado’s Front Range (Haunted America)
by Cindy BrickStunning natural wonders and bustling cities make Colorado's Front Range one of the country's best places to live, but its rowdy past left some residents unable to quit the state--even in death. Outside Fort Collins, many a startled visitor spies grisly shadows hanging from the notorious Hell Tree. A reputed murderer stalks the Greeley Courthouse near where he was lynched for his alleged crimes. The disembodied heads of two vengeful banditos float through the basement of the Capitol Building in Denver. And the Broadmoor Hotel of Colorado Springs plays nightly host to a mysterious phantom lady. Author Cindy Brick reveals these and more gripping tales of the Front Range's spectral history.
Ghosts & Legends of Crawfordsville, Indiana (Haunted America)
by Christopher M. Hunt Christina L. HuntCrawfordsville, Indiana, has a rich history of spiritualism and paranormal lore. In the late 1800s and early 1900s mediums were trained in the city, and spiritualism was preached from the street corners. Spirit photography was all the rage, and many flocked to town to have their photos taken with ghosts. The Crawfordsville Monster caused a nationwide stir after terrorizing the town for several days and being spotted by more than 100 people. Urban legends also abound in this small city, including legends like the cursed chair of Oak Hill cemetery, Spooky Hollow and the Old Hospital. Authors Christopher and Christina Hunt share these tales and others devoted to the mysterious past and darkly thrilling secret life of the heart of Montgomery County.
Ghosts & Legends of Licking County (Haunted America)
by Nova StilesMany things go bump in the night in Licking County, and not all of them are rowdy undergraduates. Some are the restless spirits of the dead. With specters plaguing the chapel, the library, and a dorm room, Granville's Denison University is one of the most haunted campuses in the country. Nearby at the historic Buxton Inn, previous owners look after the property in death as they did in life. The grave of a Johnstown witch is said to emit an eerie green mist every Halloween night. A young boy's ghost floats on the water of Hell Lake, and a mysterious woman in white haunts the bridge on Swamp Road.Author and paranormal investigator with the Tri-C Ghost Hunters Nova Stiles leads a bone-chilling tour through the haunted history of Licking County.
Ghosts Along the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers (Haunted America)
by Patricia HeyerThe historic region between the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers has formed the basis for countless accounts of apparitions, hauntings and unexplained phenomena. For more than one hundred years, reports have circulated that the ghost of merciless slave master Lewis Morris can be seen scouring Passage Point Plantation in Rumson, with a gaping hole where his heart should be. The frozen waters of the Navesink were a popular destination for iceboat sailing, and many still claim to see the face of a drowned teen in the ice after a tragic incident in 1906. The native Lenapes and colonial Dutch told eerie tales of the ancient forest of Ole Balm Hollow in Middletown, including phantom riders and the echoes of crying children. Local author Patricia Heyer recounts haunted tales of the two rivers peninsula.
Ghosts Among Us: Uncovering the Truth About the Other Side
by James Van PraaghThe New York Times-bestselling author “leads you a journey that will make you question what you think you know about heaven and the afterlife” (John Edward, host of Crossing Over).From a very young age James Van Praagh was aware of a dimension that most of us cannot see, and he has dedicated his life to explaining it to the rest of us. The New York Times bestseller Ghosts Among Us takes us on an incredible journey into the spirit world that brings to light one of our greatest mysteries—what happens to us after we die?Praise for James Van Praagh and Ghosts Among Us“One of America’s best-known conduits to the hereafter.” —People“I love this book! Working with and knowing James has truly changed my life. He inspires us to look beyond what’s in front of us. With an open mind and heart you can truly learn what his life and gift teaches. Thank you, James, for showing me a whole new world.” —Jennifer Love Hewitt“Van Praagh has changed people’s lives, banished the fear of death, and brought grieving parents the solace of their dead children’s presence . . . it is impossible not to be moved.” —Newsweek
Ghosts That Aren't: True Encounters With The World Beyond (True Encounters with the World Beyond #4)
by Hans HolzerProfessor Hans Holzer, an expert in paranormal activity and parapsychology, explains the distinction between true ghosts and spirit visits, with examples from some of the most famous cases of &“ghosts that aren&’t&”According to Hans Holzer, only perhaps ten percent of all ghostly manifestations are true ghosts. The rest maybe impressions left behind by an emotional event in the past, which can be felt or seen by a sensitive person in the living world. Here Holzer explores several cases of various kinds of &“non-ghosts&” that are often confused with real ghosts, but are nevertheless remarkable, each in it&’s own way.
Ghosts and Apparitions (The Paranormal)
by W.H. SalterA comprehensive survey of ghosts and apparitions from the records of the Society for Psychical Research. Ghosts and Apparitions is a classic in the field of paranormal research, written by a former president of the Society for Psychical Research, W.H. Salter. The author of Zoar, or the Evidence of Psychical Research Concerning Survival, Salter here mines his experiences and those of his colleagues for cases that throw light on the many different aspects of supernatural visitations. From visions seen in sleep—or that borderland between sleep and waking—to the paranormal pranks of poltergeists, Ghosts and Apparitions takes readers deep into the history of these sightings with confirmed accounts of otherworldly spirits.Ghosts and Apparitions is part of The Paranormal, a series that resurrects rare titles, classic publications, and out-of-print texts, as well as publishes new supernatural and otherworldly ebooks for the digital age. The series includes a range of paranormal subjects from angels, fairies, and UFOs to near-death experiences, vampires, ghosts, and witchcraft.
Ghosts and Gallows: True Stories of Crime and the Paranormal
by Paul AdamsMurder and ghosts go hand-in-hand and vengeful spectres seeking justice or haunting the scene of the crime or their killers have adorned the pages of literature since before Shakespeare. This chilling collection of true-crime tales dating from the mid-eighteenth century to the present day all feature some element of the paranormal. Gathered from across the UK, cases include the discovery of a body by a spiritualist medium, a murder solved by a dream of the mother of the victim, and evidence at a Scottish murder trial provided by the ghost of the victim herself. Featuring visions, psychometry, ghosts, haunted prisons, possessions, and spiritualist detectives, this book is a fascinating look at criminology and ghost hunting. Paranormal historian Paul Adams has opened the case files of both the criminologist and the ghost hunter to compile a unique collection of crime from British history. No true-crime bookshelf is complete without Ghosts & Gallows.
Ghosts and Haunts of the Civil War: Authentic Accounts of the Strange and Unexplained
by Christopher K. ColemanExplore the strange and shadowy side of the civil war . . . A fascinating collection of ghostly sightings, auspicious visions, audible manifestations, and uncanny premonitions.In 1872 a photographer who claimed he could capture the "essence' of dead relatives took an image purporting to show Mary Todd Lincoln with the protective ghost of Abraham Lincoln behind her.The spirit of George Washington who appeared to John C. Calhoun in the 1840s to persuade him not to dissolve the union.The nameless drummer boy from the Army of Ohio who still plays at the Shiloh battlefieldThe twentieth-century schoolchildren who heard the Irish brigade on the Antietam battlefieldTeddy Roosevelt and First Lady Grace Coolidge who both claim to have enountered Abraham Linicoln in the White HouseJefferson davis and his wife Varina who both have been seen at Fort Monroe, Virginia, where he was imprisoned after the War
Ghosts and Legends of Calico (Haunted America)
by Bob Davis Brian CluneSet against the painted hills of the Mojave Desert, this town "as purdy as a gal's calico skirt" once was California's most prolific silver mining community. Now Calico lives again as a museum and tourist attraction, but the dead have not abandoned it. Shades of the past are everywhere, from the mischievous little boy that runs into the Sweet Shop and disappears to the ghostly schoolteacher still eager to pass on knowledge. Dark shadows appear at the old Calico Cemetery, where few names mark graves. Join authors Brian Clune and Bob Davis as they explore the haunted side of this historic town.
Ghosts and Legends of Genesee & Lapeer Counties (Haunted America)
by Roxanne Rhoads Joe SchipaniGhost stories and urban legends lurk throughout Genesee and Lapeer counties.A Clio man's spirit is thought to still reside in the junkyard office where he was murdered. For almost two centuries, the Flushing area has been fascinated by tales of the wealthy Brent family whose land is connected to numerous tales of murder, mystery, and ghosts. In Lapeer County, the Bruce Mansion's unnerving façade hints at the specters inside, and the land and buildings once belonging to the Lapeer State Home are plagued by haunting cries and ghostly activity.Join Haunted Flint authors Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipani as they take you on a tour of Genesee and Lapeer counties' most haunted locations.
Ghosts and Legends of Nevada's Highway 50 (Haunted America)
by Janice OberdingThe 287-mile stretch of highway that runs east to west across Nevada's desert is billed as the "Loneliest Road in America." But those who explore it find there is plenty to discover along the way in the towns of Austin, Eureka, Ely, Fallon and Fernley. Every one of these places has its own unique history, ghosts and stories to tell. From the sordid lynching of Richard Jennings to the humorous legend about a famous sack of flour, author Janice Oberding treks across Highway 50 seeking spirits and uncovering the tales of Singing Sand Mountain, the Red-Headed Giants, the Giroux Mine Disaster and many more.
Ghosts and Legends of Northern Ohio (Haunted America)
by William G. KrejciHauntings and eerie tales abound in northern Ohio. Chillings legends, mysteries and hauntings.Does Esther Hale, believed to have been executed for witchcraft, really haunt Columbiana County's Bowman Cemetery? Is Lonesome Lock on the Ohio and Erie Canal as haunted as rumors say? Do restless spirits stalk the rooms at the Wolf Creek Tavern in Norton and the Rider's Inn of Painesville? Do the ruins of Gore Orphanage echo with the ghastly wails of children said to have died in a fire long ago? Author William G. Krejci guides this supernatural journey through the most chilling legends of northern Ohio. Some stories are debunked. Some long-standing mysteries are solved. Some new mysteries come to light.
Ghosts and Legends of Spokane (Haunted America)
by Deborah CuyleSpokane is brimming with haunted buildings and shades reluctant to leave their beloved city. Patsy and Mary Clark have refused to leave their glorious mansion even after their passing, and the ghost of Ellen, who plunged to her death from a skylight in 1920, still whispers to current guests at the extravagant Davenport Hotel. In Greenwood Cemetery, a set of haunted stairs attracts visitors who come to see if the spirits will prevent them from reaching the top. Join author Deborah Cuyle as she explores the Lilac City's haunted landmarks and the colorful stories of its former residents.
Ghosts and Legends of Wood County, Ohio (Haunted America)
by Melissa R. DaviesExplore the origins of Wood County lore. Ghostly tales abound from fallen war heroes of Bowling Green State University to the darkened woods of Holcomb Road. The spirit of Frank Simonds, a venerated World War I veteran who nearly got away with murder, may linger around Main Street in Bowling Green. A soldier who died in a desperate attempt to save hundreds still guards Fort Meigs. Though nothing stands there now, the spot of the infamous Woodbury House remains a terror--just as it was for the earliest settlers in the area. Wonder-seeker and amateur folklorist Melissa Davies reveals the stranger side of local history.
Ghosts at Christmas
by Darren W. RitsonA spine-chilling collection of ghostly tales associated with the festive season. From Charles Dickens' famous A Christmas Carol to Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, the festive season has long been closely associated with ghostly tales. In this fascinating work Darren W Ritson looks not only at the fictional treatment of Christmas ghosts but also at a host of true-life tales from across the country.