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Haunted Kingsport: Ghosts of Tri-City Tennessee (Haunted America)
by Pete DykesFrom a devil cat to a Rebel ghost to the possible resting place of Big Foot—the Kingsport/Johnson City/Bristol region gives up its supernatural secrets. Summon the necessary courage and dare to explore the haunted history of the &“mountain empire.&” Tales of ghostly spirits envelop the northeast Tennessee landscape like a familiar mountain fog. Join Pete Dykes, editor of Kingsport&’s Daily News, as he offers up a collection of spooky local stories and legends from centuries past, including such spine-chilling accounts as the foreboding ghost of Netherland Inn Road, spectral disturbances at the Rotherwood Mansion, devilish felines, ruthless poltergeists in Caney Creek Falls, the tortured cries from fallen Rebel soldiers still heard today and—could bigfoot really be buried in the woods of Big Stone Gap? Includes photos!
The Haunted Lady (The\hilda Adams Mysteries Ser. #2)
by Mary Roberts RinehartA very very rich dowager is being scared to death . . .A classic whodunit by a #1 bestselling author who 'helped the mystery series grow up" (New York Times)First a cloud of bats; then rats - it looks like someone is trying to frighten Eliza Fairbanks into her grave. At least that's what the elderly widow claims is being done to her. Nurse Hilda Adams, aka "Miss Pinkerton" to the Homicide Bureau, believes Eliza's fears could just be true . . .And when a dubious assortment of relatives come visiting Eliza at the mansion, it's Hilda's job to keep an eye on Eliza before a potential killer resorts to more definitive means. And considering all the bad blood running through the heart of the Fairbanks family, it might already be too late to save her charge.
Haunted Lafayette (Haunted America)
by W. C. Madden Dorothy Salvo DavisBoilermakers Beware: There's a dark and secret side to Lafayette's history that is sure to send shivers down the spine. From storied specters and urban legends, like Amelia Earhart's tragic figure haunting hangar number one at Purdue University Airport and sightings of the ever-elusive Bigfoot, to haunted houses and battlefi elds, with a guillotine suicide in the Lahr Hotel and the Trail of Death, authors Dorothy Salvo Davis and W.C. Madden leave no stone unturned as they examine the tragic past and the haunted present of Lafayette. With stories focusing on West Lafayette and White, Carroll and Warren Counties, Haunted Lafayette is a chilling read that no ghost enthusiast should miss.
Haunted Lafayette, Louisiana (Haunted America)
by Cheré Dastugue CoenDiscover this Cajun and Creole city where ghost stories abound . . . photos included! The Hub City boasts a multitude of spirits and specters, from those lost in Civil War skirmishes and fever outbreaks to those souls that simply can&’t say goodbye. Today, they wander the halls of bed-and-breakfasts and restaurants and linger along back roads and cemeteries. Pirates are rumored to guard buried treasure, and ancient French legends hide in the swamps, bayous, and woods. Join journalist and ghost seeker Cheré Dastugue Coen as she visits Lafayette&’s haunted sites and travels the countryside in search of ghostly legends found only in South Louisiana.
Haunted Lake Tahoe (Haunted America)
by Janice OberdingAlong the California-Nevada border lies a beautiful tourist spot—with a history of hauntings. Photos included! Locals say the ghosts of the Donner Party haunt their doomed campsite in the Sierras. Wealthy recluse George Whittell is said to have never left his beloved Thunderbird Lodge, though he died in 1969. The ghosts of Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and members of the Rat Pack are thought to gallivant in the showroom and cabins of the Cal Neva Lodge, a popular celebrity retreat. Prisoners from the past may remain in the old Truckee Jail, and the restless spirit of a murdered showgirl might linger in the Tahoe Biltmore. Travel back to Tahoe&’s golden age and explore the spot where glamour meets ghoul . . .
Haunted Lakes: Great Lakes Ghost Stories, Superstitions and Sea Serpents
by Frederick StonehouseThe stories range from ghosts on ships and in lighthouses to sea serpents and underwater spirits; from ships that "talk'' to their captains to spectres who dwell on the shore. This is a not-so-serious investigation of truly believed superstitions and stories that have become a part of the lore of the Great Lakes from the early 1700s until present. Collected and set aside during years of the author's historical research, they are a part of the maritime tradition of the Great Lakes. Includes bibliographical references and index.
The Haunted Land: Facing Europe's Ghosts After Communism
by Tina RosenbergThe Haunted Land is a look at how four newly democratic eastern European nations are dealing with the memories of forty years of communism. As one official orthodoxy replaces another, the people and governments of Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia face ethical dilemmas as complex and wrenching as anything out of Kafka or Orwell. In the greatest moral drama of our time, Communist totalitarianism drew well-intentioned, even idealistic people into horrible crimes. Now, as formerly Communist nations attempt to atone for the past, there is the everpresent temptation to rewrite history to suit the demands of the present. Tina Rosenberg s journalistic triumph is to put a human face on the abstractions of intrigue and betrayal, memory and ideology. The stories in this book take place not just in the highest councils of government and courts of law, but also in smoky pubs and the most private chambers of the soul. The Haunted Land shows how people struggle with their own definitions of guilt as they learn their betrayers were their husbands, fathers, and best friends. <P><P> Winner of the Pulitzer Prize.<P> Winner of the National Book Award
Haunted Lansing (Haunted America)
by Jenn CarpenterA tour guide for Demented Mitten Tours shares chilling supernatural tales from the history of Michigan&’s capital. Hastily dubbed the new capital in 1847, Lansing overcame derision and setbacks to become a booming metropolis. Yet its rich history hides chilling legends… Bertie Clippinger plays tricks on the unwary at the Capitol Building, where the teen accidentally fell to his death when a game went horribly wrong. One of Lansing's founding families keeps a spectral vigil over its homestead, the Turner Dodge House. Malevolent spirits stalk the derelict Michigan School for the Blind. A witch's vengeful curse follows those who trespass on Seven Gables Road, one of the state's most haunted stretches. Founder of Demented Mitten Tours and local author Jenn Carpenter leads readers to the dark side of the Capital City.
Haunted Lawrence (Haunted America)
by Paul Thomas Beth KornegayFounded in 1854 as an abolitionist outpost, Lawrence is a seemingly unassuming college town with a long history of hauntings. A ghostly guest never checked out of the Eldridge Hotel�s mysterious room 506. Sigma Nu�s fraternity house, the former home of Kansas�s eighteenth governor, is still haunted by the specter of a young woman. Learn the tragic stories of Pete Vinegar, George Albach and Lizzie Madden and uncover the devilish truth behind the �legend� of Stull Cemetery. Author Paul Thomas reveals the ghoulish history behind these stories and many more.
Haunted Legends of Arkansas: Thirteen Historic Sites in the (Super)Natural State
by Layne Livingston AndersonIn these thirteen tales, Layne Livingston Anderson takes the reader on a guided tour of historical sites in Arkansas, focusing on legends passed down through the oral tradition. From the Old Confederate Cemetery in Helena to the Crescent Hotel in the Ozark Mountains--and eleven curious sites in between--Anderson relates the history of Arkansas as you've never heard it before. Creeping tombstones, levitating barware, a disobedient elevator, and a riderless tricycle--they're all here, along with other accounts of mysterious occurrences. Funny and scary, these tales are surefire entertainment for sleepovers, lock-ins, summer camps, and Halloween.
Haunted Little Rock (Haunted America)
by Linda L. HowellStep into southern legend and lore and discover the supernatural spirits that rock the capital city of Arkansas. From the Quapaw tribe who first inhabited the land to the first French settlement in the early 1700s, Little Rock&’s history predates the founding of America. Yet the people and events that shaped this historic legacy refuse to disappear into the pages of history books, and voices from the past still echo on Little Rock&’s streets. Join author and tour guide Linda L. Howell as she recounts history as fascinating as it is frightening. From the harrowing tale of how Curran Hall came to be haunted to the story behind the spirits that linger in historic Mount Holly Cemetery and much more, this collection covers the breadth of Little Rock&’s chilling history. Includes photos! &“The book provides pictures, stories and eyewitness accounts of reported &‘hauntings&’ in Little Rock . . . A fun and educational read.&” —The Empress of Little Rock
Haunted Long Island Mysteries (Haunted America)
by Kerriann Flanagan BroskyLong Island's history extends beyond the physical reality surrounding us and into the great unknown of the spiritual realm. Deceased patrons and other visitors from the past linger at the Milleridge Inn in Jericho, one of the oldest continually operating restaurants in America. Victims of the Louis V. Place shipwreck aren't resting so peacefully at the Lakeview Cemetery in Patchogue. Spirits move furniture, knock on doors and pace throughout the exhibits at the Long Island Maritime Museum. Award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, alongside medium and paranormal investigator Joe Giaquinto, use extensive interviews, research and investigations to unveil a new collection of Long Island's ghostly past.
Haunted Longmont (Haunted America)
by Richard Estep&“Boulder County isn&’t short of ghost stories . . . highlights 20 different destinations in Longmont that are said to be haunted&” (Travel Boulder). Longmont is a city warm and friendly by day but overrun with restless spirits by night. With namesake Long's Peak looming over it, the town&’s chilling history casts a specter over its present. The gruesome 1864 Sand Creek Massacre may be connected to the murder of a successful local entrepreneur whose property is said to be haunted. Though retail empire JCPenney outgrew its hometown, its legacy lingers in the form of the Phantom Lady. An airliner exploded in the night skies and led to the execution of a desperate criminal. Join paranormal investigator Richard Estep on his fifteen-year journey to reveal and document the interwoven, ghoulish tales of this colorful Colorado city. Includes photos! &“Although ghost sightings through the centuries have been largely disregarded by the mainstream as imaginary, the stories have persisted. Estep wants to know why. . . . His Longmont book features 20 different haunted properties in Longmont, just a handful of the many he says he has experienced firsthand.&” —Daily Camera
Haunted Lower Eastern Shore: Spirits of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties (Haunted America)
by Mindie BurgoyneSun, sand, sea . . . and spirits. Maryland&’s east coast is a great place to relax—and get scared to death. Strange lights float in the Pocomoke Forest, withering houses decay in lonely fields and spirits linger along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. The eerie landscape of Maryland&’s Lower Eastern Shore teems with stories of the supernatural. A spectral candle moves past a window at the Teackle Mansion in Princess Anne, while the friendly ghost of old Rock makes his presence known at the Headquarters Firehouse in Salisbury. At the headwaters of the Pocomoke River, Snow Hill&’s sprawling River House echoes with phantom footsteps that hint at a sad history. Author and guide Mindie Burgoyne uncovers the mysteries and ghost lore of one of the state&’s most haunted regions. Includes photos!
Haunted Macomb (Haunted America)
by Garret MoffettThe Illinois town of Macomb is the perfect example of an old prairie town that has grown from an unforgiving frontier into a modern and diverse community in the twenty-first century. Since 1828, spirits of departed citizens have stubbornly remained dead above ground within the county. Meet the Woman in Black, who gave the coal-mining community of Colchester an additional burden of dread to the one they faced every day beneath the earth. Both kindness and suffering indelibly mark the old orphanage where the unselfish hands of Josie Westfall still care for unseen children. And then there's the presence of Belulah Wagle, the brutally murdered wife of a bootlegger, in the cemetery where her remains were finally laid to rest. Garret Moffett will guide you among witches and poltergeists in this expert tour of Macomb's haunted history.
Haunted Maidstone (Haunted)
by Neil ArnoldFor the first time, the historic town of Maidstone gives up its darkest and eeriest secrets. Including previously unpublished accounts of ghostly activity and re-examining classic cases, this is a treasure trove of original material and atmospheric photography. From tales of haunted buildings to ghosts witnessed on winding roads, this volume of the strange sheds light on some of the town’s scariest mysteries as we peer into its darkest corners. With a foreword by Sean Tudor, the Blue Bell Hill ghost expert, it unravels stories which will send a shiver down the spine of any resident, historian or ghost-hunter.
Haunted Manatee County (Haunted America)
by Liz Reed<P>Manatee County's history is filled with tales of Native American battles, shipwrecks and the expeditions of Hernando de Soto. <P>It's no surprise that spirits still linger on these sunny shores. <P>Anna Maria Island's first permanent resident still returns to the island more than one hundred years later to flirt with the female tourists. <P>A convict hanged in the county courthouse in 1907 is sometimes heard singing on the courthouse grounds. <P>In the 1970s, the specter of a blond woman was seen hitchhiking along the old Skyway Bridge, only to vanish once she'd been picked up. <P>Join author and paranormal investigator Liz Reed on a tour of Manatee County's most haunted locales.
Haunted Manitou Springs (Haunted America)
by Stephanie WatersDrink in the spooky spiritual history of this charming Rocky Mountain town—from the author of Colorado Legends & Lore. Manitou Springs has long been known as a spiritual hot spot. From the healing waters of the local springs to the town's patron spirit, the benevolent Emma Crawford, whose life and afterlife is celebrated annually at Halloween, Manitou Springs takes pride in its legends and legendary residents. Join haunted tour guide Stephanie Waters as she uncovers the stories behind some of Manitou&’s most famous ghostly tales: the historic spirit lights on Pikes Peak, the specters of Red Stone Castle where poor Emma&’s sister went mad and the phantoms of the stately Cliff House and Briarhurst Manor. Includes photos! &“Stephanie Waters, author of Haunted Manitou Springs, theorizes that the greenstone rock, which is plentiful at Red Crags, attracts extra energy in a town that&’s already no stranger to the mystical. The word Manitou even means spirit.&” —Manitou Marquee
Haunted Mantorville: Trailing the Ghosts of Old Minnesota (Haunted America)
by Christopher S. LarsenStroll into Mantorville, and you get the sense that it is a place where you could comfortably live forever. Ghosts seem to feel the same way, and this excursion into the stories of their activity keeps pace with the feverish bustle buried in the town's heritage. From ruined breweries to opera house mummies, Christopher Larsen takes the measure of one of Minnesota's most historic and haunted places. The tale of his investigations might not rob Mantorville of its charm, but when you walk into a gift shop that was once a funeral parlor, you might be a little more susceptible to a shiver.
Haunted Marietta (Haunted America)
by Rhetta Akamatsu&“Highlight[s] the numerous spirits which inhabit this charming Georgia town, while also offering a glimpse into the town's non-paranormal past&” (Newswire). Few places have continued to grow, prosper, and maintain a small-town atmosphere and sense of history like Marietta, Georgia. Of course, a sense of community is not the only preserved presence from the past. Paranormal specialist and Marietta resident Rhetta Akamatsu combines her research with a passion for history to deliver a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the area's rich and, in some cases, undying spirit. Hear the whispers of Confederate generals still echoing in the Kolb Farm House; cozy up with the unsettled spirits of the 1848 House; meet the phantoms lurking throughout Town Square; and brush up on your local history if you dare summon the Ghosts of Marietta. Includes photos! &“In her book, Akamatsu isn&’t content to delve immediately into the paranormal, but is respectful enough of her adopted home to explore some of Marietta&’s stately history first.&” —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Haunted Marietta: History and Mystery in Ohio's Oldest City (Haunted America)
by Lynne SturtevantFrom burial mounds to haunted hotels, fugitives to river phantoms, Ohio&’s first settlement is number-one in paranormal activity. Haunted Marietta: History and Mystery in Ohio&’s Oldest City explores the supernatural side of the state&’s first settlement. Visit a crumbling mansion from 1855, whose original owner still roams the halls; sit in the plush red seats of an abandoned theatre; and climb an ancient Indian burial mound. Encounter river pirates, fugitive slaves, an axe murderer, jealous lovers, and inept morticians. Haunted Marietta delves into various types of otherworldly phenomena, examines the difference between ghost stories and reports of supernatural activity, and discusses why certain people become spirits. From an 1815 goblin sighting to a bartender&’s brush with the unexplained, local author Lynne Sturtevant covers it all. Includes photos!
Haunted Marion, Ohio (Haunted America)
by Joshua SimpkinsRich in history and steeped in blue-collar values, Marion, Ohio, is much like any midwestern city, aside from its abundance of ghouls and unexplained phenomena. From well-known landmarks like the mysterious Merchant Ball to largely forgotten locales like the QuarryStreet Cemetery, Joshua Simpkins of Spookymarion.com takes readers on a delightful journey through Marion's bizarre history and hauntings. Was President Harding's death forecast by theFirst Lady's squawking finch--its feathered form now stuffed and encased in the Harding Home--on the eve of the president's ill fated trip to Alaska? Dare to visit the Mongoloid House or see what goes bump at the empty downtown YMCA. Revisit Marion's urban legends and discover little-known ghouls that deserve to be heard.
Haunted Martinsburg (Haunted America)
by Justin StevensCivil War spirits and Appalachian &“haints&”—both benevolent and bloodcurdling—add to the spooky appeal of historic Martinsburg, West Virginia. The quaint streets and mountain vistas of historic Martinsburg conceal specters lurking in its deepest shadows. Situated in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, the city is home to a wide variety of ghostly characters, from the famous spirit &“George&” of the Apollo Theater to a lantern-toting spectral soldier at Boydville Manor. The Lady in Black haunts St. Joseph&’s Catholic Cemetery, while the ghost of a lost girl tries faithfully to hitchhike her way to the former King&’s Daughter&’s Hospital. Many people believe that Confederate spy Belle Boyd continues to surveil the living who visit her former childhood home. Author and tour guide Justin Stevens spins dark tales of otherworldly Appalachian apparitions. Includes photos! &“For many in the Eastern Panhandle, the concept of embracing history and ghost stories is engrained in the culture . . . The historical relevance of Martinsburg has generated a plethora of stories to be told, some of which Stevens hopes to tell on his ghost tour and through his book.&” —The Journal (West Virginia)
The Haunted Martyr: Denton Mystery Book 4
by Kenneth CameronThis is a holiday Denton will never forget...Denton has brought his lover, Janet Stryker, to Naples to recover from a near-fatal attack of typhus. While in Italy, Denton intends to write a light travel book on spiritualism and the supernatural on Naples.But when he tries to rent a newly renovated palazzo and is told by the agent that he can rent it for free if he dares first spend a night there, he knows the place must be haunted. He and Janet duly see an apparition of a tall, long-armed woman - a vision that inevitably leads to the discovery of a real body, to the story of an eccentric English peer with a terrible secrets and the involvement of the Camorra - the Neopolitan mafia. This is one holiday Denton will not forget.Don't miss the other books in the gripping Denton Mystery Series: 1. The Frightened Man 2. The Bohemian Girl 3. The Second Woman 4. The Haunted Martyr 5. The Backward Boy 6. The Past Master 7. The Oxford FellowIf you're looking for a gripping historical crime series look no further than the Denton Murder Mysteries. Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton's Edwardian Murder Mysteries and Oscar de Muriel's Frey & McGray series.
The Haunted Martyr: Denton # 4 (Denton #4)
by Kenneth CameronThe expat author travels to Italy, where communing with the dead can lead to murder, in this historical mystery by the author of The Second Woman. England in the chilly winter of 1902 is captive to a new craze: Mediums and psychics are springing up like toadstools after a rainstorm, and the public is rushing to consult them, thirsty for intimations of the Great Beyond. It&’s no surprise that a man like Denton has his doubts: An American Yankee in King Edward's city, he is a walking representative of the &“Show Me&” state. Nevertheless, Denton agreed to write a book about ghosts and hauntings, and has taken himself to Italy to do it. Napoli may be bella, but it offers Denton only boredom and frustration, until a dead body shows up to make life interesting. As he tries to divine the killer&’s identity, the cold hard clues give him a new angle on his new spiritualist friends.