Ghosts & Haunted Houses

Was it murder... or something even more sinister?<BR><BR>'Sit back, crack open the book and get ready for the ride of your life.' David Baldacci on Preston and Child<BR><BR>Fifteen years ago, a group of young engineers took a winter trip to the New Mexico mountains. When they failed to return home, searchers uncovered a disturbing scene. The group's tent had been slashed open from the inside, as if they had fled in terror. What could have been horrific enough to make nine adults risk their lives in a vicious blizzard?<BR><BR>Despite a diligent FBI investigation, and the discovery of horrifically mutilated corpses, some of the expedition were never found - until now.<BR><BR>Two bodies have been located in a remote cave, one bearing signs of a grisly end. The infamous case remains a job for the FBI, so Agent Corrie Swanson calls in archaeologist Nora Kelly to work with him on yet another macabre mystery. Will Dead Mountain shed its secrets - or live up to its name once more?<BR><BR>The latest pulse-pounding thriller from #1 New York Times bestsellers Preston & Child, perfect for fans of Simon Toyne and David Baldacci.<BR><BR>'Excellent.' Publishers Weekly<BR>'A first-rate thrill ride done in the indomitable style that has become Preston & Child's trademark.' Bookreporter

Vorarlberg, das westlichste Bundesland Österreichs, hat mehr zu bieten als Bodensee, Berge und Wintersport. Neben mittelalterlichen Städten wie Feldkirch zeigt es auch düstere Seiten: Verfallene Bauernhäuser, geschlossene Bäder, gesperrte Lifte und Industrieruinen prägen das Bild. Raubritter, Amokläufer und Exorzisten schrieben dunkle Kapitel, und sogar ein weltberühmter Verbrecher stammt aus dem Ländle. Vorarlberg, wie man es so noch nicht kennt!

Ein riesiger schwarzer Hund bedroht das Leben von Sir Henry Baskerville. Es scheint ein Fluch auf der Familie des jungen Mannes zu liegen, gerade erst wurde sein Onkel tot aufgefunden. Ein Fall für Meisterdetektiv Sherlock Holmes und seinen Freund Doktor Watson. Gemeinsam fahren sie in das schauerliche Moor, wo der Höllenhund sein Unwesen treiben soll. Stück für Stück kommen sie dort hinter das Geheimnis des mysteriösen Mordfalls. Eine spannende Geschichte mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. Kombiniere: Ein großer Lesespaß für alle Nachwuchs-Detektive.- Mein erster Sherlock Holmes- Berühmter Klassiker in einfacher Sprache neu erzählt - Dem Höllenhund auf der Spur mit Sherlock Holmes- Ein spannender, geheimnisvoller Fall und das ideale Einstiegsbuch für die nächste Fan-Generation des MeisterdetektivsAusstattung: SW-Illustrationen

'Impressive' The Times <BR>'An enormous treat . . . beautifully vivid, claustrophobic and macabre . . . a masterful page-turner' Bridget Collins, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Binding <BR>'A chilling, atmospheric read' Woman's Own <BR><BR>Not every house is a home...<BR><BR>Belinda Bainbridge has spent her life in the shadow of her anxious mother, so when her father-in-law dies at The Bridge, his remote ancestral seat, she is secretly thrilled. His death means she, her husband Wilfred and their children can relocate and finally begin to create their own happy home together: born a merchant's daughter, she will now be lady of the manor.<BR><BR>But their new home quickly proves far from ideal. The garden is a wilderness, the estate is struggling financially, there are whispers about the mysterious death of a servant many years before while their young son, Freddy, seems unusually fixated on the strange wooden figures - so-called 'silent companions' - that were once owned by his ancestors.<BR><BR>When Wilfred's charismatic brother, Nathan, arrives unexpectedly from abroad, bringing a very different account of the family's past, Belinda begins to question what her husband has told her. What really lies behind the sad history of the house? <BR><BR>And are Belinda's children truly safe here?<BR><BR>The outstanding new haunted house story from Sunday Times bestseller and multi-award winner, Laura Purcell, author of The Silent Companions, who has reignited readers' passion for classic gothic tales for a new audience. <BR><BR>'Laura Purcell really is a master of the unsettling ghost story' Jen Williams

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDIn Somebody is Walking on Your Grave, Mariana Enriquez blends journalistic rigour and her fascination with the macabre as we encounter famous graveyards steeped in history, such as Montparnasse in Paris, Highgate in London, and the Jewish cemetery in Prague, as well as more remote, decrepit, hidden, or secretly beautiful ones. These pages are full of the graves of famous figures - Elvis in Memphis, Karl Marx in London - mournful sculptures, traces of voodoo, catacombs, skeletons and an array of legends and stories. Mariana's personal journey weaves through haunting narratives, transforming burial grounds into spaces of reflection, obsession, and emotional discovery between the living and the dead. From the haunting statues of Staglieno in Genoa to the eerie silence of Rottnest Island's hidden Aboriginal cemetery, Enriquez's narrative shifts effortlessly between travelogue, essay, and memoir. In her unique voice, cemeteries transform into living, breathing places of reflection, obsession and revelation. As she roams, each cemetery becomes a lens through which she examines everything from colonial violence to the strange rituals surrounding death.

Explore some of America's most notorious haunted locales in Brain Games Haunted Houses Word Search. - Contains over 80 puzzles based on infamous haunted homes, mansions, ghost towns, cemeteries, and more.- Read about the frightening events that each location is famous for as you search and solve.- A complete answer key can be found at the back of the book.- Spiral bound, 192 pages.

A social, historical and scientific exploration of ghost-hunting, and why our fascination with the paranormal is as timeless as the ghosts we hope to find.<BR><BR>The history of ghosts is ancient, but the history of active ghost-hunting is relatively recent, and investigations into the paranormal have developed hand-in-spirit-hand with scientific discoveries, from radio waves to smartphone apps. Now, more than ever, we want to find our own ghosts. Is it to help process grief? Become influencers? Or ease our fears of death?<BR><BR>Ghosted follows the story of paranormal investigations from the Victorian era to the modern day, examining how our fascination with ghost hunting has changed alongside technology and culture. Where we once gathered around tables, observing and recording every movement of the medium, we now take electronic equipment and app-laden phones around haunted locations to catch ghosts digitally. Where theatres and concert halls held sold-out performances by conjurers recreating the tricks of fraudulent mediums, we now delight in picking apart and exposing the evidence presented on reality television programmes. <BR><BR>In this book, Alice Vernon embarks on a journey to encounter a ghost, travelling to some of the UK's most haunted locations and encouraging readers to interrogate their own scepticism and belief. Ghosted examines what we are looking for, why we are looking for it, and why have we never given up the ghost.

A CRIB NOTES MUST-READ FOR SPOOKY SEASON<BR><BR>'Glorious' PHILIP HOARE<BR><BR>'A supernatural safari - just the sort of book to read over Halloween' DAILY MAIL<BR><BR>'Excellent' LEON CRAIG<BR><BR>'Every horror fan, coffin boffin and certified creep needs to read this book' ALICE SLATER<BR><BR>'As absorbing and seductive as any fictional ghost story' BRIDGET COLLINS<BR><BR>Do you have what it takes to cross the threshold?<BR><BR>Crumbling turrets, crenelated walls, creaking floorboards. We all know a haunted house when we see - or feel - one. That creeping sense of wrongness. An icy shiver stealing down the spine.<BR><BR>But why do certain structures set this super-sensory alarm bell jangling, while others leave us unmoved? Can a house be purpose-built to be haunted? And does a building need a bloody legacy to set the skin tingling?<BR><BR>Tiptoe through the haunted gallery at Hampton Court Palace, encounter the spectral residents of Chillingham Castle and lose yourself in the labyrinthine layout of Winchester Mystery House as Caitlin Blackwell Baines unravels the psyche, the history and the folkloric fabrication that make a haunted house take on a life of its own.<BR><BR>Enter if you dare...

War das wirklich der Buddha, der da auf einem riesigen weißen Elefanten mit sechs Stoßzähnen saß, oder doch nur ein böser Spuk? Und was ist das für ein Wahrsager, der jedes Schicksal kennt, nur sein eigenes nicht? Im Land der Samurai und Shinto-Priester waltet mancherlei Magie und böses Karma. Diese Geschichten und Legenden aus dem japanischen Kulturkreis erzählen vor exotischer Kulisse von schaurigen Dingen und verzauberten Wesen und sorgen für einen ganz speziellen Grusel.- Die fantastische Welt des alten Japan- 16 schaurige Erzählungen aus Fernost, zusammengetragen von Lafcadio Hearn- Schön abseitig: japanisch gruseln mit Dämonen, Verdammten, Tiergestalten, Hexen, Feen, lebenden Toten und anderen Grenzgängern- 'Der einzige Europäer, der dieses Land ganz gekannt und ganz geliebt hat.' Hugo von Hofmannsthal über Lafcadio Hearn- 'Auch Stefan Zweig war begeistert vom ¿überschwebenden Glanz¿ von Hearns Prosa' Der TagesspiegelAusstattung: Surbalin Linea mit Schmuckprägung

Written by the host and creator of That UFO Podcast, Atlas of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), investigates famous incidents and lesser-known sightings worldwide. Arranged in 5 chapters: Crash Retrieval, Abduction, Military, Civilian and Close Encounter and with specially commissioned maps, detailed case studies, photographs and direct witness testimonies, it reveals the global scope of UFO and UAP sightings and encounters.While iconic events like Roswell, the Phoenix Lights, and the Hills abduction have their place in UFO history, this book dives deeper, shedding light on lesser-known but equally significant cases. From the Varginha crash in Brazil to the Tic Tac encounters off California’s coast, this book presents case details, and direct witness testimony, revealing the global scale of this extraordinary phenomenon.Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, Atlas of Unidentified Flying Objects and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena provides an informed perspective on these incidents and is an essential read for anyone looking to understand the full scope of UFO and UAP sightings worldwide.Contents include:- Crash Retrieval: Roswell (USA), Kingman (USA), Kecksburg (USA), Varginha (Brazil), Coyame (Mexico)- Abduction: The Bass Strait (Australia), Snowflake (USA), Pascagoula (USA), Devil’s Den State Park (USA), Lancaster (USA), Near Kingston (USA)- Military: Near San Diego (USA), Washington DC (USA), Rendlesham Forest (England), Shag Harbour (Canada), The Belgian Wave (Belgium), Tehran (Iran), Colares (Brazil), San Carlos de Bariloche (Argentina)- Civilian: Trans-En-Provence (France), Xiaoshan (China), Mount Rainier (USA), Stephenville (USA), Broad Haven (Wales), New Delhi (India), Dalnegorsk (Russia), Gwangju (South Korea)- Close Encounter: Dayton (USA), Melbourne (Australia), Ruwa (Zimbabwe), Voronezh (Russia), Dechmont Woods (Scotland), Socorro (USA), Kofu (Japan)<BR><BR>

"An extraordinary, fascinating and unreservedly recommended pick." – Midwest Book Review"A MUST read if you’re interested in all things spooky!" – 5* Reader review "An absolutely stunning book that looks great on a coffee table but even better under the covers with a torch!" – 5* Reader review <BR><BR><BR>Uncover fascinating paranormal activity on this chilling, nerve-wracking global tour of 100 haunted locations.<BR><BR>Set out on a uniquely dark armchair journey, and witness the shocking supernatural events, ghosts and unexplained phenomena that have captivated humankind for as long as we have told stories to each other, looked to the skies, and wondered whether we really are alone…<BR><BR>The paranormal places include:<BR> - The Island of the Dolls in Mexico, where a haunted recluse has hung hundreds of creepy dolls from trees- St. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida, USA, the eerie former home of three girls trapped beneath a wheelbarrow- Gunnuhver Mud Pool in Iceland, infected by the spirit of a maddened criminal- Turkmenistan’s Door to Hell, an infernal crater still blazing after half a century<BR>Legends about spirits that rise from the dead, places where the crops don’t grow, or sites where strange lights are seen at night… glaciers that bleed, ghost towns, crumbling castles, disused (and active) cemeteries, eerie forests, and freak nature patterns…<BR><BR>This cursed collection covers these sites in all their mysterious glory, and recounts what happened, what continues to happen, and what may explain these phenomena. Hauntings, aliens, moving rocks, and all manner of paranormal activity are covered, in manmade as well as natural surroundings.<BR><BR>You may not want to read it when you are alone…

Dive into the chilling depths of American history with 'Fear & Folklore: American Witches,' a riveting exploration of the dark and mysterious world of witches in the United States. From the earliest days of the Virginia colonies in 1626, where Joan Wright faced accusations of witchcraft, to the haunting trials of Mary Johnson in Connecticut, found guilty of 'familiarity with the devil' in 1648, this book unearths the buried secrets of America's witch trials.While the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692 take center stage, 'Fear & Folklore' delves deeper into the shadows, uncovering the harrowing story of Goody Glover in Boston, hanged four years before Salem's first execution, setting a precedent for the terror that would follow. Journey through the lesser-known witch trial in Salem in 1878 when a former Union soldier, was accused of bewitching a young crippled woman, shedding light on a forgotten chapter of history.Explore the lesser-known witch trials that scarred Virginia, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, South Carolina, Ohio, and beyond, exposing the darkest chapters in American history.

Delve into the eerie and enchanting world of Florida's supernatural side with "Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: Florida." This spine-chilling collection of stories uncovers the haunted history of the Sunshine State, where restless spirits and otherworldly creatures abound.Explore the somber serenity of Florida's most haunted cemeteries, including the historic Old City Cemetery in Jacksonville and Visit Pinewood Cemetery in Daytona where spectral apparitions are said to wander among the ancient tombstones.Uncover the macabre tale of Count Carl von Cosel, the heartbroken grave robber of Key West. Driven by his obsession of a 21-year-old girl, he preserved and lived with her corpse in a twisted attempt to keep her with him forever.Journey to the haunted lighthouses of St. Augustine and Pensacola, where the beacons of light shine not only to guide sailors but also to reveal the ghostly keepers who still patrol their grounds. Discover the dark secrets of a cursed NFL stadium, built atop a Native American burial site, where fans and players alike have experienced inexplicable misfortune.Venture off the shores of Cedar Key and Pensacola, where mysterious sea creatures have been spotted, challenging the boundaries between myth and reality. These waters hide more than just fish; they are home to legends that continue to haunt the imaginations of those who dare to explore them."Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: Florida" is a chilling collection that will captivate lovers of the paranormal and history enthusiasts alike. Each tale is a journey into the unknown, where the past and present collide.

Gespenster, Geister, Gruselfaktor - entdecken Sie das verblüffende Baden-Württemberg jenseits von Bollenhut und Spätzle! In unserem Reiseführer tauchen Sie ein in die düstere Seite dieser faszinierenden Region. Hinter malerischen Kulissen verbergen sich Schauergeschichten, übernatürliche Phänomene und unerklärliche Erscheinungen. Erleben Sie geisterhafte Schwarzwalddörfer, die Kontakt zur anderen Seite suchen, hören Sie von Straßenräubern, die vom Blitz getroffen werden, und lesen Sie von Poltergeistern, die Bauern das Blut in den Adern gefrieren lassen. Hexen betreiben geheimnisvolle Tanzschulen, und auf abgelegenen Wiesen bilden sich rätselhafte Kreuze. Das Besonderen an den 33 Gruselorten ist, dass alle Geschichte auf konkrete Personen und Ereignisse verweisen. Denn das Unheimliche und Geheimnisvolle lauert überall in dieser vielseitigen Region, direkt vor Ihrer Haustür. Tauchen Sie ein in die schaurige Welt von Baden-Württemberg in mysteriöse Plätze, Spukhäuser und unheimliche Geschichten und erleben Sie paranormalen Nervenkitzel wie nie zuvor. Ihre nächste unvergessliche Reise beginnt hier!

A remarkable blood-soaked stranger upends the lives of two Lake District ramblers; a lonely tavern offers its guests something much more disturbing than a post-walk pint; a night hike on the Fens takes a terrifying turn when the fog rolls in. From the darkly humorous to the chillingly sinister, tales of the haunted trail are as old as time. We have always travelled on foot and our worst fears have often accompanied us. Whether walking for pleasure or necessity, the ramblers of these classic stories trip across unseen boundaries, plotting routes towards the numinous, the uncanny and the plain evil. Featuring fifteen pieces from an intrepid band of writers including Robert Aickman, Charlotte Riddell, M. R. James and many more, this new anthology is a haunting trail mate, guiding you into the wild unknown.

Schrecklich, gefährlich, mysteriösDer Name Alpen leitet sich von der Alp, der Bergweide, ab. Doch einige Orte verbergen auch den Stoff für Alpträume: die Lost Places der Alpen.Was heute der Traum vieler Erholungssuchender ist, war einst eine schwer zu bewirtschaftende und bewohnende Region - die Alpen. Davon zeugen verlassene und vergessene Orte, die von damals erzählen: aufgegebene Bergwerke, heruntergekommene Almhöfe, zerstörte Burgen und Bunker. Auch seltsame Personen sind in der Höhenluft auf abwegige Gedanken gekommen, vom Exorzisten bis zum Mörder. Besuchen Sie mysteriöse Orte und erfahren deren dunkle Geheimnisse. - Neu: Der erste Dark-Tourism-Guide für die Alpen- Fesselnd: 33 Lost & Dark Places und ihre Geschichte- Schaurig: mit Tipps, wie man die Atmosphäre der Orte am besten erleben kann

Spukende Seelen und WerwölfeAm Niederrhein ist alles im Fluss. Einst auch Machtverhältnisse und Grenzen, die modrigen Nährboden für Neid, Habgier und Aberglauben hinterließen.Hier brannten Hexen, hier wurden arme Sünder gehenkt. Deren Seelen spuken noch heute durchs Moor. Der Teufel höchstselbst schleuderte Felsen auf fromme Männer, in den Wäldern will man Werwölfe wissen. Räuber, Schmuggler und Mörder trieben am Niederrhein ihr Unwesen. Selbst der große Strom brachte düstere Verheerung übers Land und schwemmte manches Geheimnis fort.Werden Sie zum Urban Explorer und entdecken Sie die dunkle Seite der Region Niederrhein.- Der erste Dark-Tourism-Guide für den Niederrhein- Fesselnd: 33 Lost & Dark Places und ihre Geschichte- Schaurig: mit Tipps, wie man die Atmosphäre der Orte am besten erleben kann

Lost in the woods and surrounded by undulating hills, there is a sleepy little hamlet whose shadowy alleys conceal a past as enigmatic as its namesake. The town of Eldridge, which seems to have stood still for centuries, is a picture of mystery and unspoken truths. This obscure town, which was once teeming with activity, is now a remnant that attests to the passage of time and the peculiar events that have been intertwined with its very being. Long-Lost Eldridge TapestryEldridge is cloaked in its past, a tapestry spun with threads of anomalies and abnormalities. The town has declined from its heyday and is now a shell of its former self. Cracked and weed-covered cobblestone streets wind through Eldridge's center, luring inquisitive spirits to a world where everything appears to have frozen in time. Dilapidated homes bear witness to lives lived and then forgotten, while deserted storefronts with peeling paint tell the quiet tales of companies long since gone. As people slowly left the town, the creaking of old signs and the rustle of leaves signaled the beginning of the end for the once-thriving community. A forgotten speck on a map that no one paid any attention to and even fewer people went to see, Eldridge eventually faded into oblivion. In the Past's ShadowsThe stones that make up Eldridge's meandering streets bear witness to the town's peculiar history, which goes far beyond becoming the stuff of urban legend. Rumors of strange occurrences that have permanently imprinted themselves on the town's collective memory float through the atmosphere.