"A chilling tale of murder unfolds during a fierce September hurricane on the Maine coast in this haunting story of two deaths mysteriously bound together by the long reach of time. As Hurricane Ivan bears down on the coast, the crew of the Maine Wind retrieves the body of a young woman from the sea. Who is she and how did she die? The search for the woman's identity thrusts Homicide Detective Brie Beaumont into an investigation on Apparition Island in the aftermath of the violent storm. A verdict of undetermined death begs the question: Was this an accidental drowning: did Claire Whitehall commit suicide, or was she murdered? As a baffling investigation unfolds, Brie is drawn back into a decades old cold case--one that has cast its shadow into the present, where she could become its next victim"--Page [4] of cover.

Describes over 2,000 sites of supernatural occurances in the United States, including places visited by ghosts, UFOs, and unusual creatures.

There’s a ghost town then there’s a “ghost” town! A Ghost on Every Corner is a collection of stories from paranormal investigators who have done investigations in some of America’s most haunted cities. Read about the ghost haunting a restaurant in Galena, Illinois, or about a Gettysburg Battlefield ghost who follows an investigator home! There’s also Marilyn Monroe’s ghost haunting the famous Roosevelt Hotel, a ghost violently attacking an investigator at the Sallie House and the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe’s adoptive father angrily pushing an investigator down the stairs! You’ll also get to read historical (as well as ghostly!) information about places such as The Alamo, Myrtles Plantation and the famous BirdCage Theater. Walk with investigators located across the country as they gather evidence about ghosts and go where no other would dare to tread!

True Irish Ghost Stories' stands as a captivating anthology that collects a diverse array of supernaturally inclined narratives, all rooted in the rich soil of Irish folklore and history. The collection showcases an astonishing range of literary styles, from the quaint and quizzical to the deeply unsettling, all unified under the expansive theme of the supernatural within Irish culture. Its significance lies not only in the chilling tales it tells but in its broader contribution to preserving Ireland's oral storytelling tradition, offering standout pieces that illuminate the darkened corners of Ireland's past and present. The anthology functions as a cultural artifact, embodying the contrasts and continuities of Irish ghost stories. The editors, St John D. Seymour and Harry L Neligan, bring together a remarkable assemblage of stories, drawn from their extensive backgrounds in history and law enforcement, respectively. Their collective expertise provides a unique lens through which these stories are curated, aligning with broader historical and cultural movements that have shaped Ireland's identity. This collection serves as a bridge connecting the eerie world of folklore with the tangible, documented instances of the supernatural, weaving together the collective contributions into a cohesive, haunting tapestry. 'True Irish Ghost Stories' invites readers into the shadowy realms of the supernatural with the promise of enchanting literary diversity and historical depth. Its educational value is immeasurable, providing insights into the cultural psyche and spiritual landscape of Ireland. The anthology is more than a collection of ghost stories; it is a dialogue between the spectral and the historical, the mythical and the everyday. It encourages a deeper exploration of Irish heritage and offers a unique opportunity to engage with the multiplicity of narratives that have haunted the Irish imagination for centuries. Readers are not just entertained but are also encouraged to reflect on the fabric of storytelling and its power in cultural preservation and understanding.

If you believe in ghosts, you're in good company. Haunted Histories brings America's most ghostly locales to life, illuminating their role in shaping U.S. history and detailing how they became the nation's most feared places. Haunted Histories takes readers on a state-by-state journey across the United States, exploring the nation's most feared places. Along the way, the text introduces readers to new ghostly tales and takes a fresh look at familiar stories and locations, with an eye to history. From well-known spooky spots like Salem, Massachusetts, to such lesser-known ones as the Shanghai Tunnels of Portland, Oregon, where spirits are supposedly trapped, readers will discover not only where America's most haunted places are but also why they are said to be haunted. The ghosts of the doomed Donner Party allow readers to experience the arduous and often deadly journey of America's westward wagon trains, while different kinds of "spirits" haunting old distilleries allow readers to discover how whiskey almost derailed the new American nation before it was born. This book can be studied for academic purposes as a historical reference, used as a source for classroom assignments, or simply read for the pleasure of a great story.

While on a leave of absence from work, Brie goes to Sentinel Island to repair a lighthouse with a sailing crew and winds up investigating a local artist's sudden disappearance, which becomes difficult as the locals refuse to help her.

Tales of ghosts inhabiting the Pacific Northwest include stories of haunted houses, departed loved ones, and disturbed Native American burial sites

Writers have a reputation of being tortured souls languishing among the living. Does the unrest continue in the afterlife? Sam Baltrusis, author of Wicked Salem: Exploring Lingering Lore andLegends, revisits the haunts associated with America’s most beloved writers of ghost stories, including Edgar Allan Poe’s enduring legacy in New York City to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s indelible imprint at the House of the Seven Gables in Salem, Massachusetts. Armed with the ghost lore and legends associated with these unforgettable literary icons, Baltrusis breathes new life into the long departed.