Antagonistic spirits invade the Freeling family's suburban home and kidnap their youngest daughter, Carol Anne

Crashing noises and disembodied voices, coming from nowhere and everywhere at once. Invisible tormentors slapping and pinching and pulling hair. Fires starting spontaneously, pools of water materializing out of thin air, pots and pans and knives and knick-knacks flying through the room. These are the hallmarks of the poltergeist phenomenon. In this classic book on destructive hauntings, Colin Wilson, renowned authority on the paranormal, examines the evidence and develops a definitive theory of the poltergeist phenomenon. Countless true-life cases of poltergeist infestations have been recorded since the days of ancient Greece and Rome to the present. But what are poltergeists? Where do they come from? And why do they appear in our world? From the case of a black-robed monk that terrorized a family for years, to the investigation of a talking mongoose, to true stories of gnomes, sorcerers, witches, and demons, this guide explores a bone-chilling gallery of the mysterious entities known as poltergeists.

One couple. One cruise ship. One poltergeist out for revenge. Niamh A romantic cruise is exactly what Ben and I need after a dramatic start to our relationship. There can’t possibly be ghosts in the middle of the ocean. Can there?! Yes. Yes there can. And one of them wants a piece of me. If only I could work out why before someone gets hurt. Edie I failed. My exams, my relationship, my family legacy. Time home alone for the first time ever might help me reset. And the opportunity to put my future career skills to the test could give me the chance to prove myself. Except everything I touch seems to break. And it feels so much worse because I already hate myself. How can I prove myself? To my family, friends, and myself?

Jorge, Elena, and Amy need to find a poltergeist before it reveals itself to the world. The only catch? It’s in Seattle—and it’s in the 1990s. Join the gang as they travel back to the rainy “Emerald City” in 1996. There, they will chase the poltergeist, racing against the clock to lay it to rest before it lays waste to historic Pioneer Square. Readers will learn about the history, culture, and fashion of the late 1990s, and meet someone very special along the way!

Explains the theories behind ghostly phenomena from the perspective of parapsychology. Covers whether or not anyone can prove the existence of ghosts. What these hauntings and poltergeists are are and what they tell us about human experience.How knowledge of parapsychological lab research enhances understanding of apparitions, hauntings and poltergeists, both from the perspective of an investigator and the people who encounters them. How investigators can recognize and enhance their psychic abilities. Written by a world-renowned ghostbuster, Loyd Auerbach

Few people can claim the distinction of experiencing first-hand such occurrences as hauntings and the presence of poltergeists, but countless numbers of people are fascinated by these unexplainable events. Written by the world's most knowledgeable authorities in this field, the essays in this work promote a better understanding of the manifestations of and various reasons for hauntings and poltergeist phenomena. The experts come from such backgrounds as anthropology, history, philosophy, psychiatry, and sociology, and provide sober yet highly readable in-depth discussions of numerous ideas and rationalizations for hauntings and poltergeists, from a critical and scientific perspective. Divided into three major sections--sociocultural, physical and physiological, and psychological perspectives--this work provides an overview of each perspective and also addresses the general psychology of belief in the paranormal and how that belief relates to experiences with ghosts and poltergeists.

The story of violent ghost phenomena through the ages.

Apparitions represent a rich collection of phenomena. They have been seen personifying the forms of the living and of the dead, at the exact time of the agent's death and often a considerable time after. This essay, chapter 16 of Psyhic Exploration, explores apparitions, haunting, and poltergeists. The full volume of Psychic Exploration can be purchased as an ebook or paperback version from all major online retailers and at cosimobooks.com.

Doors fly open by themselves, dishes fall from shelves, stones fall from the sky: these are obvious signs that a poltergeist may be near. For centuries, these mischievous and often malevolent spirits have terrorized people, who often find no protection from their evil. This book provides a history of poltergeist hauntings, highlights some well-known cases and examines what may truly be behind this dark and eerie paranormal phenomenon.

Unearth the Mysteries of the Supernatural in Poltergeists Chronicles a Century of Unexplained Phenomena. Prepare to embark on a journey where the ordinary merges seamlessly with the supernatural. This enthralling collection of spine-tingling tales will transport you through the annals of time and across the far reaches of space, immersing you in the eerie and the unexplained. From the ancient castles shrouded in European history to the enigmatic enclaves of the modern era, brace yourself for an unforgettable adventure. Dive headfirst into the annals of history as you unlock the long-buried secrets of Denmark's enigmatic Dragsholm Castle and England's storied Mermaid Inn. Feel a shiver course down your spine as you uncover the chilling past of the infamous Tower of London and the mysteriously alluring Hampton Court Palace. Yet, it's not just grandiose fortresses that harbor secrets. Even the most unassuming places can conceal extraordinary mysteries. Prepare to be captivated by the haunting tales of The Ostrich Inn, the echoes of Ballygally Castle, the secrets whispered within the walls of the Hotel Provincial, and so much more. Experience the hair-raising atmospheres lurking behind the bars of the Old Charleston Jail and the Old Idaho State Penitentiary. In Poltergeists Chronicles, we've meticulously crafted these stories based on historical accounts, legends, and the chilling recollections of those who were there. We've altered certain details to safeguard the identities of those involved, but we guarantee that the essence of these supernatural encounters remains intact. Get ready to enter a world where the supernatural not only thrives but defines reality itself, where the paranormal becomes your everyday existence. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of the supernatural or a curious skeptic, this captivating book will leave you questioning the boundaries of the known and the unknown. Dive into the enigmatic depths of the unexplained today and be forever changed by the mysteries that await.