101 Ways to Find a Ghost: Essential Tools, Tips, and Techniques to Uncover Paranormal Activity

by Melissa Martin Ellis

"A proven investigator in her own right, Melissa offers the novice those needed insights and suggestions only hands-on experience can give you."
-- Andrew Laird , Founder, The Rhode Island Paranormal Research Group

Ghost-hunting expert Melissa Martin Ellis has seen, felt, and sensed it all. And now, thanks to this guide, you too can part the veil between us and the mysterious world on the other side.

Whether you want to track down and record spirits or you're just intrigued as to whether or not these phantasms really do exist, Ellis will guide your exploration of paranormal activity. It's easier than ever to detect and even communicate with ghosts...if you're prepared for what you may find.

Genres: Paranormal, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2011

About the author

I'm the author of five nonfiction books, The Everything Guide to Writing Graphic Novels, The Insider's Newport Guide, The Everything Photography Book, 101 Ways to Find a Ghost and The Everything Ghost Hunting Book for Adams Media/Simon and Shuster.

I regularly collaborate with my husband, author Mark Ellis on graphic novels, such as: Beecoming Sophie, Nosferatu, and HP Lovecraft's Miskatonic Project.

As an illustrator, designer and photographer, I have been been featured in numerous New England exhibits and galleries, as well as in print media such as The Redwood Review, Newport This Week, Newport Life Magazine, The Boston Globe, Horseman’s Yankee Peddler, The Newport Round Table Anthology and Balancing The Tides.

Reviews

[Meredith Kaupp · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, I didn't actually finish. It wasn't really "101 ways to find a ghost" but more like how to become a paranormal investigator. If I actually thought I had a ghost or wanted to start looking for them, it would be a very interesting read. I don't, so it wasn't one I wanted to continue (actually I want to know if they're real without finding out there's one in my 100+ year old house or haunting me. Lol). Anyway, if you want to be a ghost hunter, it would be a good book to read (and it's free for kindle).

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was very skeptical when purchasing this book. I was afraid it would just include the basic information that I pretty much already knew about ghosts and hauntings. I learned quite a bit from this book!! I will hopefully soon be joining a paranormal team and this book helped so much! Now I know how to tell if a group is legit and legal or not. I learned about other types of entities and hauntings. Also, it tells a lot about the investigation process. If you are interested in paranormal investigation, this is a great and quick read!!

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has everything laid out for the person that wants to start or join a professional team of paranormal investigators. It's more of a how to novel than light reading for someone interested in going to cemeteries and what not. Still pretty informative.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ghost Hunters here I come...a totally fun book to read and now I am convinced I can be a great ghost hunter now LOL

[Starsita · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like it a lot
it helps if you are new to the subject
but it need more links or more recommendations on some stuff like equipment, or more schools

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

101 Ways to Find a Ghost by Melissa Martin Ellis read January 12 to April 12. I got this book at a sale when our local bookshop was closing. I am interested in paranormal investigation and have had many experiences with ghosts (something for another blog post, another time). I was part of a local team where I live for a brief time before it fizzled out. I may join (or maybe start) another team someday. I think this book is a great resource to have if you are interested in paranormal investigation. The author shares a lot of really good details about starting your own team, and all that this entails. It includes how to find members for your team, forms to create, ways to advertise, ways to find places to investigate, and investigation techniques. It would be an excellent resource for anyone looking to start their own team. I rated it 5 stars.

[Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was a free read. Interesting to see how people approach this "scientifically" and how different people & technology are utilized, as well as Do's & Don'ts. For those interested in this as a hobby/career, probably a great introductory resource.

[Andy · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book fails to mention the best way to detect the paranormal is that one must watch a spooky movie before going out into the field. Also it doesn't give a 101 ways just 101 short chapters covering safety to pseudoscientific methods.

[Ed Lynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This seems to be geared toward someone interested in Ghost Hunting as a profession and less about the hobbyist. The information seems overly generalized and seems to repeat itself quite frequently.

[Tom Clasper · Rating 2 out of 5]

Most of the 101 Ways deal with what to know, or legal issues, not how to find a ghost. Not very helpful - been there, done that already.

[Dennys · Rating 5 out of 5]

como puedo abrir el libro