Haunted Missouri: A Ghostly Guide to the Show-Me State's Most Spirited Spots

American Midwest

by Jason Offutt

Mysterious cold spots, disembodied voices, and smoky apparitions are just a few of the ghostly goings-on gathered by journalist Jason Offutt in his trek across Missouri. Visiting public places such as Civil War battlefields, university halls, and infamous mansions, Offutt draws on hundreds of interviews in search of restless spirits. A serious but witty look at Missouri s place in the ghostly realm, this book brings together history, folklore, and just enough mystery to intrigue the skeptics and delight the believers.

Genres: Paranormal

187 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[Alissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Road trip-ready :)

[Tammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author covers all kinds of haunted and spooky spots around the state of Missouri. He draws from personal interviews, folklore and the history of an area to relate the tales. Then he takes the reader along as he visits these spirited spots. An entertaining read for someone looking for folklore and a travel guide for those wanting to go ghost-hunting. It is a down-side of being a library staff person that I had to wait until all the Halloween books were off our popular display. So, I end up reading spooky stories around Christmas and in January. Oh well, the nights are still long and dark and perfect to read a spooky tale or two.

[Tyler Janke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and in tune to the history of every location. However, several places he visited it was obvious the wrong time for an investigation. I would have liked to have read more about actual investigations.

[Alexis Gilmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was amazing

[Darla Belflower · Rating 5 out of 5]

#8 For my year. Interesting book for those of us who sometimes see the folks on the other side.

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good reading and interesting, and I appreciate the carefulness in which the author interviewed "witnesses". I wish that he would have been more personally invested in having experiences at the time that he visited the sites. I do like how he lists in the back each place and what was experienced in quick reference guide style.

[Amy Houts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written in a journalistic style, this book was interesting and fun to read.