Wichita Haunts (Other

by Beth Cooper

Shadowman is seen roaming the grounds at Cowtown. The blacksmith touches investigators in his shop. The former church on Hillside Street has a friendly ghost named Belle. These are just a few of the characters that linger in Haunted Wichita. Wichita grew from the prairie as a cattle town into "the Peerless Princess of the Plains." Influenced by bold settlers, the city reflects the American spirit of capitalism and manifest destiny. Explore the haunted history of Wichita through supernatural tales from Cowtown, the Delano District, theaters, and hotels. Most are authentic haunted locations, as documented by Wichita Paranormal Research Society (WPRS) and Paranormal Research Investigators (PRI).

Genres: Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 3, 2011

Reviews

[Tina Sorensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another interesting read by Beth Cooper. She has taken some of the most popular stories from Wichita, Kansas including the DeLano District as well as Mead’s Corner (which, unfortunately, no longer exists). The blending of hauntings and historical landmarks makes it not only informative but spooky as well.

[MKF · Rating 1 out of 5]

The usual mixter of history, made up stories, and unproven facts. Some of the ghost stories didn't even make sense if you really think about them with a rational brain. What's funny is that they use a feng shui and astrology "expert" to help for information. Her lack of intelligence is obvious when she blamed a building for a man's history of bad luck. The fact his luck started before the building existed is of couse left out of her facts.
The most annoying aspect is the constant qouting of the local area newspaper. Yes, it helped with the history but it seemed like the author was using it to help support the idea that the stories are based on real facts with real people. Other problems were some bad editing and information was reported multiple times but mostly the repeating was in the caption.
I guess if you want a book on ghosts in Wichita you might like this.

[Lacey Hodges · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book! I am new to Kansas and having the history behind a lot of things was really neat to me! I think having the add little thrill of ghostly experiences added to the flavor of the book. All around I learned a lot and had a book that kept my interest. Now I just need to go to Old Cowtown

[Jaci ☻ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love learning the history behind Cowtown and the notable Wichitans who many streets/buildings/iconic names are named after. I learned so much!

I love how well connected the storytelling was with the ghost stories and image placement. It so strange to think of where we once were with Carrie Nation and Cyclone running around.

You learn something new every day!

[Theremin Poisoning · Rating 3 out of 5]

Of interest to locals.

[PottWab Regional Library]

SM

[Brooke Barnum Berntson · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book was fine, I think I found it most interesting because the entire last half was from Cowtown. I worked out at Cowtown for many years, and even though I don’t claim to have witnessed any ghosts, I have definitely had some odd experiences and have had chills to where I felt most comfortable waiting outside on the porches. My sister who worked in the Murdock House house for a bit was told to always keep her keys on her because the front door would sometimes lock you out…..