Haunted Ozarks

by Janice Tremeear

Tourists flock to the Ozarks region every year to dip their paddles in the pure waters of its wilderness or lose themselves in the happy bustle of its theme parks. But the serene hills and hollows often hide something darker. The Civil War and the Trail of Tears have marked the region, as did the James-Younger Gang and the Baldknobbers. Ghosts linger in resorts and penitentiaries, while UFO's and buried treasure rest in uneasy graves. Those startled by seeing a hellhound run through their backyard, however, might also catch a glimpse of author Janice Tremeear and her team of researchers in hot pursuit of the mysteries of the Ozarks.

Genres: Paranormal

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 16, 2011

Reviews

[Daphne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked this up while visiting Branson to add some local history to my vacation.
Sadly, I was extremely disappointed.
Though it claims to be a book about hauntings in the Ozarks area, very little of the book actually deals with that subject matter. A great deal of attention is paid to the history of the region (which can be interesting on its own, but is not what I thought I would be getting). At times, it seems like the author was simply trying to fill pages, including facts that were neither relevant nor interesting (I do NOT need to know how wide the roads through the town were, wth?). The hauntings that ARE included are described in very little detail and with very little flavor. Sometimes, the author resorts to simply listing ghosts, wasting the opportunity to delve deeper.
I understand that local historical hauntings can be a bit sparse and it's hard to fill a book with them when you're working in such a small area. But I would have rather read a smaller book, filled with more relevant stories, than wade through a bunch of filler.
Really disappointing.

[Jason Meuschke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and fun at times. It reads kind of like a reference guide however. Still moderately enjoyable and a decent coffee table book to start a conversation.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of history but not so much on the hauntings. This should have been named The History of the Ozarks. Was somewhat disappointed.

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

More history info than scary hauntings but still good. Loved reading stories from around my home state!

[Jack R. Cotner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haunted Ozarks by Janice Tremeear is a well-researched, finely written work full of interesting stories of haunted places, paranormal events, and actual history in and around the Ozark Mountains. Numerous references of mountain superstitions appear throughout adding to the ambiance of haunted folklore. The author makes the narrative of ghostly supernatural activity interesting without all the over-the-top hyperbole often found in books with similar subject matter. It was both entertaining and historically informative. An enjoyable read I would recommend to anyone interested in the paranormal and/or history of the Ozarks.