Deep in the heart of every lake lies a dark secret. From the murky waters of Loch Ness to the tranquil surface of Lake Tahoe, these bodies of water have been the stage for countless tales of terror and tragedy. In Haunted Lakes readers will embark on a bone-chilling journey through some of the most haunted lakes on the planet.
As the book delves deeper into the lore surrounding these bodies of water, readers will encounter tales of ghostly apparitions that rise from the depths, vengeful spirits that seek revenge on unsuspecting swimmers, and even demonic entities that possess those who dare to venture too close to the water's edge.
The stories in Haunted Lakes are sure to leave readers with a deep sense of dread and unease, as they contemplate the terrifying mysteries that lie hidden just beneath the surface of these seemingly innocuous bodies of water. With each page, the book draws readers further and further into a world of darkness and despair, where the line between the living and the dead is blurred, and the only certainty is that the horrors that lurk beneath the waves are very, very real.
Haunted Lakes takes on the haunted geography of America, its theme about the various legends surrounding supposed hauntings on some famous and some unknown lakes. Really, you don't realize how many women in white haunt lakes until their stories are all compiled together. I always enjoy thematic volumes, so I was engrossed in these stories. Lots of drownings, lost loves, accidents, and tragic wedding days. I can just imagine the generations of teenagers sneaking down to these locations to witness the paranormal in the dead of night, which is totally something I would have done if I were there. Of course, since so many of the stories were similar, it sometimes got a bit repetitive. But what I liked is that the author tried to describe the stories and settings in different ways to give each tale, no matter how similar to others, a bit of unique flair. I'm all about Haunted Geography, so many these will inspire campers to head down and do a little ghost hunting.
These thirty short accounts feature chilling legends and stories at various lakes, such as Lake Crescent in Washington, Lake Tekapo in New Zealand, and Lake Windermere in England. These are extremely short and quick, outlining a brief overview of what has been witnessed at these locations.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.