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Hell Hath No Fury
Hell Hath No Fury #8: The Girl by the Side of the Road: The True Story of Resurrection Mary
HELL HATH NO FURY BOOK 8:
THE GIRL BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD
In the eighth book of HELL HATH NO FURY, author Troy Taylor continues his series of titles that presents the "Spirits of Victims, Vengeance and Virtue"... a look at the dark side of women from the lingering ghosts of women who kill, have been killed or have left a haunting and indelible mark on our history. Veering between the worlds of the supernatural and true crime, each book will take readers on a horrifying journey in the minds and hearts of darkness.
HELL HATH NO FURY 8: THE GIRL BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD
THE TRUE STORY OF RESURRECTION MARY
The story of the “vanishing hitchhiker” – the young woman who mysterious vanishes from the passenger seat of the car after being picked up the side of the road – is a classic American highway legend, but what if you found out that the story has a basis in truth? Archer Avenue on Chicago’s Southwest side has been home to just such a roadside phantom, dubbed “Resurrection Mary” after the cemetery where she vanishes, for nearly eighty years. Since the middle 1930s, people have been picking up this elusive ghost or have been running her over with their cars – only to see her vanish before their eyes. Is she a mere legend, linked to the famous Willowbrook Ballroom? Or is there truth to the tale?
Author Troy Taylor has been fascinated with Mary for most of his life, continuously tracking down stories and sightings and seeking out true accounts of the young women who have been linked to the legend. In this compelling entry in the series, he delves into the many myths and mysteries and reveals the secrets of “Resurrection Mary” and who she was when she was alive. It’s a strange and chilling story and one you don’t want to miss!
THE GIRL BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD
In the eighth book of HELL HATH NO FURY, author Troy Taylor continues his series of titles that presents the "Spirits of Victims, Vengeance and Virtue"... a look at the dark side of women from the lingering ghosts of women who kill, have been killed or have left a haunting and indelible mark on our history. Veering between the worlds of the supernatural and true crime, each book will take readers on a horrifying journey in the minds and hearts of darkness.
HELL HATH NO FURY 8: THE GIRL BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD
THE TRUE STORY OF RESURRECTION MARY
The story of the “vanishing hitchhiker” – the young woman who mysterious vanishes from the passenger seat of the car after being picked up the side of the road – is a classic American highway legend, but what if you found out that the story has a basis in truth? Archer Avenue on Chicago’s Southwest side has been home to just such a roadside phantom, dubbed “Resurrection Mary” after the cemetery where she vanishes, for nearly eighty years. Since the middle 1930s, people have been picking up this elusive ghost or have been running her over with their cars – only to see her vanish before their eyes. Is she a mere legend, linked to the famous Willowbrook Ballroom? Or is there truth to the tale?
Author Troy Taylor has been fascinated with Mary for most of his life, continuously tracking down stories and sightings and seeking out true accounts of the young women who have been linked to the legend. In this compelling entry in the series, he delves into the many myths and mysteries and reveals the secrets of “Resurrection Mary” and who she was when she was alive. It’s a strange and chilling story and one you don’t want to miss!
66 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 6, 2014
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October 16, 2018
An interesting read
i enjoyed reading this story very much. Not having delved too deeply into ghost stories, I was not familiar with the stories about Resurrection Mary.
The author has presented information about numerous sightings of this elusive spirit. Then he has attempted to identify who Mary may have been in life. He has developed an interesting and worthy theory that explains what people have described from their sightings.
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i enjoyed reading this story very much. Not having delved too deeply into ghost stories, I was not familiar with the stories about Resurrection Mary.
The author has presented information about numerous sightings of this elusive spirit. Then he has attempted to identify who Mary may have been in life. He has developed an interesting and worthy theory that explains what people have described from their sightings.
7
January 1, 2019
I found the first few chapters on the history of Archer Avenue to be boring. So I skipped ahead to the final chapters that dealt strictly with Resurrection Mary. I have been fascinated by her since I watched a segment on Unsolved Mysteries when I was a child. And the end chapters were worth the read.
January 16, 2017
She exists - I have seen her.
The book overall was pretty good. I was interested in seeing what the author had to say as I have encountered Resurrection Mary when I was younger. Quite a scary experience when you are alone at night in the dark driving home to see her by the side of the road.
The book overall was pretty good. I was interested in seeing what the author had to say as I have encountered Resurrection Mary when I was younger. Quite a scary experience when you are alone at night in the dark driving home to see her by the side of the road.
August 5, 2014
I loved this book!
I loved this book! I have always been fascinated with Resurrection Mary and this book has some excellent theories behind the legend. So engrossing that I couldn't put it down.
I loved this book! I have always been fascinated with Resurrection Mary and this book has some excellent theories behind the legend. So engrossing that I couldn't put it down.
February 13, 2016
Another local story, about Resurrection Mary, contains information that I hadn't before.
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