In Search of the Paranormal: The Hammer House Murder, Ghosts of the Clink, and Other Disturbing Investigations

by Richard Estep

From exploring the Tower of London to investigating a haunted Colorado firehouse and a woman tormented by a malevolent demonic entity, paranormal researcher Richard Estep takes you behind the scenes for an up-close-and-personal encounter with a fascinating legion of hauntings. This collection represents some of the most interesting, odd, and disturbing cases that Richard has investigated over the past twenty years, in England and in the United States.

Genres: Paranormal, Nonfiction, History, Horror, Ebooks

264 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2015

About the author

I'm a 48-year-old child who has no plans to ever actually grow up.

I make my living as a paramedic, clinical educator, for a busy hospital system and work as a street medic in a 911 system.

In my free time, I serve as the director of the Boulder County Paranormal Research Society, and investigate claims of haunted properties, people, and objects on both sides of the Atlantic. I love to read, particularly SF/Fantasy, history and historical fiction, the paranormal, and basically anything that piques my interest. I appear on the TV shows Haunted Hospitals, Paranormal 911, Paranormal Night Shift, Haunted Case Files, and several others.

I am an avid video gamer, table-top gamer, and love to build Lego. My wife and I are the proud humans of five adopted rescue cats and one smelly but adorable dog.

Reviews

[Amanda Staffieri · Rating 3 out of 5]

“This place changes after dark…”

IN SEARCH OF THE PARANORMAL
Who doesn’t love some ghost stories the weekend before Halloween? In Search of the Paranormal by Richard Estep is actually a memoir of sorts–I originally thought it was going to be a collection of ghost stories. Richard Estep doesn’t just search out the paranormal, he is also a paramedic and a firefighter…but his true passion lies with researching things that can’t really be explained. This book begins with–well the beginning, Estep discovering his passions and also his first experiences with death. He also discusses a few cases that he and his wife have worked on.

This book felt more like a conversation. It is just a guy telling us some interesting stories throughout his travels. I was hoping there would be a little more depth to the stories but they are very stagnant. I wanted chills, and I didn’t get that.

Now, don’t get me wrong. It wasn’t as if the book is bad. There are some things that I really enjoyed about this book. My favorite parts involved English history. Those who live near areas of the battlegrounds of the English Civil War can still hear the noise of swords and shouting. Then there is the entire section on the Tower of London. I enjoyed hearing the accounts of those who were they saw Anne Boleyn, Margaret Pole, Henry VI, and the Princes of the Tower. —I found these really intriguing and it left me wanting to know more.

Overall, this is perfect for paranormal researchers. For those looking for a great ghost story…maybe look elsewhere. I rate this book 3 out of 5 stars.

[Jeannette · Rating 2 out of 5]

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In my defence, I want to say that I don't choose books hoping they would horrible so I can give them a bad review. I would much rather read one fantastic book after the other, so much that I'd run out of superlatives. But life is not perfect, and here I am after finishing In Search of the Paranormal.

I admit, I've had a period around the time before I hit puberty until long after, that I was very much into supernatural stories. That's painfully obvious by the books I've purchased before I grew up enough to start appreciate more quality literature. I still have an interest in the creepy and I enjoy a good scary movie and what's less often seen, a good scary book. Sadly, this is not one of those. For starters, it's not scary.

Let me run through the good things first: although not scary, some of the events were interesting, I'm being honest here. Also, the author provides the names of real and existing locations which would be interesting to visit, even if you are a sceptic. He also provides links to sites where an interested reader can continue his or her investigation and even hear some of the things, recorded by Estep and his crew.

From there, it's all downhill. Or, I guess I can't really say it's downhill, since I had so much fun, but I don't suppose the author intended for his readers to laugh out loud on his spooky moments, so that's a serious minus.

In chronological order, the things that amused me the most:

"He is also an accomplished writer, with several respected books on the subject of ghosts and haunting to his name."

Really though! I know that Estep is probably taking himself seriously, but you cannot put "respected books" and "ghosts" in the same sentence. That would mean that the existence of the latter is proved without doubt. Which is not true. At all.

AND MY FAVOURITE, WHICH EARNED THIS BOOK AN ENTIRE STAR:

"Human excrement was smeared across several of them. Flowers were uprooted and scattered around the cemetery. Obscene graffiti defaced the back of many grave markers. Was this vandalism the work of unruly local kids, or something more sinister?"

HAhAHAHAHahAhAhAhHaHHah PLEASE IMAGINE IT. PLEASE. IMAGINE THIS GHOST OR DEMON(I'M IMAGINING THE DEMON), WITH A HANDFUL OF HUMAN SHIT AND A CAN OF SPRAY PAINT VANDALISING A CEMETERY. I BURST WITH LAUGHTER EVERY SINGLE TIME. HAHAHAHAHAH



... 3 minutes later I'm back to writing. I apologize for the caps lock, but honestly.

And the author just doesn't stop, does he?

"More human waste was smeared across the walls and flagstones. It appeared relatively fresh, no more than a day or two old."

I don't even want to know how does Mr Estep know how to judge if the "human waste" is fresh or not. I mean... where do you learn such a thing, how??? What in the name... ?

Also to mention the use, bordering with abuse, of the word tranquil. F*** calm, I'm a hipster, I'm tranquil.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I found this to be a very interesting glimpse into the non-hyped, non-big time, paranormal investigator. Estep never, at least in my opinion, oversells or draws unjustified conclusions from his data. There is virtually no sensationalism. Just what seems to me to be honest reporting from an investigator who really enjoys what he does and has a lifelong curiosity in the spiritual world. I emerged with a sense of what it would actually be like to partake in an investigation. With the exception of the investigation of “The Clink” prison, which apparently developed into bit of a party, the investigations are low key, scientific to the best that can be done in a totally uncontrolled environment and on a basically unknowable subject, and the results seem very plausible or at least justifiable to me.

I did find the investigation of the desecrated church to be disturbing. One one level, I found the abandoned graveyard being the target of vandals to be sad in the extreme. On another level, I was actually a bit freaked out by the idea of Satanists using a desanctified church to conduct their activities. It was the only investigation that I would not have been willing to participate in under any circumstances, especially since they were looking for signs of demonic infestation. I won’t be giving much away to say that the members of the team all reported a heaviness of spirit, tiredness and physical weakness for the next two days---which sounds like a lot like demonic oppression to this Catholic boy. Count me out on that one.

I hope that Estep writes more memoirs. He is very likeable and probably has many more interesting stories to tell. I was curious enough to want to seek out more information about his group, which always shows how much I enjoyed the book.

[Erin Dunn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Woot! I got approved on Netgalley to read this one. Starting soon.

Thank you to NetGalley and Llewellyn Publications for allowing me to read and review an ARC e-book copy of In Search of the Paranormal by Richard Estep.

I have to admit that I was expecting In Search of the Paranormal to be filled with creepy and goosebumps inducing ghost stories. Well let me just put it out there, it wasn't creepy in the slightest. So it was a little different than I expected, but In Search of the Paranormal is still a pretty interesting book. It's about ghost hunting, of course it's interesting! :P

Like many of us, myself included, Richard Estep has been fascinated with the paranormal since childhood. This is his story of how he became a paranormal researcher and some of the cases he has investigated in the past twenty years in England and in the United States.

I really appreciate that the cases did not seem to be exaggerated. In some cases activity was found, and in some cases nothing was found. To me that seems to be pretty realistic. This is a great read to get a bit of an inside glimpse into the world of paranormal investigation. As fun as I think it would be to go investigate the paranormal, this book is probably the closest I will get. This certainly would be a good book for any fans of paranormal investigation shows, such as Ghost Hunters or Paranormal State.

Overall, In Search of the Paranormal is a fun and entertaining read for anyone interested in the paranormal. It's a great book for skeptics and believers alike to be taken behind the scenes of paranormal investigating. The expected publication date is September 8, 2015.

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[Amy (DemonKittie) · Rating 4 out of 5]

** I received a free copy of this on NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review. **

Title: In Search of the Paranormal: The Hammer House Murder, Ghosts of the Clink, and Other Disturbing Investigations
Author: Richard Estep
Published: September 8th, 2015
Genre: Nonfiction, Paranormal, Ghost Stories
Pages: 264

Synopsis:From exploring the Tower of London to investigating a haunted Colorado firehouse and a woman tormented by a malevolent demonic entity, paranormal researcher Richard Estep takes you behind the scenes for an up-close-and-personal encounter with a fascinating legion of hauntings. This collection represents some of the most interesting, odd, and disturbing cases that Richard has investigated over the past twenty years, in England and in the United States.

Review:

This was a pretty good book of investigating the paranormal. I think some of the reviews I have read talk about being disappointed like they expected action packed investigations. That is not how paranormal investigations generally work, and this book is pretty good at telling the true experience of ghost hunting and related activities. The author talks about various experiences and places he has investigated and they are much like what I have read in similar books. I do love that he has investigated a lot with other groups and that he has gone back several times to re-investigate. I have to say this is the first time I have actually heard of table tipping and I am always happy to learn about new (or in this case OLDER) investigation techniques. It was cool to read of different investigations from different countries by the same person.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about a man, Richard Estep, who is a paranormal investigator. I have long been a fan of these types of books and television shows, so I was very anxious to read this. He gives an interesting look into his investigations and at no time does he seem to inflate the stories to create more drama. I really respected that. I would rather read a book, where someone actually admits that nothing happened on an investigation, then create this big blown-out story. This book took us along on several investigations. I was intrigued with how serious he took this business, this was no passing fancy. You could tell how experienced he was. I wanted more, which for me is what it comes down to. I would gladly read a second volume.

My only critique is that I didn't connect with Richard Estep. Perhaps that's not his fault at all, since I hadn't heard of him before this. But I would've felt more when he did experience some paranormal event, if I felt his fear or excitement. But this doesn't take much away, I was definitely intrigued by the whole thing.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

"When other kids my age were running around kicking a soccer ball, I was far more likely to be found curled up with a spine-tingling book about ghosts and haunted houses..." -Richard Estep, In Search of the Paranormal, Ch. 2.

This description could be me. Unlike the author, while I am still fascinated with the paranormal, ghosts and hauntings, especially, I don't particularly want to meet one! So when I saw this book was available on NetGalley, I requested it and was pleasantly surprised to be given a copy.

I totally enjoyed this book. It helps a little that Mr. Estep is "local," as in, he lives, works and investigates paranormal happenings here along the Colorado Front Range, so I was actually familiar with many of the places in this book. I'm always interested in reading about the history of the front range, and really all of the west. And I can relate to the expat Brit, since I've been married to one for nearly 25 years ;) Some of the English locations are places that I've been or at least heard of, as well.

All in all, I found the cases well recounted, with Mr. Estep being completely honest that in a lot of cases, they just don't get much of anything. There's no padding or embellishing the actual "ghost hunt" to make things more exciting. The investigations are as scientific as you can get when you're looking at something defined as "events or phenomena such as telekinesis or clairvoyance that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding." -Oxford Dictionaries, emphasis mine. When something does happen, an explanation is looked for, rather than automatically assigning something to paranormal activity.

For me, an amateur history buff, a lot of the appeal comes from the local history, tales and lore given about each location. If you're interested in ghost hunting or the paranormal, as well as a bit of history, pick up this book for yourself.

*I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

[Darcia Helle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was excited to read some real-life, spine-tingling ghost stories that would raise the hair on my arms and make me want to sleep with the lights on. I didn't get that. The writing here is relaxed and conversational, easy to read but lacking any sense of fear-inducing immediacy. Also, there simply wasn't a lot of creepy ghost stuff going on here.

I respect Estep's pursuit and his honesty. He doesn't embellish his stories. We share his disappointments during those times when he finds no indications of ghostly presence. The content gets slightly repetitive, as he details the setup process for each building and home his team investigates. And, since he experiences little that can't be explained, there isn't a strong sense of anticipation as we go along.

What I loved most about this book was the history Estep shared. We spend a lot of time on the Tower of London, along with other historical and supposedly haunted sites throughout London. Estep tells us the stories, taking us back to the time when the events occurred, and then returning to present day so that we now know and understand the ghosts stalking the various places.

While not the fear-inducing read I'd anticipated, this is still an interesting book. And though Estep has yet to prove the existence of ghosts, perhaps he has established that ghosts simply aren't as interested in us as we are in them.

*I was provided with an ebook copy by the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for my honest review.*

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many thanks to NetGalley and Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. for an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for my review.

This book is a special type of memoir: "The book you are now reading documents my journey from enthusiastic but unskilled rookie to seasoned professional paranormal investigator." Richard and his wife Laura founded the Boulder County paranormal Research Society in 2006, "to investigate claims of paranormal phenomena, assess their validity, and, above all else, to help people."

Ghost hunting today has gotten techy, with many gadgets available to assist the process. But they are not as necessary as, "the human eye and an inquiring mind," which the author describes as, "the most indispensable tools of any paranormal investigator. A notebook and pen are not far behind. Everything else is negotiable." Estep isn't afraid to admit that sometimes he and his team come away without the proof they were looking for. Nor does he expect there to indisputable evidence with every case. Even investigators can misinterpret sights and sounds. But you evaluate yourself and your process, and move ahead. Covering many investigations over the years, readers will love the many tales included. Those interested in the paranormal will feel as though they are part of the investigations right alongside Estep and his team.

[☆Angel☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

**ARC provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**

The first sentence in this book, drew me right in. I admit, it doesn't take much when it comes to the paranormal. I was instantly intrigued by the British ghost stories at the beginning. But that feeling started to slack off around the last few chapters. That leads me to believe that British ghost stories are more interesting. It could also have something to do with the fact that I love history, and there is plenty to find in the older places of England. Such as the Tower of London and The Clink which are both among the places mentioned.

One thing I noticed that Richard Estep does in his paranormal group, is invite people from other paranormal groups to investigate with them. Most of the books I have read about ghost hunting, only involve one group, and sometimes there are even rivals, which is just silly. So I admire the fact that he is reaching out to other people and even says that they have taught him a thing or two and introduced him to different methods.

This is a great book for paranormal buffs! Whether your a skeptic, or a believer, it's still an arresting personal account and I would recommend it!

[Naomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, have to say that I enjoyed this read. On that note, I found that the author's stories of haunted Great Britain were creepier and more inviting to me than his stories from the US. I am not sure if it is because I had read so much of the American stories versus the UK stories so I learned from those stories, but I definitely found them more scary for October reading. There also seemed to be more passion behind the writing with the UK stories and the US stories appeared to be more scientific/observational.

The format for this book was much more "storytelling" than some of my other "haunted" books that I have reviewed for this publisher that are basically written ghost hunting.

Bottom line...this author was very engaging in his writing style and captured my attention in the first part of the book.

BTW...just because arrogant reviewers get under my skin....an author can be respected in his field...even ghost hunting. So reviewer... Get over thy self! #rollseyes

Reviewed for Llewellyn Worldwide Publishing in exchange for honest review.

[Andrea Trenary · Rating 2 out of 5]

Firstly I must say I adore this publishing house, it's one of my favorites. I also love haunted memoirs, this wasn't quite a haunted memoir but it was in a similar vein. This book was alright. I did find myself skimming a few places where it just wasn't holding my attention. I also could have done without some of his repetitiveness, like with the ghost box for instance, re explaining even though he already had once.

Received this via NetGalley for review purposes.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoy reading a good ghost story, and when I picked this book up at the library that is what I thought I would be reading. However, this book wasn't exactly that. There were quite a few places mentioned in this book that sound really interesting to visit, and if I ever get the chance I definitely will try to see them. I really liked how we were able to read about how paranormal investigations are done.

[Jenni Schell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book on ghost hunting and all it entails. It's nice to hear from someone who has done actual ghost hunting and is a pro. Great job.

[A Reader's Heaven · Rating 2 out of 5]

(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)

From exploring the Tower of London to investigating a haunted Colorado firehouse and a woman tormented by a malevolent demonic entity, paranormal researcher Richard Estep takes you behind the scenes for an up-close-and-personal encounter with a fascinating legion of hauntings. This collection represents some of the most interesting, odd, and disturbing cases that Richard has investigated over the past twenty years, in England and in the United States.

From the start, two things need to be stated:

1) This book is not creepy...or scary...or disturbing...just interesting.
2) As an author, Richard Estep makes an excellent ghost hunter.

Actually, I think that is all that needs to be said...


Paul
ARH

[Brenda · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a disappointing and dry read. I started it in October and only now just finished. I wanted to hear true accounts of ghost stories, but this only told well it could be...maybe... an encounter with a ghost but even with all our equipment we're not sure. We heard there is possibly a ghost over here but alas it didn't materialize for us. I should have put it in my dnf pile but I pushed through.
On a positive, it was interesting reading about the history of the places visited. More like a travel guide than a book on the paranormal.

[Julie Kwiat · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this authors stories. I wish that there was a little more action and better results to every investigation but that’s not always the case. The cases that had chilling outcomes were ones I’ll remember. I learned about table tipping, glass movement on coffins and of course ouiji boards all being used to help assist investigations. I’d like to put those to the rest someday if I’m given the opportunity.

[Monica · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was an okay book, but probably one I will never pick up again. It covers investigations by the author over a couple of decades. It is roughly, but not exactly, chronological, and has no true framing. It seems more stream of consciousness: here is a story, here is one, etc. It was perfectly readable, but not exciting or spooky, or even informative really; you got some case specific info, but not much about the wider world of investigating. Overall, I just found it underwhelming.

[James Crawford · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book covers who the members of the investigate team are, the types of haunted places, and various places that were investigated including a theater (footsteps, crashing sounds), the Tower of London, the Hammer House Museum, a hotel and other places.

The author notes that if a person is taking medicates they can have an effect on what the person things they are seeing.

There is a question, though, of which stories are true and which aren't which sort of spoils the book for me.

[Melissa · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don’t even understand why this book was written. Nothing paranormal happened. He even says in his afterward that not all cases end with paranormal evidence. And none of his did! So why write the effing book?!?! This was more of a history lesson and tourist guide book than anything else. I am so disappointed. The writing itself wasn’t horrible, but the whole book felt completely pointless to me.

[Silencia · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's good for what it is! Estep writes well and engagingly about his adventures in various "haunted" locales, and if you're interested in something that's as much biography as ghost story, you'll like this. I might have preferred more details about the supposed hauntings, and a little less about the investigator's backstory, but those are personal quirks and in no way diminish the actual book!

[mitchell lee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Yawn

Rather boring and a lot of the settings were the usual and familiar "haunts". Brief summaries rather than an investigation that is noteworthy. Twenty years of paranormal research surely could have yielded investigations that challenge the imagination.

[Tim Ransom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good honest Account.

Well written,good honest account by Richard Estep,although he discovered very little evidence of the paranormal in the cases in this book which is honest and a bit disappointing.It makes you wonder whether a lot of the cases on tv or youtube are made up.

[Brian Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good inside look at the evolution of a paranormal investigator.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

More interesting stories that were fun to read. Didn't enjoy quite as much as his others, but certainly don't consider it a waste of time. It provided an entertaining and spooky weekend.

[Rebecca Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting view on some of the haunts and locations. Richard Estep takes us through some different areas of paranormal happenings and the supposed hauntings that occur.

[Sarah - All The Book Blog Names Are Taken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this one, finished in just a few hours. Full review to come shortly.

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I received this as an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

If you read my prior review which also involved a book about paranormal investigators and their experiences, you know that I have high standards and expectations for how the information is presented. This book, despite being an ARC, was very nearly the complete opposite of that one in so many ways. The history of each case the author presents was much more in-depth the majority of the time, the writing was professional, and it had clearly been through editing already. Much, much more professional. I can't stress enough why that professionalism piece is so important. People who do not believe in ghosts think it is a big joke to begin with.

The author not only recounted his early beginnings as a ghost hunter, but described ways in which the field evolved as well, the equipment used, and why some of these methods are controversial. He notes that many pioneers of paranormal investigations had nothing but a notebook, pencil, and their own two eyes. He does point out though, that having all the gadgets that crews like T.A.P.S. (the team featured on 'Ghost Hunters', on the SyFy network) have would be nice. But, you make do with what you have. As a side note, I have to admit I was glad to see the ridiculously hilarious/awesome 'Most Haunted' get a mention with 'Ghost Hunters'. Not curiously, 'Ghost Adventures' was left out. I am perfectly okay with that.

What I appreciated most about this book compared to the previous paranormal book I read boils down to the focus of the content. Even though the author was sharing his experiences as an investigator, it was not about him. It was about those places, those ghosts, and the people impacted by the potential hauntings he and his team investigated. That made for a much different reading experience.

The book was so strong until the final investigation discussed. Here the author talks of joining a team who used Ouija boards and table tipping as means of communication. While I do believe in paranormal experiences, particularly mine of course, I do draw the line at these kinds of methods - these are so easily manipulated by living, breathing people that I can not put much stock in them. Otherwise, this was an excellent source of investigations that I found highly interesting and finished in just a few hours. Definitely recommended.

[Majanka · Rating 4 out of 5]

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In Search of the Paranormal is an interesting book. It wasn’t as scary as some of the accounts I’ve read of other ghost hunters or mediums, but to me, that made it sound more realistic. I’m willing to buy a lot of things but when a book sounds like a mesh-up of The Exorcism and Poltergeist and claims all those events are real, then I start questioning the author’s mental state. However, that’s not the case here at all. Mr. Estep tells us about the hauntings in a very down to earth way, and even though he goes out investigating a lot himself, the accounts of the events appear realistic and not over the top. You don’t get more than a few shadows and strange noises during his descriptions, and that makes the book more believable.

That the cases don’t seem exaggerated is a huge bonus. In some cases, the author even admitted they found nothing. From my own experience, it’s often the case that one finds nothing during a ghost hunt. Another good addition was how the background and history of the place was described before the author went into detail about the investigation. I particularly enjoyed reading about the history of the Tower of London – I have visited the place too, and knew some of the history already, but it was great to catch up and be reminded of those little tidbits.

Although not fear-inducing or spine-chilling, the book reads like an honest account of what ghost-hunting is truly like, without exaggerating or embellishing things, and I have to give the author a lot of credit for that. The writing was a little wonky here and there, and some of the explanations of how the devices worked were repetitive, but overall, this was an enjoyable read. If you want to know what ghost-hunting is really like, I recommend this book.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

In Search of the Paranormal is a great read for someone like me because Richard and I have a lot in common. My interest and love in the paranormal manifested around the age of 8 and I read/watched absolutely everything I could get my hands on back in the 70s/80s and reading about how others went about their quest of ghosts inspired a huge amount of time at historically deadly places trying to find and capture a ghost. Reading this book brought back so many good memories of those times it's had me digging through boxes to find my old photos and notes from my childish ghost hunts. Richard's conversational writing tone makes this book a fast read and its really good for a "new" paranormal investigator to learn about the things we used to do to try to document paranormal activity and use it in their own investigations. The ghost culture today is relying way too much on "gadgets" and everyone, including we old timers would be well served to remember that and start reincorporating them. Richard's unabashed willingness to talk about the highs, lows, triumphs and mistakes in his search is refreshing

[Philip Goodchild · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only have a passing interest in ghost stories and the paranormal and would not normally read books into the subject matter. However the author is a friend and I was eagerly looking forward to reading his book.

Richard explains his passion for ghost hunting from a child to adulthood and writes about his career as a paranormal investigator from a rooky in the UK to forming his own group in the US. He goes into cases he has worked details the history of buildings or people and their haunting. This book is not about scarring the reader but showing how each investigation works. How each visit to a suspected haunting can be about meticulous detailing and recording without even hearing a bump. When things do happen he tries to give a scientific explanation but in some circumstances he cannot do this and leaves the reader with an open mind.

The book does not try to give any kind of bias into the paranormal. Simply explaining each case with what has been done, what happened previous to his investigation, what, if anything, happened during his investigations and any conclusions after.