A Paranormal Casebook: Ghost Hunting in the New Millennium

by Loyd Auerbach

In cases when mysterious phenomena jar our understandings of the material world, the experts in paranormal research can provide astonishing explanations. A parapsychologist and paranormal investigator, the author of this volume plumbs 25 years of experience to create a personal and captivating account of events both common and uncommon to the field of paranormal research. Anecdotes and studies in this volume run the gamut from encounters with intelligent entities and imprints of past events to peculiar moving objects to those events that may seem paranormal but actually have common explanations. Major research centers and related resources are discussed, and advice is given on how to judge the credibility of self-professed ghost hunters.

Genres: Paranormal, Ghosts

260 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 2005

About the author

LOYD AUERBACH, M.S. (Parapsychology), Director of the Office of Paranormal Investigations and President of the Forever Family Foundation, has been in the field for over 30 years focusing on education and field investigation. The author of 9 books including The Ghost Detectives’ Guide to Haunted San Francisco, co-authored with the late renowned psychic Annette Martin. His newest release is ESP WARS: East and West, covering the psychic spying programs of the US and Soviet Union/Russia, co-authored by Dr. Edwin C. May (who ran the US program) and Dr. Victor Rubel. The book is now available on Amazon.com and other online booksellers. He is a professor at Atlantic University and JFK University, and teaches Parapsychology (local and distance) through HCH Institute in Lafayette, California. He is also on the Board of the Rhine Research Center and the advisory boards of the Windbridge Institute and the Forever Family Foundation. His media appearances on TV, radio and in print number in the thousands, including ESPN’s SportsCenter, ABC’s The View, Oprah, and Larry King Live. He works as a parapsychologist, professional mentalist/psychic entertainer, public speaking & media skills coach, and as a professional chocolatier.

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Reviews

[James Crawford · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very interesting book by Loyd Auerbach. Although it does describe various investigations into the paranormal, including ghosts, it does so in a somewhat different way. Auerbach attempts to find suitable explanations first, even if it means revealing that there were no ghosts or no strange events at all. Sometimes the explanation turns out to be very believable, such as a squirrel in an attic.

There are still, though, a good number of cases in which strange things do happen and cannot be disproven. Attempts are made to identify any apparitions, in some cases helping them to the other side and in other cases finding out that the apparition actually prefers to stay where he or she is.

One of the cases is the Blue Lady of the Moss Beach Distillery, which was one of the episodes in Unsolved Mysteries, and he presents much more information than was actually in the episode.

The book starts off with Auerbach answering some questions about what ghosts are, and are not, and this is a good way to introduce the reader to the material in the book and to help the reader see for himself or herself that the investigation of ghostly phenomena is more complicated than it might seem.

This is a very good book for anyone wanting to see an open-minded approach to ghost hunting, involving both skepticism and belief.

[Willow Redd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked this up from Loyd himself at an event on the Battleship North Carolina. Actually got to hear him talk about some of his experiences on the Hornet.

This is a fantastic book whether you just have a passing interest in the paranormal and ghost hunting or if you are actively investigating cases. Beginner or seasoned pro, you'll be able to pick up a few new ideas. Loyd is an excellent storyteller, and with all that he's experienced on his cases, he's got plenty of incredible stories to tell. Along with his breakdown of the current agreed-upon definitions of paranormal entities and some do's and don'ts for investigators (and some essential reading), this is a must.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what ghost hunters and paranormal investigators do.

[Elizabeth Graf · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book interesting. even those who are doubtful may enjoy reading it. I jist randomly got tis book at the public library and thought I would check it our. This author has investigated hundreds of paranormal claims and this book hilights some of them--with pictures.

he does a good job in talking about what had been going on before he was called, then he also explains how they tried to use common sense to validate why things were happening. if nothing worked under common sense then paranormal.

there is also a section that explains different parts or descriptions as to what something is like the difference between a ghost and poltergeist for example.

some things like the US Hornet I have heard of before and others like the lady in blue was new to me. also interesting to hear about the author own experiences and those he knew as well.

I will say that I am interested in reading more as I am open minded and as time goes on we learn more.