The New England Ghost Files

by Charles Turek Robinson

BACK COVER SLIGHTLY FOLDED AT THE CORNER OVER ALL IN VERY GOOD CONDITION ....

Genres: Horror, Nonfiction, Ghosts, History

249 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1994

Reviews

[Thomas M. Burby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is, by far, the best collection of authentic ghosts stories from New England that I have ever read, and I have made it a goal of mine to read every book on ghosts I can find. Robinson writes these reports with the detachment of an old time newspaper man, each one culled from what must be hundred of reports that has collected during his time. While most of the tales occur in Massaschusetts, they cover the geographical unit of New England quite ably.

There are haunted dolls, highway ghosts with red hair, dead girls looking for their parents, and ghosts who haunt things other than houses. Each tale is quick to read and offers no explanation or any supernatural conditions. They are by far the most frightening set of tales I have read in my life. Why this book hasn't gained a larger following is beyond me. It deserves to be a giant in the literature.

I loved this book, but I wouldn't recommend it to the faint of heart. It is not to be read hwile you are alone in the house, for though the writer did not set out to scare you, the nature of the stories will leave you checking the locks on the doors over and over again, pulling your shades, and leaving the television on so you won't feel alone.

I know some people might not truly consider a collection of ghosts stories as nonfiction, Robinsion writes the stories simply as someone reporting the tales they have collected over the years without any judgement about whether or not the tales are true. I give it five stars. It is hard to find - I had to order mine through Amazon and it is out of print.

[Cakesniffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was on my parents' bookshelf ever since I could remember. I had been interested in ghosts and the supernatural at an early age, so I picked it up one day and started reading it, not understanding most of the words, but still being scared by what I did understand. I'm pretty sure I had nightmares, but I didn't care. It was my favorite book. I remember carrying it with me everywhere, even bringing it to school many times, reading some of the stories to other children in second grade at recess regularly. I read it over and over, every year until I understood more. My copy is all dogeared and torn up because of how many times I've read it, but I still continue to enjoy it over and over. It's like an old friend I've known since I was young.

The stories in this book are frightening because they are well written and unlike any ghost story you've ever been told. The illustrations in the book give you chills, as do the true accounts of the "other side" themselves. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good scare or is skeptical about ghosts.

[Dave Bronson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book is very good at being creepy, especially in stories like the one about the closet, or the fun house. Especially with its disjointed illustrations. Don't skip the authors note at the end of most stories because they offer clarification and sometimes more mystery to the story. This is a very fun read and I highly recommend it.

[Brennan LaFaro · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must-have for paranormal enthusiasts in the northeast. Some accounts have genuine creeps, and no resolution in sticking with authenticity, while others are a little lighter in tone. The editor consistently weighs in with notes on occurrences in the area that may influence the entries as well as notes on other interviews that support the main narrative. While stories come from all over New England, there is a bias toward the Rehoboth/SE MA region. Readers in other states will find enough local lore to whet their appetite, but readers in Southern Mass and Rhode Island will find more to sink their teeth into. If you can get your hands on it, grab this book of ghost files and read it with one eye on the shadows.

[CJ | A Well-Read Tart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book YEARS ago. It has some of the best ghost stories EVER, and I have read a lot of ghost stories over the years.

[Alice Medeiros · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written and researched short ghost stories by author Charles Turek Robinson. Interesting to me because most occured in areas I am familiar with. Highly recommend.

[Andi Plouffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would love to visit these places.... after finding their exact locations!

[Maura Cuneo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was great. I believed the vast majority of these stories as they were extensively researched and the author writes with a unique detachment.

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars






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[KK Helfen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is "The new England Ghost Files" and is nonfiction. I would give this book a 5 out of 5 stars because it is totally true except the names and is so interesting. I am a HUGE fan if ghost books and stories and i would recommend this book to anyone who likes to get spooked and who loves ghost stories. You will never set this book down, it's like your a character in the book.

It has many, MANY different stories in here and every single story is different. My favorite story in it is called "A Halloween Haunting". I like this story most of all because it's not very long but not very short either and because it has so much detail and it's almost like you feel the same emotion as the character.

[Barry · Rating 5 out of 5]

While many of my peers were reading 'Scary Stories To Tell In the Dark,' I was nose-deep in this amazing little chronicle of creepy, and allegedly true, tales from my hometown and neighboring locales. Throw in some disturbing artwork, and a number of instances where I blurted out, "Wait, I know that location!," and this was one of my most memorable reads growing up. To this day, I can't drive on Rt. 44 without feeling skeeved out by what was often seen hitchhiking on the roadside...

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best ghost story book ever. Really scary stuff here! My mother experienced the read headed stranger when I was a child and did not know it happened to anyone else until I bought this book when it was first published. She was shocked to learn the story. It gives credibility to all the other stories. Copies of this are hard to find. I had to replace my copy (the original was stolen by a crazy skank labeling herself a "friend.") and it took a while to find another.

[Me · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic read! Great short story book.
I couldn't put it down. This type of read is just fun and makes you think... What If...
I was able to get my son to read it as well.
Stories of children's ghosts and more...

[bookreader_nix · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scary!! :o

[Dan · Rating 2 out of 5]

FROOT LOOOOOOOOOOPS!

[Amber North · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my top 5 favorite ghost story books. No over-the-top horror that lends itself to the unbelievable. Just simple stories with a high creep factor.