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Haunted America
Haunted Flint
A journey into the spirited past of Michigan's "Vehicle City." "Provides unique historical perspective of some Flint landmarks."--ABC12 News
Home to ancient burial grounds, unsolved murders, economic depression and a water crisis, Flint emits an unholy energy rife with ghostly encounters. Colonel Thomas Stockton's ever-vigilant ghost keeps a watchful eye over his family home at Spring Grove, where guests occasionally hear the thump of his heavy boots. Restless spirits long separated from their graves lurk among the ancient stones at Avondale Cemetery. Carriage maker W.A. Paterson's spirit continuously wanders the halls of the Dryden Building, and something sinister and unnamed resides in a Knob Hill mansion waiting to prey on impressionable young men. Join authors Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipani on a chilling tour of Flint's most haunted locations.
Includes photos!
Home to ancient burial grounds, unsolved murders, economic depression and a water crisis, Flint emits an unholy energy rife with ghostly encounters. Colonel Thomas Stockton's ever-vigilant ghost keeps a watchful eye over his family home at Spring Grove, where guests occasionally hear the thump of his heavy boots. Restless spirits long separated from their graves lurk among the ancient stones at Avondale Cemetery. Carriage maker W.A. Paterson's spirit continuously wanders the halls of the Dryden Building, and something sinister and unnamed resides in a Knob Hill mansion waiting to prey on impressionable young men. Join authors Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipani on a chilling tour of Flint's most haunted locations.
Includes photos!
- GenresNonfiction
144 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 2, 2019
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Roxanne Rhoads
52 books262 followersRoxanne Rhoads is an author, book publicist, mixed media crafter, and lover of all things spooky.
Roxanne is the owner of Bewitching Book Tours, a virtual book tour and social media marketing company, she operates Fang-tastic Books, a book blog dedicated to paranormal and urban fantasy books, and she runs the blog, A Bewitching Guide to All Things Halloween, which is dedicated to everything Halloween related. Roxanne’s sells handcrafted jewelry, art and home decor through Bewitching Creations.
When not reading or writing, Roxanne loves to craft, plan Halloween adventures, and search for unique vintage finds.
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December 13, 2020
I really enjoyed this book, Haunted Flint, because I lived in the Flint area for years and I was familiar with the majority of the places that were mentioned and researched. The book is very well researched, well written and I enjoyed all of the pictures. This is a must read for Flint history lovers.
October 13, 2019
Quite an interesting look at the history and Haunting of Flint, Michigan. A quick read that really draws you in and informs of historical facts that are interesting and entertaining.
September 24, 2019
An amazing collection of haunted history locations in Flint. I had no idea Flint was filled with so many ghost stories and interesting locations.
March 3, 2020
More about the history side than the haunted side, it is a fascinating quick read about the more well known spots in Flint.
Worth the money.
Worth the money.
August 17, 2022
Bewitching Book Tours presents
Ghosts and Legends of Genesee and Lapeer Counties, Haunted America Series by Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipan
Book Description:
Ghost stories and urban legends lurk throughout Genesee and Lapeer counties.
A Clio man's spirit is thought to still reside in the junkyard office where he was murdered.
For almost two centuries, the Flushing area has been fascinated by tales of the wealthy Brent family whose land is connected to numerous tales of murder, mystery, and ghosts.
In Lapeer County, the Bruce Mansion's unnerving façade hints at the specters inside, and the land and buildings once belonging to the Lapeer State Home are plagued by haunting cries and ghostly activity.
Join the authors of Haunted Flint, Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipani, as they take you on a tour of Genesee and Lapeer counties’ most haunted locations.
Review
I want to thank Bewitching Book Tours for allowing me to be apart of this book tour. I was so excited to read this book! It brought me back to when I was a teenager going to visit my friends in northern Michigan and sneaking around Pere Cheney Cemetery, trying to find ghosts. So when I received an email about this book I had to read it. I love reading about places that I have actually been to!
I think this book was excellently written and researched. You can tell a lot of time and heart went into this book. The amount of history and back story was perfect. Two really stuck out to me Sex, Lies and a Junkyard Murder, and The Brent Estate and Dorothy Schneider those two stories will not be forgotten. I loved the added photographs, in the book.
Spooky season is coming up, and this is the perfect book to pick up to get you into the spirit, plus learn some interesting history. I fully plan on picking up a physical copy of this book once it’s released on 8/29/2022. You should too! Five stars!!!
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Ghosts and Legends of Genesee and Lapeer Counties, Haunted America Series by Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipan
Book Description:
Ghost stories and urban legends lurk throughout Genesee and Lapeer counties.
A Clio man's spirit is thought to still reside in the junkyard office where he was murdered.
For almost two centuries, the Flushing area has been fascinated by tales of the wealthy Brent family whose land is connected to numerous tales of murder, mystery, and ghosts.
In Lapeer County, the Bruce Mansion's unnerving façade hints at the specters inside, and the land and buildings once belonging to the Lapeer State Home are plagued by haunting cries and ghostly activity.
Join the authors of Haunted Flint, Roxanne Rhoads and Joe Schipani, as they take you on a tour of Genesee and Lapeer counties’ most haunted locations.
Review
I want to thank Bewitching Book Tours for allowing me to be apart of this book tour. I was so excited to read this book! It brought me back to when I was a teenager going to visit my friends in northern Michigan and sneaking around Pere Cheney Cemetery, trying to find ghosts. So when I received an email about this book I had to read it. I love reading about places that I have actually been to!
I think this book was excellently written and researched. You can tell a lot of time and heart went into this book. The amount of history and back story was perfect. Two really stuck out to me Sex, Lies and a Junkyard Murder, and The Brent Estate and Dorothy Schneider those two stories will not be forgotten. I loved the added photographs, in the book.
Spooky season is coming up, and this is the perfect book to pick up to get you into the spirit, plus learn some interesting history. I fully plan on picking up a physical copy of this book once it’s released on 8/29/2022. You should too! Five stars!!!
#bookrecommendations #michigan #michiganhauntedattractions #puremichigan #ghost #legends #spookyseason #spooky #read #comingsoon #newbook #horror #augustrelease #truestory #michiganbooks #michiganbookstagram #hauntedmichigan #read #booktour #local #history
May 2, 2021
A good ghost story told right sticks in your memory and haunts you. Haunted Flint does just that. It is a collection of events that in turn spawned ghosts in troubled Flint. The co-contributors unravel the tragic tale of Flint in both words and photos. Would recommend you getting the digital copy to be able to enlarge the photos
September 16, 2019
This book was a quick read about houses and places in my hometown. Excellent explanation on the architecture of these beautiful buildings.
April 18, 2020
Not only did it give great stories about hauntings it also gave a great telling of the history of Flint, Michigan.
January 7, 2022
The book was good in terms of providing history of Flint; But provided almost nothing in terms of hauntings.
Most chapters are historical in nature and then end with “do you think spiritus could visit?” Or “none of these experiences have substantial backing”. Etc.
So if you’re looking for Flint history, this is good. If you’re looking for history and drama, then not so much.
Most chapters are historical in nature and then end with “do you think spiritus could visit?” Or “none of these experiences have substantial backing”. Etc.
So if you’re looking for Flint history, this is good. If you’re looking for history and drama, then not so much.
November 23, 2019
I learned some interesting tidbits about my hometown. However, I'm only giving this three stars due to the grammatical errors and the lack of continuity. It doesn't really flow well. I felt that the majority of the book was set-up more like a list of places and their strange occurrences.
November 2, 2022
Good stories
Great history of a once great city. Both authors did a fantastic job with the history of both the people of the city and the businesses that built the city.
The paranormal stories were fascinating and written well.
Great history of a once great city. Both authors did a fantastic job with the history of both the people of the city and the businesses that built the city.
The paranormal stories were fascinating and written well.
December 14, 2025
This book was an excellent read if you’re interested in the history of Flint, Michigan. If you’re looking for stories and examples of the paranormal, it was written more as an afterthought. The last chapter was written from personal experience and truly was the only one which provided inspiration.
August 30, 2020
Interesting Flint history with a little ghostly flavor. I wish it included addresses as well as photos of what these places look like today. Maybe even a map.
April 2, 2023
Very informative and interesting
March 17, 2024
Heavy on history, light on the paranormal.
April 12, 2024
Felt it was more Flint history than ghost stories but still very much enjoyed it.
May 1, 2021
Fun Read
Interesting twist on the ghost story by including local history that may have influenced it. Photos were an added bonus. Kept me reading past my bed time.
Interesting twist on the ghost story by including local history that may have influenced it. Photos were an added bonus. Kept me reading past my bed time.
February 27, 2021
While not terribly well written, this was definitely a worthwhile and quick read. While I'm not quite convinced of the paranormal events, I found so much fascinating information about the history of the great city of Flint. Recommended.
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