Haunted Massachusetts: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Bay State

Stackpole Haunted Series

by Cheri Farnsworth

- More than 60 chilling stories - Covers all regions of the state A fun look at unexplained phenomena in Massachusetts, including the wandering spirit of lost child Lucy Keyes, the monkey-like Dover Demon, the ghost that leaves tips at Stone's Public Tavern, hauntings in Lizzie Borden's house, the Black Flash phantom in Provincetown, and many more.

Genres: Paranormal, Ghost Stories, Mystery, Horror, Folklore, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published July 21, 2005

Reviews

[Robert Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable spooky fun

I enjoy the haunted states series, and how it focuses on local haunted places and Folklore of the states. I felt that this was a good entry, especially for a state with as rich a history as Massachusetts. The author had a fun way of writing, and made the book enjoyable to read.

[Eden Silverfox · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have only been to Massachusetts once before and it was to visiti Salem. I read this book because I've always been interested in Salem and the witch trials and I was interested in finding out more about Massachusetts then just Salem.
There is many stories in this book and it really shows you that there are many more haunted places in Masschusetts then just Salem. I really liked the Native American stories, even though they were a bit sad. I was a bit surprised by some of the stories and some of the places really sounded interesting and I would like to visit one day.
Very nicely written and a good read for people who want to know more about Massachusetts and it's hauntings and legends.

[Caitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

To quote from Larry David (and Cheryl) this book was more of a pamphlet than an actual book. It was very thin and went by too fast! I was expecting more details regarding the historical aspect of these ghost stories; they were more or less summaries of what the author researched from various books and sources. The book wasn't innovative by any stretch of the imagination.

I was hoping for more stories on the South Shore, but was disappointed. The book held my interest well enough, but when you're sitting on the beach in Puerto Vallarta it's hard to let anything really upset you. Well I take that back. A weak bloody mary can be momentarily upsetting until you send it back.

[Kat · Rating 3 out of 5]

I live in Massachusetts so I've been recently reading some books that tell of local legends and ghost stories. The last book I read was "Weird Massachusetts" and I can't say I enjoyed it all that much.

One thing I did like about this book in particular was that there were different sections for different locations. They weren't all mixed together like "Weird Massachusetts".

On the down side a majority of the stories are from the 1700s or 1800s. That was a HUGE let down to me. I was looking for something more modern.

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[Ken · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a thoroughly enjoyable read. I live in the South Shore, not far from the Hockomock Swamp ... who knew there was weird stuff going on there? I think the best part of this book is that it makes your otherwise mundane surroundings seem fall of mystery.

[Briar Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tons of folklore and mysterious happenings (not just hauntings) that come from all sorts of historical eras. A great book to read straight through or delve into bit by bit.