Nonfiction Ghost Books discussion

I like Speak With The Dead Seven Methods for Spirit Communication by Konstantinos

My lastest favorite is Ghost Hunting True Stories of Unexplained Phenomena from The Atlantic Paranormal Society. It's written by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson from the SciFi channel's Ghost Hunters. There's alot of behind the scenes comments from the cases they've investigated, also those prior to the show's release. Really great read.

I really like J. Allan Danelek's, The Case for Ghosts: An Objective Look at the Paranormal. I found it interesting and informative. It includes some good theories about the paranormal as well

I also like Troy Taylor's, Ghost Hunter's Guidebook. It has a lot of great information about types of hauntings, the history of paranormal research as well as equipment tips & conducting an investigation.

I own most of Taylor's Virginia ghost story books. They aren't particularly well written but they're a good record of legendary ghosts.

Danelek's book was good, but I really like Jaeson Jrakmans The Art of Ghost Hunting. It's a good one for beginners too. Joshua P. Warren's How to Hunt Ghosts is fairly good also. I have heard Troy Taylor's books are good and I hope to get some of those for christmas..

I've been interested in this genre since reading Hans Holzer's book back when I was a kid. Recently, I picked up a book I saw on the library's "new items" shelf that I liked and think others might, too: Haunting Experiences: Encounters with the Otherworldly by Michelle Belanger.

John wrote: "I've been interested in this genre since reading Hans Holzer's book back when I was a kid. Recently, I picked up a book I saw on the library's "new items" shelf that I liked and think others might,..."

I will have to mark that book - I like Michelle.

I've read many over the years, more so these days since writing my own and do research. LOL So I have ghost books out now too.

I can tell you that Schiffer Publishing has a lot of regional ghost books, not just mine. A friend of mine, Theresa Bane wrote Haunted Historic Greensboro (which is North Carolina), plus there are more in many of the states plus even London. Just check their website to get book titles and names of authors at www.schifferbooks.com Schiffer books can be gotten at Amazon, Barnes an Noble, your indie bookstore, Books A Million online, target.com and Borders too.
So you might find a book in your area.

I really don't have one that I like the most.

What's that?

I am reading one now that's not too bad, although the individual cases are kind of short:
The Ghost Chronicles by (psychic) Maureen Wood.

Wow come to think of it, I don't have any. Recommendations anybody?

One that I read lately for a review for Innsmouth Free Press is Haunted Love by Chris Gonsalves. It is ghost tales of love from all around the world. I enjoyed it.
http://www.amazon.com/Haunted-Love-Gh...

My family has vacationed in the Outer Banks of North Carolina for as long as I can remember, and that area is rich with haunted history and unexplained phenomena. So my favorite collections of true ghost stories are The Flaming Ship of Ocracoke and Other Tales of the Outer BanksLegends of the Outer Banks and Tar Heel Tidewater, by Charles H. Whedbee.

Some cool news about one of my ghost books I wrote: Haunted Virginia: Legends, Myths & True Tales wasnominated for nonfiction category for 13th Annual Library of Virginia Literary Awards.

And my review of Haunted Love is up at the ezine I was reading it for: http://www.innsmouthfreepress.com/?p=...
I did enjoy reading them. The author isn't a ghost hunter, so no investigations or such, just enjoyable reading.

That's excellent news, Pamela!

I am waiting for two of your books, Haunted Richmond and Haunted Virginia, to arrive from Amazon. I love the picture on the cover of Haunted Richmond, BTW---brings back a lot of memories of cruising around in Hollywood Cemetery, back in the day!

Yean, Hollywood is a cool place. I've had to do two interviews (one for PBS) this year.
I noticed that someone leaves a rose at that tomb now--the Richmond Vampire's (WWW. Poole. Guess they're doing an Edgar Allen Poe thing. Leave a rose form the vampire. LOL

Pamela wrote: "Some cool news about one of my ghost books I wrote: Haunted Virginia: Legends, Myths & True Tales wasnominated for nonfiction category for 13th Annual Library of Virginia Literary Awards.

And m..."

Congratulations on the nomination, Pamela!

Thanks, Kathleen! :)

The Ghosts of Fredericksburg ...and nearby environs is one that I like. Of course, the fact that I know where every single place mentioned in the book is, helps. :o)

L. B. Taylor's book. I have many of his books. Love them. :)

Pam--my daughter says that she is going to get me at least one autograph from you at Marscon. I won't make that (arthritis is acting up really badly) but she says that unless she (or the kids) get sick, she's going to be there. If not there--then at Ravencon.

I'll be looking forward to her then. :)

I don't think I have one favorite. I like "Haunted Heartland" and books like that - historical ghost stories from across the country. Whenever I travel, I go to a local bookstore a pick up a book of ghost stories from that city or area. Really learn a lot of history through ghost stories!

Yes, you, Carolyn. Learn alot about history through ghost stories. Plus they make for good travel books, too. Places you can check out.
I have Haunted Heartland in my collection.

Recently read Ghosts of the world by Canwell, and whilst the photographs were good, and there were stories from around the world, the historical information in at least 2 of the British cases was wrong.
1605 The gunpowder plot was not a catholic plot to put Henry the VIII's daughter Elizabeth on the throne. Elizabeth was protestant and dead in 1605.
The other mistake was announcing that Bonnie Prince Charlie was killed at Culloden, no he escaped to the Isle of Skye.
Just wonder what other mistakes there were and who was the editor.

Hi Deanne: Good point. As a paranormal investigator, I have unfortunately learned that in some locations (specifically, those profiting from the current paranormal craze) the owners/staff alter historical facts to sensationalize the claims.

Ghost in the Mirror: Real Cases of Spirit Encounters

I like Hans Holzers books