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Ghosts are everywhere--whether you believe in them or not. Every town has its local legends, and countless books, movies, and TV shows are haunted by their presence. But our obsession with ghosts runs deeper than we know--and is embedded in the very fabric of American history. Writer and historian Marc Hartzman dons the mantle of tour guide, taking readers on a fascinating journey through supernatural history, including: Famous haunted sites like...
2) Old country
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"Looking to lead a more peaceful life, former Marine Harry and his wife, Sasha, move to rural Idaho and buy an idyllic, remote ranch. Their nearest neighbors, Dan and Lucy Steiner, live over a mile away. But Dan and Lucy warn Harry and Sasha of a malevolent spirit that lives in the valley. Every season, the spirit haunts residents of that part of the Teton Valley in different and diabolical ways. Harry and Sasha are convinced isolation has driven...
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Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for 35 creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences from times past. Set deep in the Pinelands and Ramapo Mountains, along the Atlantic coast, and in historic towns like Burlington and Springfield, the stories in this entertaining and compelling collection will have you looking over your shoulder again and again.
New Jersey folklore traditions are kept...
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On this leg of the journey you'll explore the scariest spots in the Garden State. Author L'Aura Hladik visits 34 legendary haunted places, all of which are open to the public so you can test your own ghost-hunting skills, if you dare. Join L'Aura as she personally visits each site, snooping around eerie rooms and dark corners, talking to people who swear to their paranormal experiences, and giving you a first-hand account. You'll go to: The Spy House:...
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"They say Cape Disappointment is haunted. That's why tourists used to flock there in droves to visit the rocky shoreline and the creaky old lighthouse, fishing shells from the icy water as they pretended to spot dark shapes in the surf. But the tourists are gone now, and when Meredith Strand returns to her childhood home on the eve of her divorce, young daughter in tow, the Cape seems more haunted by regret than any malevolent force. But her mother,...
9) Inheritance
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Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride Trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts--a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations. 1806: Astrid Poole sits in her bridal clothes, overwhelmed with happiness. But before her marriage can be consummated, she is murdered, and the circle of gold torn from her finger. Her last words are a promise to Collin never to leave him... Graphic designer Sonya...
11) Grandghost
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"Artist Beverly Vernon gets the shock of her life when she discovers the skeletal human remains of a child while digging in her backyard. Then, while painting her imaginary grandchild, a series of strange events hit her studio. Does Beverly have a ghost, and could the odd events be linked to the discovery in her yard?"--Publisher's description.
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"What better place for an adventure than a spooky hotel? Readers of this innovative book will go on a puzzle-solving journey through an old, haunted hotel. Along the way, they'll meet some very interesting characters and hone their problem-solving skills. Delightful illustrations are featured throughout the book and encourage readers to pay attention and find clues that will help them solve the different puzzles. This exciting volume is a must-have...
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"From the notorious Lizzie Borden to the innumerable, haunted rooms of Sarah Winchester's mysterious mansion this offbeat, insightful, first-ever book of its kind from the brilliant guides behind 'Boroughs of the Dead,' featured on NPR.org, The New York Times, and Jezebel, explores the history behind America's female ghosts, the stereotypes, myths, and paranormal tales that swirl around them, what their stories reveal about us--and why they haunt...
16) The everything ghost hunting book: tips, tools, and techniques for exploring the supernatural world
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Everyone loves a real-life ghost story! Ellis takes you on a journey into the supernatural world of haunted sites, restless souls, and messages from beyond the grave. She shows you the most up-to-date technology, as well as the supernatural phenomena themselves, and shows you how today's investigators use the tools of modern science to study a wide range of paranormal activity.
17) Ruined: a novel
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A gripping supernatural mystery and romance set in post-Katrina New Orleans.Rebecca couldn't feel more out of place in New Orleans. She's staying in a creepy house with her aunt, who reads tarot cards. And at the snooty prep school, a pack of filthy-rich girls treat Rebecca like she's invisible. Only gorgeous, unavailable Anton Grey gives Rebecca the time of day, but she wonders if he's got a hidden agenda. Then one night, among the oak trees in Lafayette...
18) What you hide
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After a tragic death at Fairview Public Library, frequent patron Mallory and community service volunteer Spencer discover they are not as alone, or as safe, as they thought.
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With a new sister on the way, Roosevelt Banks has to give up his bedroom and move into the attic, which must be haunted because of all the squeaks and groans coming from the spooky place at the top of the stairs. After his plan to move into a fort in the woods fails, and a ghost-busting exercise goes terribly wrong, Roosevelt--with the help of Tommy, Josh, and Eddie Spaghetti--has to find the courage to defeat the biggest, spookiest ghouls ever and...
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