Books for the Ghost Hunter in Your Life.

Whether believer or skeptic, we all love a good tale of things that go bump in the night. Our books about Legends and Lore in America celebrate the unusual, the inexplicable, and the supernatural in towns and cities nationwide. These are hair-raising accounts of ghosts, vampires, occult figures and spirits that inhabit dark corners of the American landscape. Give your loved one a haunting thrill this year.
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Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast
Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast
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Ghosts and Legends of Lake Erie's North Coast
Ghosts and Legends of Lake Erie's North Coast
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Ghosts of Historic Delaware, Ohio
Ghosts of Historic Delaware, Ohio
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Ghosts of Grand Rapids
Ghosts of Grand Rapids
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Ghosts of Cincinnati:
Ghosts of Cincinnati:
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Excelsior Springs:
Excelsior Springs:
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A Haunted History of Columbus, Ohio
A Haunted History of Columbus, Ohio
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Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast

9781596296633

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A collection of chilling tales from the most haunted places in Western Michigan.


Western Michigan is home to some of the state's most picturesque places - and also some of its most chilling tales. Ghost story researcher and enthusiast Amberrose Hammond exposes the mysterious and spirit-ridden world of many beloved Michigan destinations as she skillfully weaves narratives of a world unseen by most. From the lingering spirit forever working in the Grand Theatre and the band of melon-headed children prowling the Saugatuck State Park to the lights of the Lake Forest Cemetery staircase waiting to reveal one's place in the afterlife, these tales are sure to give pause to anyone daring enough to experience these hauntingly beautiful spots...after dark.

Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast

Ghosts and Legends of Lake Erie's North Coast

9781596298804

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The residents of Lake Erie's North coast have trouble leaving-even after they die. The area is flooded with the spirits of locals, some friendly, some not. See the sorrowful eyes of the Hauntingly Beautiful High School Student, who floats the corridors looking for her lost boyfriend, and head to an old Port Clinton hotel to watch the ghost of a maintenance man wander haphazardly through the inn, making routine repairs. Read about the figure that lurks in the clock of the Port Clinton Courthouse every night, never moving, simply watching, until disappearing with the sun. Local ghost tour guide Victoria King Heinsen has a personal connection with every story, and her firsthand accounts will turn every paranormal skeptic into a believer.
Ghosts and Legends of Lake Erie's North Coast

Ghosts of Historic Delaware, Ohio

9781609490638

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The infamous Vaudeville ghost that still puts on a show at the Strand, the mischievous, piano-playing poltergeists of the Arts Castle and the bearded ghoul that speeds at a hellish pace down North Franklin Street in a horse-drawn carriage--these are the otherworldly denizens of Delaware, Ohio. Local ghost expert John B. Ciochetty's collection of haunted lore will have skeptics and believers alike looking over their shoulders as they walk down the darkened city streets. Behind the folklore and legends, readers will find the strange but hard facts of history that have given rise to tales of the city's restless spirits. Join Ciochetty as he explores the other side of Delaware to discover its spine-tingling, haunted history.
Ghosts of Historic Delaware, Ohio

Ghosts of Grand Rapids

9781626192058

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Discover the haunted history of Grand Rapids, Michigan, complete with ghostly hotel guests, urban legends, and true stories of Grand Rapids spine-chilling past.


Come nose around in the creepier corners of the Grand Rapids of yesteryear. Discover why Hell's Bridge persists as such an oft-told urban legend and what horrific history earned Heritage Hill the title of Michigan's most haunted neighborhood. Mingle with the spooky inhabitants of the Phillips Mansion, Holmdene Manor, San Chez Restaurant and St. Cecilia Music Center. Meet the guests who never quite checked out of the Amway Grand. Read the true stories behind the Michigan Bell Building and the Ada Witch Legend. Nicole Bray, Robert Du Shane and Julie Rathsack illuminate the shadows of local sites you thought you knew.

Ghosts of Grand Rapids

Ghosts of Cincinnati:

9781596298477

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A ghostly captain who forever guards her steamboat, an elusive lady in green who roams Carew Tower, spectral lovers who reunite in museum halls, these are among the souls who walk Cincinnati's forgotten paths. Take a chilling tour with Teri Casper and Dan Smith, owners of Cincinnati Tours, Inc., as they recount the infamous murder of Imogene Remus by her bootlegger husband and recall the tale of a young World War II soldier who is still searching for a way home from Union Terminal. Wander among the lonely mausoleums of Spring Grove Cemetery and listen for strange echoes in Music Hall to meet the otherworldly residents of the Queen City.
Ghosts of Cincinnati:

Excelsior Springs:

9780738583365

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Excelsior Springs: Haunted Haven takes the reader back to a time when miracle cures were the stuff of legend. Here in the late 1800s, rumors of healing mineral water springs spread faster than wildfires, and the growth of a city was ignited by mankind's obsession for health. Practically overnight, Excelsior Springs grew from a farming community to a luxury resort town known as "America's Haven of Health." Discover tales of the famous and infamous who sought out treatments for various ills of the day. Many who arrived hoping to be restored by in the waters that gushed forth from the depths may still linger on as spirits. Ghostly tales surrounding this area have been carefully researched and are presented as a legacy to the town's founding fathers, their descendants, and current residents who still welcome visitors from around the world.
Excelsior Springs:

A Haunted History of Columbus, Ohio

9781609490874

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From the playful spirits of the Kelton House Museum and Garden to the wavy-armed apparition that prowls the fourth floor of Ohio State's main library, Columbus is teeming with ghosts. Meet the deceased yet meddlesome stage manager at the Ohio Theatre and the tuxedo-clad ghost awaiting his ride on Franklin Avenue. Learn the horrifying secrets behind the jail cells in one Columbus home and the truth about a centuries-old haunting near Dublin. Columbus Landmarks Foundation ghost tour guide Nellie Kampmann takes you on a journey to meet the mischievous souls and malevolent entities who aren't quite ready to leave this city
A Haunted History of Columbus, Ohio