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Cover image for Haunted Universal Studios, isbn: 9781467141215
Haunted Universal Studios
Brian Clune
$21.99
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California's Haunted Central Coast
Evie Ybarra
$21.99
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Ghosts of Santa Barbara and the Ojai Valley
Evie Ybarra
$21.99
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Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe
Nicole Strickland
$21.99
Brian Clune

Haunted Universal Studios

9781467141215

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Two paranormal investigators turn their spotlight on the haunted history behind the scenes at the famous movie studio.

Talented entrepreneur Carl Laemmle led and won the fight against Thomas Edison's filming monopoly and built Universal City out of the dirt of Hollywood. He created a place of wonder and imagination, and now, decades later, Universal Studios is filled with rumors of ghosts. 

Frank Stites, an aviator killed while performing stunts during the grand opening celebrations in 1915, is said to still roam the backlot. Lon Chaney, a silent film actor, plagues sound stage no. 28, while Alfred Hitchcock haunts Steven Spielberg's office. Even Lucille Ball has been spotted more than once long after her death.

Authors Brian Clune and Bob Davis explore the eerie and haunting history behind this entertaining façade.

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Evie Ybarra

California's Haunted Central Coast

9781467140935

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Eerie haunts and stories of apparitions stretch along the California coast from Monterey Bay to the Channel Islands. James Dean's presence lingers at the site of his deadly car crash on Highway 46, and a ghost-in-residence presides over the Robert Louis Stevenson house in Monterey. Learn of the ghoulish murders of the Reed family at the San Miguel Mission, the mysterious spirits that haunt the Hearst Castle and the twisted tales of strange occurrences in what was once the Camarillo State Hospital. Join author Evie Ybarra as she explores the unexplained along this infamous coast.
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Evie Ybarra

Ghosts of Santa Barbara and the Ojai Valley

9781625859495

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Stories of spirits, séances, and strange events in Southern California history.

 

From the Chumash legends of the Dolphins and the Whispering Tree to the ghostly sightings at Sedgwick Reserve, hauntings abound here. In beautiful La Conchita, nightfall reveals dark secrets to anyone who will listen. Sightings of mysterious apparitions are common along Creek Road, considered one of the most haunted highways in California. In the 1800s, Summerland was home to spiritualists who held séances in the Big Yellow House. The Santa Barbara Mission is home to many specters, including the famous Franciscan monk said to roam the cemetery and gardens.

Discover these stories and more with author Evie Ybarra as she explores the haunted side of history.

 

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Nicole Strickland

Spirits of Rancho Buena Vista Adobe

9781467139472

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The Rancho Buena Vista Adobe stands as a testament to California's diverse past and offers a glimpse into the supernatural. Learn the identity of the apparition known as the Lady in White, which startles unsuspecting guests by serenely floating across the rancho's courtyard, and the tale of a skeleton rumored to be sealed up somewhere within the rancho's walls. Discover the story of Cave Johnson Couts and family, who continue to chat with visitors in spirit form. And explore the rooms where whispering voices are often heard, even when they're empty. Join author Nicole Strickland as she uncovers spine-tingling haunts and restless souls.
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