Haunted America

The Haunted America history book series explores American ghosts, local lore, and the most notorious legends in haunted history. Spirits linger in the Allegheny County Jail, lurk in the fields of Louisiana plantations, and loom over the coasts in Michigan’s haunted lighthouses. Take a tour of the haunted Universal Studios, or dive into the creepiest Charleston mysteries. From the infamous ghosts of Salem to New Orleans vampires, these paranormal stories, starring the most famous ghosts in America, will fascinate lovers of the supernatural. [View all Haunted America books]
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Ghosts and Mysteries of Broward County
Ghosts and Mysteries of Broward County
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Ghosts of Berkeley County, South Carolina
Ghosts of Berkeley County, South Carolina
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Ghosts of Mississippi’s Golden Triangle
Ghosts of Mississippi’s Golden Triangle
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Ghosts of Old Salem, North Carolina
Ghosts of Old Salem, North Carolina
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Ghosts of the Triangle
Ghosts of the Triangle
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Ghosts of the Triad:
Ghosts of the Triad:
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Haunted Alabama Black Belt
Haunted Alabama Black Belt
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Haunted Manatee County
Haunted Manatee County
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Ghosts and Mysteries of Broward County

9781596298736

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Residents of and visitors to Broward County might not realize how many haunting tales are connected to the many popular beaches, roadways and destinations here. What really happened to six aircraft that went missing in what might be one corner of the Devil's Triangle? Does a shape-shifting panther man lurk in the wild places off the Dixie Highway? Just how many startling specters have appeared over the years at the county's restaurants, inns and buildings? Authors Dorothy Salvo Davis and W.C. Madden reveal these stories and more in Ghosts and Mysteries of Broward County.
Ghosts and Mysteries of Broward County

Ghosts of Berkeley County, South Carolina

9781609494179

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Berkeley County, just like its sister county of Charleston, is steeped in history and rich in legend and lore. With Native American beginnings and later infused with colonial and Gullah cultures, Berkeley has seen many people come to reside. And with each of these diverse cultures came the eerie tales of ghosts, ghouls and goblins. Now, for the first time, Berkeley County ghost stories have been collected in a single volume bound to frighten and chill even the bravest of readers. Join local author and investigator Bruce Orr as he recounts the spine-tingling stories behind these apparitions, including the spirits of early colonists that still linger in the pines, the feared Cymbee water spirits of the Gullah culture and the dreaded Cherokee witch Spear Finger, who craves the livers of unsuspecting victims.
Ghosts of Berkeley County, South Carolina

Ghosts of Mississippi’s Golden Triangle

9781467136068

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The Golden Triangle is an institutional hub, but restless spirits of Native Americans, Civil War soldiers and slaves also wander this region. Tales of a mysterious watchman who patrols the railroad tracks between Artesia and Mayhew haunt curious locals. Ed Kuykendall Sr. is rumored to manage Columbus's Princess Theater from beyond the grave. A young girl who died while attempting to free her head from a stair banister is said to still wander the halls of Waverly. Author Alan Brown uncovers the eerie thrills and chills within Mississippi's Golden Triangle.
Ghosts of Mississippi’s Golden Triangle

Ghosts of Old Salem, North Carolina

9781626194656

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Hidden behind the preserved eighteenth-century colonial buildings of the Old Salem Historic District in Winston-Salem is a haunted history of spine-tingling tales. Find the harrowing stories of Salem Cemetery and the anonymous headstones of the "Strangers' Graveyard." Learn the origins of the inexplicable sounds at Salem College. Meet the tavern traveler who refuses to check out. Follow the story of Andreas Kresmer's tragic death and the subsequent appearance of the "Little Red Man." Join author G.T. Montgomery on a frightening journey to discover the most notorious haunts to wander Salem's streets.
Ghosts of Old Salem, North Carolina

Ghosts of the Triangle

9781596298330

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The Research Triangle is a place of renowned progress and technology, but its three cities also boast a long and rich heritage, complete with many important historic sites where the past lingers a little too closely. From the otherworldly music at the Carolina Inn to the sound of laughter echoing in the old morgue at Watts Hospital to the image of men swinging from ropes in Hannah's Creek Swamp, the ghosts of the Triangle continue to make their presence known throughout the region. Join local brothers Richard and William Jackson as they trace the history behind these spine-tingling tales.
Ghosts of the Triangle

Ghosts of the Triad:

9781609491406

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Don't be fooled by the scenic beauty of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad--the ghosts of the past haunt these rolling hills and unique cities. From the smallpox-stricken ghost that haunts Salem Tavern in Winston-Salem to the slain Revolutionary War soldiers who linger in the park surrounding Guilford Courthouse in Greensboro, these phantoms all have a tale to tell. Some ghosts even support education. Take Jane, the lonely spinster who haunts Aycock Auditorium at the UNC-Greensboro campus, or Herschel, High Point University's ghost of the former Memorial Theater. And though Spookywoods Haunted Attraction in Kersey Valley often frightens and astounds, some of the resident ghosts aren't just special effects. Join Camel City Spirit Seekers Michael Renegar and Amy Spease as they reveal the eerie and chilling stories from the heart of the Piedmont.
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Haunted Alabama Black Belt

9781609499440

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There is a place in Alabama, a region that stretches across its lower middle from Georgia to Mississippi. It is a place steeped in history--a place where a people were enslaved, a nation was broken and a new dream of freedom was born. It is a place where the past is always near at hand. And sometimes, that past takes a moment to whisper in your ear. They call this place the Black Belt. From the Cato-Thorn House in Barbour County to the Snow Hill Institute in Wilcox County, Alabama's Black Belt has a great number of restless spirits that still haunt it. Join authors David Higdon and Brett Talley as they uncover the ghosts and hauntings of one of Alabama's most historic areas.
Haunted Alabama Black Belt

Haunted Manatee County

9781467138000

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Manatee County's history is filled with tales of Native American battles, shipwrecks and the expeditions of Hernando de Soto. It's no surprise that spirits still linger on these sunny shores. Anna Maria Island's first permanent resident still returns to the island more than one hundred years later to flirt with the female tourists. A convict hanged in the county courthouse in 1907 is sometimes heard singing on the courthouse grounds. In the 1970s, the specter of a blond woman was seen hitchhiking along the old Skyway Bridge, only to vanish once she'd been picked up. Join author and paranormal investigator Liz Reed on a tour of Manatee County's most haunted locales.
Haunted Manatee County