Don't turn off the light while you immerse yourself in these tales of haunted houses, inns, and restaurants around the world. Are they true? The writers say so... but you be the judge! Also be sure to check out our companion piece on the best fictional books about haunted houses.
From the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts, to the Winchester Mansion in San Jose, California, author Nancy Roberts brings us 24 spine-chilling true tales of ghostly hauntings across America. Roberts personally interviewed each contributor and includes brief historical background on each haunting, info on the site, phone numbers for potential visitors, and more. ISBN: 0762703202
Collected from his own personal investigations, Hans Holzer takes readers to more than 50 locations, both private homes and public places, where ghosts have manifested themselves. Includes a case by case study of each haunting, photos and details of the "ghosts," as well as information on who they were and why they're haunting that location. ISBN: 0806516267
Another ghostly book by Hans Holzer, this one continues where the first left off. Holzer provides a fascinating tour of haunted locations, with photographic evidence and illustrations proving the existence of many of the spirits encountered in his travels. ISBN: 0806522194
Beth Scott and Michael Norman spent 18 years collecting true ghost stories from all 50 states and some Canadian provinces. This 672-page book covers all types of hauntings, from the terrifying to the sublime, from the yarns and folklore of bygone eras to today's most compelling stories. A mesmerizing read that will make even the most hardened skeptics believe. ISBN: 0812564367
Sheila Turnage takes readers to 90 of the Southeast's best haunted inns across nine states, with telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and rates for visitors. Eyewitness stories of the hauntings from guests, employees, and owners are well-researched, and the book's intro, "Things To Know Before You Go," provides valuable information for the first-time ghost hunter. ISBN: 089587234X
Robin Mead's guide to haunted hotels in Canada and the U.S. covers 27 states, 3 territories, and more than 80 possessed lodgings. Stories of each ghost's past and appearances accompany hotel descriptions, along with the usual information for the curious and thrill-seekers who want to plan a supernatural vacation -- address, contact numbers, and rates. ISBN: 1558539077
Authors Robert James and Anne Wlodarski take readers to over 500 well-documented listings from 50 states where you can have dinner, a drink, and perhaps spend the night with a spooky guest. The illustrated and detailed listing includes history of the hauntings, as well as telephone numbers and other information for making reservations. ISBN: 0595168310
Subtitled, "Everything You Need to Know About Encountering over 100 Ghosts, Phantoms, and Spectral Entities," this guide from W. Haden Blackman itemizes over 100 haunted sites and their resident specters. Blackman includes all addresses and whereabouts, the number of ghosts present, their identities, the type of activities observed, and what their demeanors are. ISBN: 0609800213
Dennis William Hauck leads us to more than 2,000 sites of paranormal activity across the United States, organized by state. Often used as a "travel guide" for those interested in paranormal activity, "The National Directory" is the perfect book for planning a spooky trip alone or with the kids. Not just haunted locations, but sacred sites, UFO landings, and more are listed here. ISBN: 0140257349
The perfect companion to "The National Directory," here Hauck takes us around the world to more ghostly abodes and other supernatural locations in Great Britain and Europe, Canada, South America, Australia, Northern Africa, and Asia. Included are more than ninety black-and-white photos, travel directions, phone numbers and more. ISBN: 0140296352
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