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Real Ghost Stories
Haunting Tales of the Paranormal from Across the World
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Filled with terrifying tales of ghosts and ghouls, poltergeists and other unexplained encounters, this bone-chilling compendium of paranormal phenomena is sure to haunt you long after you have turned the final page. Did you hear about the ghost who solved her own murder? What about the...
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See moreFilled with tales of ghosts and ghouls, poltergeists and other unexplained encounters, this bone-chilling compendium of paranormal phenomena is sure to haunt you long after you have turned the final page. But beware: after sampling these sinister histories, you might be too scared to close your eyes - no matter how much your body craves sleep.
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Description
Filled with terrifying tales of ghosts and ghouls, poltergeists and other unexplained encounters, this bone-chilling compendium of paranormal phenomena is sure to haunt you long after you have turned the final page.
Did you hear about the ghost who solved her own murder? What about the terrifying case of the Battersea poltergeist? Do you know the story of the killer ghost of Kentucky?
Prepare for your blood to run cold and for your heart to beat a little faster, because the disturbing tales lurking within are not for the faint-hearted. Delve into this collection to discover infamous accounts of the eerie and the unexplained - as well as lesser-known strange, contemporary happenings from across the globe - and connect to the rich tradition of paranormal stories that have captivated humankind throughout the ages.
But beware: after sampling these sinister histories, you might be too scared to close your eyes - no matter how much your body craves sleep.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837994854
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 April 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Summersdale Publishers
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 212g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Jamie King has been fascinated by famous mysteries ever since discovering the Abbey Road album cover conspiracy theory as a child. He works as a freelance writer and editor, and lives in Wimbledon, England.
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