Bronze Winner for Popular Culture, Foreword INDIEsStep into the dark roots of Christmas past where the Krampus punishes the bad boys and girls.Christmas time is truly the darkest and creepiest time of the year filled with devilish creatures lurking in the shadows waiting to get us. Best known is the Krampus who has been the subject of films and songs. There was a time in the late 1800s when people sent Krampus cards, not holiday gr...

Now updated: Information on hundreds of supernatural sites, compiled by dozens of the world's leading paranormal investigators.For years, paranormal investigative groups have been studying their local ghosts with scientific equipment as well as with psychics and seances. This directory is a repository of some of their most profound cases. From across the United States, Canada, and many spots around the globe, ghost investigators tell of their somet...

“Nobody in the paranormal knows ghosts like Jeff Belanger. Reading The World’s Most Haunted Places may just be the closest you’ll come to going on an investigation without actually being there.” —Nick Groff, from the Travel Channel’s Ghost AdventuresNow with new material for this updated edition, The World’s Most Haunted Places reveals that ghostly legends abound wherever history has made...

"For years I have considered Jeff Belanger to be one of the most passionate and knowledgeable authors in the paranormal field. I routinely recommend his books to aspiring paranormal investigators and The World's Most Haunted Places is no exception." —Amy Bruni, costar of Kindred SpiritsNow with new material for this updated edition, The World's Most Haunted Places reveals that ghostly leg...

Gold Winner—Travel, IBPA Book Awards 2026Go legend hunting with explorer of the unexplained Jeff Belanger, visiting haunted places, where monsters lurk, and other roadside oddities.“Legends have always run deep in New England—thankfully, Jeff Belanger is here to uncover them and bring them to life. This collection of mysteries, secrets, and folklore from America’s birthplace is as illuminating as it is fascinating.” —Josh Gates, exp...

"My own journey to the summit of Kilimanjaro opened me to a life of adventure, and this book brought me right back to the slopes of that magical mountain. An honest and affirming tale of embracing the unknown and the transformative power of nature, Jeff's journey is an invitation to all of us to get outside our comfort zone, see the world, and let it change us."—Josh Gates, Explorer, Host of Discovery's Expedition UnknownAn ...

Ghosts of War is where history and mystery meet.Phantom U.S. Civil War regiments still march through Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, before vanishing into the evening sunset.The beaches of Normandy, France still echo with the cries of the men who gave their lives storming the beaches on D-Day.The disembodied clip-clop of horse's hooves and the clank of swords from the British Civil War battle of January 25, 1644, are still heard in Nantwich, Cheshire.Wherever battles were fought and people p...

Christmas time is truly the darkest and creepiest time of the year filled with devilish creatures lurking in the shadows waiting to get us. Best known is the Krampus, who has been the subject of films and songs. There was a time in the late 1800s when people sent Krampus cards, not holiday greetings. There are other violent and dangerous monsters from all over northern climes who have been hunting naughty children for centuries. From shapeshifters to mountain trolls, to elves, to heavy-han...

People love to share their personal encounters with ghosts and other spooky subjects. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of stories of ghost encounters on the Internet. This volume delves deep into some of the most famous stories of all time (and some lesser known tales) to get the scoop on what really happened. The interview format makes for a unique reading experience and allows those telling the stories to be heard in their own words.

Take a look behind the scenes of the Travel Channel’s hit show Ghost Adventures with paranormal investigator Nick Groff as he shares his favorite explorations of the supernatural. From recording strange voices during his dusk-to-dawn lockdowns at “haunted” places to a face-to-face encounter with a spirit at Linda Vista Hospital in Los Angeles, Nick reveals an inside perspective of some of the most mind-blowing incidents caught on-camera, a closer look at some of the gadgets and ge...

Why do infants and toddlers seem to have a heightened awareness of the paranormal—and an often marked ability to interact with the unknown? And why do these qualities and abilities seem to mysteriously disappear during adolescence?There's Something Under the Bed! explores the often complex relationships between children and the paranormal, and focuses special attention on the sometimes startling realities behind children's "imaginations." This book will help you:Di...

". . . known as 'The Poet Priestess of the Spirit of New Orleans' Bloody Mary is a true spokeswoman of her hometown . . ." —Southern Women MagazineIn 15 compelling chapters, Bloody Mary shares with readers her experiences with the ghosts and haunted happenings of New Orleans. Among the tales of the supernatural are:•A visit to a haunted sanitarium•A meeting with Julie the Ghost of Forbidden Love•The story of Madame La Laurie, La Vampyra•Meetings with Jean Lafitte, the Gentleman Pirate•Enco...