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Vendor: Michelle Paver
Wakenhyrst
A Times Best Book of 2019. 'Paver is one of Britain's modern greats. This sinister, gothic chiller shows why' BIG ISSUE, Books of the Year 2019. "Something has been let loose..." In Edwardian Suffolk, a manor house stands alone in a lost corner of...- $15.99
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Not a River
* SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE * It's not a river, it's this river. A hot, motionless afternoon. Enero and El Negro are fishing with Tilo, their dead friend's teenage son. After hours of struggling with a hooked stingray, Enero aims his...- $16.00
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Vendor: Candido Diaz
Ligare and the Muse (BW)
This novel is a collections of short stories, each with a different main character, tied together by the spirits that haunt them and a drug that keeps them young. Ligare, the demon that causes sleep paralysis, is a soul lacking in personality and hungering...- $15.00
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Vendor: Payton Morgan
Witches Treasure Part One: The Discovery of Magik
Shrowl Missouri is home to many things. Large open canyons, ever-expanding cave systems, and a curse that has gripped the town for centuries. The legend of the Shrowl Witch and the treasure she had taken by those who defied her is still one of...- $19.99
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Vendor: Warren Bluhm
Ebenezer
Edmund Filliput is a successful businessman, but he is living a dreary life on a dreary Christmas Eve. Then he meets a happy stranger who keeps Christmas in his heart year-round. Over a cup of coffee and a bowl of beef stew, the stranger...- $12.99
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Vendor: Jameson Currier
The Wolf at the Door
From the award-winning author of Where the Rainbow Ends and The Haunted Heart comes a witty tour de force of spirits, spooks, and sinners, a supernatural roller coaster set in the Big Easy that is giddy, soulful, and sentimental.Author: Jameson CurrierISBN-10: 0984470700ISBN-13: 9780984470709Publisher: Chelsea...- $16.00
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Vendor: Karen Biery
Believe
Author: Karen BieryISBN-10: 0980033268ISBN-13: 9780980033267Publisher: Red Engine PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2009Pages: 328Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.69d- $15.95
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Vendor: Mrs Gaskell
The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Mrs. Gaskell-Volume 1: Including Three Novellas 'Lois the Witch, ' 'The Grey Woman, ' and 'The Poor CL
A two volume collection of one of the finest female authors of Gothic ghost stories Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (or as she was known 'Mrs. Gaskell') was born as Elizabeth Stevenson in Chelsea, London in 1810. Gaskell was a prolific author, writing short stories, novels...- $38.00
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Vendor: Thu穗
Elevator in Saigon
A young Vietnamese woman living in Paris travels back to Saigon for her estranged mother's funeral. Her brother had recently built a new house in Saigon, and staged a grotesquely lavish ceremony for their mother to inaugurate what was rumored to be the first...- $16.95
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Vendor: Jan Walters
Hazzard Avenue: Book 4
Jan Walters has a family with five generations of men serving in law enforcement dating back to the late 1800s. Growing up, her grandmother told her stories about the police force, which became the foundation for the 'Ghost and a Cop' series. A horror...- $16.95
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Vendor: Joanne Austen Brown
Culloden
Culloden has a great history, but Jesse is sick of history. Viewing the battlefield is the last straw. She wants to go home. But what she will experience on the moor will change her life forever. Colour, uniforms, death and blood. Will your thoughts...- $5.00
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Vendor: Matthew L. Marlott
Bloody Twine #1: Twisted Tales with Twisted Endings
Welcome to Bloody Twine #1, a collection of short horror stories written specifically for horror fans everywhere. This book contains 10 traditional short horror stories for your terrifying entertainment, so go someplace quiet, dim the lights, sit back, and enjoy some twisted tales with...- $10.99
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Vendor: Janna Ruth
Ghosts of the Catacombs
I'm a ghost whisperer, not a catacomb crawler. But when you live in Paris, sometimes you end up being both.Hi, I'm Alix. During the day, I'm a history student at the time-honoured Sorbonne University. After class, I hang out with the ghosts of the...- $19.99
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Vendor: Connor Biddle
The Haunting of Moonlight Mansion
"Why fear the unknown when you can embrace the shadows? 'The Haunting of Moonlight Mansion' emerges as a hauntingly unique narrative in the realm of horror fiction, masterfully blending eerie suspense with a profound exploration of a family's bond."In this gripping and layered debut...- $17.99
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Vendor: Bram Stoker
The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Bram Stoker: 2-Contains the Novel 'The Lady Of The Shroud' and Seven Short Stories to Chill the Blood
More tales of horror and the peculiar from the master of the genre In volume two of the Leonaur five volume collection of Bram Stoker's writings of dark doings, elemental evil and those dead (and undead), readers will discover the bizarre and gothic novel,...- $38.00
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Vendor: Payton Morgan
Witches Treasure Part One: The Discovery of Magik
Shrowl Missouri is home to many things. Large open canyons, ever-expanding cave systems, and a curse that has gripped the town for centuries. The legend of the Shrowl Witch and the treasure she had taken by those who defied her is still one of...- $14.99
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Vendor: Caleb J. Pecue
Doors of Darkness
Bringing back the feeling of a Charles L. Grant anthology of the 80s, Doors of Darkness presents 27 tales of terror written by new and seasoned horror authors. Take a stroll down FERN STREET where things lurk beneath the gardens, blind and hungry; where...- $12.99
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Vendor: A. G. Mock
Shadow Watchers
The shadow of all Evil is about to eclipse the world.Just one person stands in its way...When Diane Cockerton disappeared in the summer of '05, she escaped the grips of a terror which had haunted her from childhood. She also left behind everything and...- $15.95
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Vendor: Madi Quinn
Double Feature #4: Gourmets and Ghosts
DOUBLE FEATURE magazine rounds out 2023 with "GOURMETS and GHOSTS", which should be pretty self-explanatory but if we need to drop some details....paranormal encounters! Food-based horrors! Probably cannibalism! Tootsie pops! Wait, what? TOOTSIE POPS!This issue we feature the splendidly sordid and gruesomely graphic work...- $8.95
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Vendor: Ron Ripley
Short Horror Stories Volumes 3 & 4: Scary Ghosts, Monsters, Demons, and Hauntings
A double helping of diabolical terror...They say you can never get too much of a good thing. But for those who crave fear and horror, how much is too much? And how far are you willing to go to test your limits? Scare Street...- $14.99
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Vendor: Oscar Wilde
The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost is a novella by Oscar Wilde. It was the first of Wilde's stories to be published, appearing in two parts in The Court and Society Review, 23 February and 2 March 1887. The story is about an American family who move...- $5.99
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Vendor: Jacci Gooding
A Collection of Unsettling Short Stories: Leave the Light on
An eclectic collection of 13 creepy short stories for lovers of the macabre, the weird and the ghostly. Have you ever felt you're not alone - when you're alone? Is it nature or nurture that makes a psychopath? And if you've ever glimpsed something...- $5.70
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Vendor: Eunice Hetherington
The Second Leonaur Christmas Book of Great Ghost Stories: Twenty-Two Short Stories of the Strange and Unusual Including 'John Charrington's Wedding',
A second deliciously creepy selection of ghost stories for midwinter nightsDuring the Christmas season, when the nights are long and the worst weather that winter offers is kept safely outside, it has long been a tradition that in the evenings stories of ghosts and...- $31.00
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Vendor: Edith Wharton
The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Edith Wharton: Volume 2-Seventeen Short Tales to Chill the Blood
Volume two of Edith Wharton's excursions into the chilling and other worldly The American author Edith Wharton (nee Jones), was born in New York during the American Civil War in 1862. She came from a prestigious family background which, incidentally though tellingly, inspired the...- $19.00
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Vendor: Bernard Edward Joseph Capes
Dancing Shadows: Tales of the Supernatural by Bernard Capes
Author: Bernard Edward Joseph CapesISBN-10: 1616460938ISBN-13: 9781616460938Publisher: Coachwhip PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/20/2011Pages: 416Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d- $19.95
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Vendor: Marianne Morea
Spook Rock
I squeezed my eyes closed, shutting out the voiceless conversation with my dead sister. Talia was killed on Halloween night almost a year ago. It wasn't long after that our mother started having visions of my sister. Problem was, I saw her, too... Or...- $15.99
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Vendor: M. David Ward
True Colours: A Collection of Short Fiction
Seven short stories with no overarching theme but with a slant toward the unexpected."True Colours" -A petty criminal owes money to the local crime baron and is living in fear. Could a mysterious caller offer him a way out, or is he simply bringing...- $6.24
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Vendor: Laurel Veil
Water Town
Ronnie is anxious about spending the summer with family she barely remembers. Her expectations are low. She'll babysit her cousin, do odd jobs to earn money for college, and maybe if she's lucky, spend a few hours on the beach. She never thought for...- $12.99
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Vendor: Theresa Sneed
Salem Bewitched
Accused as a witch in Salem 1692, teenage time-traveler, Bess Martin, narrowly escapes back to the twenty-first century. But she accidentally brings friends from Salem with her, including Hezekiah, the handsome young man who has stolen her heart. Warned that time travel was messing...- $20.99
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Vendor: Matty Dalrymple
Be with the Dead: An Ann Kinnear Suspense Novel - Large Print Edition
An invitation to speak at the Gotham Crime Fiction Conference draws Ann Kinnear into a mystery within a mystery, where the stakes are not just reputation and riches--they're life and death.★★★★★ "A riveting, fast-paced, intriguing read with a colorful cast of characters who pull...- $22.99
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Vendor: Camilla Grudova
Ancient Ghost Stories
Ghosts and apparitions abound across the peoples of the early civilisations, from the Ancient Egyptians, the Babylonians, Greeks, Romans and the Vikings too. Phantoms of the dead, warning apparitions and necromancy - there are many stories of ghosts to be found in the retold...- $12.99
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Vendor: Rick Wood
Haunted House
Would you survive lockdown in a haunted house?It's 23rd March 2020 in the UK, and the prime minister has announced a country-wide lockdown.Like everyone else in the UK, Lisa is forced to stay at home with her family.Unlike everyone else in the UK, Lisa...- $24.99
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Vendor: Scott Leeds
Schrader's Chord
Heart-Shaped Box meets The Haunting of Hill House in Schrader's Chord, Scott Leeds's chilling debut about cursed vinyl records that open a gateway to the land of the dead. I told you they were real. After his estranged father's mysterious death, Charlie Remick returns...- $18.99
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Vendor: Cyndi Whitfield
Sands of Time
Not all ghost towns are in the old west. At one time, Singapore, Michigan sat on the eastern edge of Lake Michigan, across the water from Chicago. Simone Fields lived there until 1873, when she and her husband were forced to leave the milling...- $15.99
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Vendor: Tonya Kappes
A Ghostly Demise: A Ghostly Southern Mystery
The prodigal father returns--but this ghost is no holy spiritWhen she runs into her friend's deadbeat dad at the local deli, undertaker Emma Lee Raines can't wait to tell Mary Anna Hardy that he's back in Sleepy Hollow, Kentucky, after five long years. Cephus...- $7.99
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A Ghostly Undertaking: A Ghostly Southern Mystery
A funeral, a ghost, a murder . . . It's all in a day's work for emma lee raines . . .Bopped on the head from a falling plastic Santa, local undertaker Emma Lee Raines is told she's suffering from "funeral trauma." It's trauma...- $7.99
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Vendor: Scott Thomas
Midwestern Gothic
Four gothic novellas from the novelist of Kill Creek and Violet, praised by the New York Times, National Public Radio, and the American Library Association. In The Door in the Field, a construction worker's bad day becomes a far worse night when drinks at...- $25.99
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Vendor: John Gaspard
A Christmas Carl: A Greyhound Ghost Story of Christmas
A delightful new take on the Charles Dickens' classic story, "A Christmas Carol." Think you know this story? Well, you haven't experienced "A Christmas Carol" until you've read it through the eyes of Scrooge's pet dog.It's the classic tale you know, now narrated by...- $14.99
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Vendor: Henry James
The Turn of the Screw
Widely recognized as one of literature's most gripping ghost stories, this classic tale of moral degradation concerns the sinister transformation of two innocent children into flagrant liars and hypocrites. The story begins when a governess arrives at an English country estate to look after...- $5.00
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A Story to Strangle For
"A thrilling murder mystery that kept me turning the pages. Well worth a read." Bestselling author T.A. Williams.A failing hotel...With its reputation in tatters, Alexi Ellis is determined to save her beloved Hopgood Hall from any more bad press. A writing course for wannbe...- $29.99
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Vendor: Neil Gaiman
Ghosts of Christmas Past: A Chilling Collection of Modern and Classic Christmas Ghost Stories
A present contains a monstrous secret.An uninvited guest haunts a Christmas party.A shadow slips across the floor by firelight.A festive entertainment ends in darkness and screams. Who knows what haunts the night at the dark point of the year? This collection of seasonal chillers...- $13.99
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House of Haunts
In 1823, Josiah Hale built his family a grand home in the sultry heat and blinding glare of the Deep South.It wasn't long before the shadows crept in.Now, two hundred years later, this grand home stands forlorn, abandoned, blank windows reflecting only darkness.Some houses...- $17.99
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Vendor: Chad Arment
Light Spirits: Horrific Specters, Comedic Shades, and Criminous Phantasms in Vintage Periodical Ghost Stories
Light Spirits collects 22 ghost stories of various shades: horrific tales, humorous jests, criminous masquerades, and emotional romances, all originally published for the entertainment of the late 1800s to early 1900s magazine readership. The stories include: Aunt Ann's Ghost Story, by Laurence Oliphant (Blackwood's...- $21.95
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Vendor: Kelly Lidji
Maggie, I Have Your Baby: The Haunting Of Maggie's Bridge
The legend of Maggie's Bridge is well known to locals. In the late 1800's a young girl, pregnant and frightened, loses her life on a lonely bridge in a terrible storm. But what is the truth behind the story? Who was Maggie Bloxom? What...- $14.99
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Does A Snowflake Make A Sound?: An Absurd Christmas Ghost Story
Reading ghost stories on Christmas Eve was once a part of the Christmas festivities. Gather around the fire and revive a lost tradition.In a cozy, absurd world of goblins, centaurs, and ghosts, one of the residents of Snowcider Lane is in need of a...- $7.99
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Vendor: M. R. James
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
The collection consists of a total of Eight stories, each exploring the theme of the supernatural and the macabre. Included in this volume are eight of James's most classic ghost stories, including "Canon Alberic's Scrap-book", "Lost Hearts", "The Mezzotint", "The Ash-tree", "Number 13", "Count...- $14.99
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The Damned Season: A Christmas Ghost Story
From the author of the bestselling Psychic Surveys series comes a Christmas ghost novella to chill your bones! Just what defines a haunting? On a strange island, amongst strangers, a strange tale unfolds... Beth Williams leads a lonely existence, going to work, then returning...- $12.36
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Dark Steps
A grisly murder has occurred and social services case manager, Derrick Mayes, is assigned to the case to provide therapeutic services to the only witness who has been left in a catatonic state, a young boy named Lucas. Despite being overwhelmed, frustrated, and battling...- $8.99
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Vendor: June J. McInerney
Miss Elmira's Secret Treasure: A Novel of Phoenixville from 1859 to 1916 and Beyond...
Elmira Wells Pennypacker served as Phoenixville's first Library Director from 1898 until her untimely death in 1916. She is also reputed to be one of five of the Library's resident ghosts. The sixth in the historical Novel of Phoenixville series by June J. McInerney,...- $18.98
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The Man Whom the Trees Loved
A lot of us like to describe ourselves as outdoorsy types and nature lovers-but what do phrases like that actually signify? In Algernon Blackwood's The Man Whom the Trees Loved, the writer known for his grasp on the weird and uncanny explores what it...- $6.38
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Fiction Ghost Books
Fiction ghost books are a popular genre that captivate readers with chilling tales of the supernatural. These collections of stories offer a thrilling blend of suspense, horror, and mystery, taking readers on a haunting journey into the world of ghosts and spirits. Whether you love spine-tingling scares or are simply fascinated by the supernatural, fiction ghost books have something to offer for everyone.
One of the defining characteristics of fiction ghost books is their ability to create an eerie atmosphere. Skilled authors use descriptive language and vivid imagery to transport readers into haunted mansions, ancient graveyards, and otherworldly realms. Through these settings, readers are able to experience the ghostly encounters and terrifying events alongside the protagonists.
Ghost books often explore themes of death, the afterlife, and the unknown. They delve into the human fascination with the supernatural and the lingering questions surrounding life after death. These books provide a unique perspective on mortality, pushing readers to contemplate the existence of spirits and the possibility of communication with the other side. The characters in fiction ghost books are often haunted individuals themselves, grappling with both the physical and emotional presence of ghosts. From curious investigators and intrepid detectives to unsuspecting victims, these characters find themselves drawn into encounters with the supernatural, facing their own fears and uncertainties along the way. This human element makes the stories relatable, allowing readers to connect with the characters and become fully immersed in their terrifying journeys.
Fiction ghost books come in a variety of sub-genres, offering a wide range of experiences to suit different tastes. Some books focus on traditional ghost stories, while others introduce elements of psychological horror or incorporate supernatural elements into other genres, such as romance or mystery. This versatility ensures that readers can find the perfect ghost book to suit their preferences. Whether you are a seasoned fan of ghost stories or a newcomer to the genre, fiction ghost books offer an exciting and spine-chilling reading experience. From classic tales of haunted houses to contemporary stories with a supernatural twist, these collections provide a captivating escape into the realm of ghosts and spirits. So dim the lights, settle into a cozy reading spot, and prepare to be haunted by the mesmerizing stories found within fiction ghost books.
Popular Fiction Ghost Books
The world of fiction ghost books is a mesmerizing and spine-chilling realm filled with eeriness and supernatural encounters. These books have captured the imaginations of readers for decades, captivating them with tales of haunted houses, restless spirits, and unsettling apparitions. Here, we will explore some of the most popular books from this thrilling genre, guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.
1. "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson: Considered a timeless classic, this novel is a masterclass in psychological horror. It follows four characters who venture into the infamous Hill House, known for its dark past and spooky reputation. As they stay in the house, they experience inexplicable phenomena that test their sanity. With its atmospheric writing and unrelenting suspense, "The Haunting of Hill House" remains a must-read for any fan of fictional ghost stories.
2. "The Shining" by Stephen King: This iconic novel tells the story of the Torrance family, who takes care of the isolated Overlook Hotel during the winter. As the days go by, the oppressive atmosphere and supernatural occurrences begin to take a toll on the family, especially young Danny Torrance, who possesses psychic abilities known as "the shining." Stephen King's mastery of suspense, combined with themes of isolation and a haunting past, make "The Shining" a true horror classic.
3. "The Woman in Black" by Susan Hill: With its haunting atmosphere and a sense of impending doom, "The Woman in Black" is a gothic ghost story that has delighted readers since its publication. Set in a small English town, the book follows Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor who encounters a malevolent spirit while settling an estate in a remote countryside manor. Susan Hill's understated storytelling and eerie descriptions make this novella an unforgettable and deeply unsettling read.
These popular fiction ghost books represent just a glimpse into the vast and intriguing world of spectral fiction. Each one is an invitation to explore the unknown, to embrace the supernatural, and to experience the bone-chilling thrill that only a well-crafted ghost story can provide. So, dim the lights, settle into your favorite reading nook, and prepare to journey into the realms of spectral terror through these captivating books.
Readers can lose themselves in the terrifying worlds created by these imaginative authors. Whether it's encountering vengeful spirits in ancient castles, joining paranormal investigators on hair-raising expeditions, or unraveling the secrets of haunted towns, Fiction Ghost Books enthrall and entertain with every page turn.