13 Best 「paranormal」 Books of 2024| Books Explorer

In this article, we will rank the recommended books for paranormal. The list is compiled and ranked by our own score based on reviews and reputation on the Internet.
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Table of Contents
  1. America's Most Haunted: The Secrets of Famous Paranormal Places
  2. Cops' True Stories Of The Paranormal: Ghost, UFOs, And Other Shivers
  3. 50 Real American Ghost Stories: A journey into the haunted history of the United States – 1800 to 1899
  4. National Geographic Guide to the World's Supernatural Places: More Than 250 Spine-Chilling Destinations Around the Globe
  5. Between Death and Life: Conversations With a Spirit
  6. The Everything Ghost Hunting Book: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Exploring the Supernatural World (Everything®)
  7. Life with the Afterlife: 13 Truths I Learned about Ghosts
  8. Cursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items
  9. The Amityville Horror
  10. Destination Truth: Memoirs of a Monster Hunter
Other 3 books
No.1
100

Combining spine-tingling stories, documented evidence, and interviews with some of the top names in paranormal investigation—including the stars of TV’s “Ghost Hunters,” “Ghost Adventures,” and more—America’s Most Haunted gives you a terrifying chance to tour our nation’s most famous haunted places...Throughout the United States, there are places haunted by souls both malevolent and benign. Places where paranormal activity runs rampant. Places where we can glimpse the other side.In America’s Most Haunted, “Haunted Housewife” investigator Theresa Argie and journalist Eric Olsen team up to take you on a first-person tour of some of America’s most active paranormal hotspots.Experience the crawl through the death tunnel where visitors have reported sightings of an inhuman creature that creeps along the walls and ceilings. Walk the decks of the Queen Mary with the hundreds of souls that met their ends in watery graves. And get to know the spirits that wait in jails, mansions, lunatic asylums, and even a stately old hotel.Are you brave enough to take a look?

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No.2
83

Cops' True Stories Of The Paranormal: Ghost, UFOs, And Other Shivers

Christensen, Loren W.
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Be sure to check out Loren's two newest spook books: SEEKERS OF THE PARANORMAL: Ghost Hunters, Ufologists, and Mediums and AFRAID TO SLEEP: Sleep Paralysis, Shadow People, and Other EntitiesBest selling author of nearly 60 books, retired cop Loren W. Christensen asked men and women in uniform—police officers, sheriff deputies, SWAT, command, correction officers, and MPs—to convey their experiences with the paranormal. These are veteran officers that have been there and done that, but on one occasion they were confronted with the unexplained.Here are some of the stories told within:Close Encounters of the Second KindVanishedTrappedEyesDead Man WalkingDead Man's CaneA Touch of ThanksThe SnitchThe WarningThe LightThe CoupleWrong NumberGhost PrisonerTower 7Hospital MorgueCoffee and CupsThe StabberThe Faceless MannequinWhite EagleThe Man in the WindowStrange PlaceForest Lawn CemeteryScratchesA Sign in Twisted MetalHe Pulled The Trigger Four Times

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No.3
81

Bestselling author and ghost historian MJ Wayland explores America's haunted heritage. As well as visiting some of the most famous ghost cases of the time, the author also uncovers ghost stories that have never seen print in over a hundred and fifty years!From the downright chilling, to scary and the weird, this collection of REAL ghost stories is ideal for a Halloween thrill or an insight into a unique haunted history.The real life ghost cases include:Faces in the WindowsThe Haunted BedsteadThe Ghost Clock of BostonPoor Bessie BrownThe JonahThree Stories of HauntingsGood News for GhostsDes Moines's Plague of GhostsShooting a GhostA Live SpookThe Return of Dr. JewelForbes ManorGhosts in the CapitolJonelle Lambkin Rings the BellMrs. Warfield’s Haunted HouseMumler's Spirit PhotographyScared to Death by a GhostThe Bones of Timothy FeltA Ghost Hunt of LouisvilleThe Ghost of Henry SmithGiant Ghost of BentonA Real life Daphne and Velma – Sixty Years Before!The Haunted ChamberInvestigation of a haunted churchThe Haunting of Clara RobertsonHoffman Family PoltergeistIndiana Ghost FrenzyThe Tipton GhostAn Indianapolis Haunted HousePiano-Maker’s GhostThe Restless Spirit of FlatbushReturn of the Union OfficerIn Search of a Spectral CalfUnseen Terror of DubuqueThe White Mountain Ghost of Lizzie BourneA Séance Too FarBenjamin Stiver’s Ghost Attack!The Big JokeDeath by GhostA Civil War Ghost StoryAND MORE!

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No.4
80

Witches and demons, ghosts and vampires, aliens and voodoo spirits… from spooky to chilling to downright weird, signs of the supernatural have terrified -- and fascinated -- people for centuries. Dare to discover some of the world’s most puzzling enigmas in this remarkable book, which reveals a dazzling array of haunted castles, forbidden hideaways and otherwise eerie landmarks.Packed with rich illustrations, National Geographic’s first-ever guide to the world’s supernatural places showcases more than 250 spooky destinations around the globe. Uncover the origins of the vampire, found not only in Romania, but also in Madagascar and the Philippines. Encounter the array of ghosts said to haunt deserted battlefields, abandoned mental asylums, cemeteries and other spine-tingling sites. Consider the possibility of extraterrestrials spotted everywhere from Sedona, Arizona to Flatwoods, West Virginia. And experience the mystical origins of such extraordinary places as Ayers Rock, Australia and Chichén Itzá, Mexico. Vivid, dramatic, and chock full of inside information on when to visit, this spooky book will convince you that there might be more out there than meets the eye.

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No.5
79

A well-written book that is a curious reminder that our in-between life with all its information lies within our subconscious.Dolores has accumulated information about the Death experience and what lies beyond through 16 years of hypnotic research and past-life therapy. While retrieving past-life experiences, hundreds of subjects reported the same memories when experiencing their death, the spirit realm, and their rebirth.This book also explores:* Guides and guardian angels* Ghosts and poltergeists* Planning your present lifetime and karmic relationships before your birth* The significance of bad lifetimes* Perceptions of God and the Devil* And much more

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No.6
79

All you need to track and record paranormal activity!Ectoplasm...cold spots...orbs...everyone loves a real-life ghost story! Ghosthunter Melissa Martin Ellis takes you on an exciting journey into the supernatural world of haunted sites, restless souls, and messages from beyond the grave. You'll learn about the most up-to-date technology, such as motion sensors and highly sensitive digital cameras, as well as the supernatural phenomena themselves, including: Poltergeists Electronic-voice phenomena (EVP) Possession Photo anomalies Seances and voodoo rituals With expert advice on everything from picking a haunted location to setting up cameras and dealing with unwieldy ghosts, The Everything Ghost Hunting Book, 2nd Edition shows you how today's investigators use the tools of modern science to study a wide range of paranormal activity.

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No.7
78

Star of Kindred Spirits and paranormal investigator Amy Bruni shares stories from her years of experiences with ghosts, organized around thirteen truths that guide her approach to the supernatural.Amy Bruni, co-star of Kindred Spirits and one of the world's leading paranormal investigators, has learned a lot about ghosts over her years of research and first-hand experience. Now, in Life with the Afterlife, she shares the insight she has gleaned and how it has shaped her unique approach to interacting with the spirits of the dead and those who encounter them.From her earliest supernatural encounters as a child, through her years appearing on Ghost Hunters and the creation of her company Strange Escapes, which offers paranormal excursions to some of America's most notoriously haunted destinations, and into her current work on The Travel Channel's Kindred Spirits, this book is full of astonishing and deeply moving stories of Amy's efforts to better understand the dead but not yet departed. With Amy's bright humor and fierce compassion for both those who are haunted and those who are haunting, Life with the Afterlife is an eye-opening look at what connects us as people, in life and beyond.A USA Today Bestseller

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No.8
78

Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world’s most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale.They’re lurking in museums, graveyards, and private homes. Their often tragic and always bizarre stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, novels, and campfire tales. They’re cursed objects, and all they need to unleash a wave of misfortune is . . . you.Many of these unfortunate items have intersected with some of the most notable events and people in history, leaving death and destruction in their wake. But never before have the true stories of these eerie oddities been compiled into a fascinating and chilling volume. Inside, readers will learn about:• Annabelle the Doll, a Raggedy Ann doll that featured in the horror franchise The Conjuring• The Unlucky Mummy, which is rumored to have sunk the Titanic and kick-started World War I• The Dybbuk box, which was sold on eBay and spawned the horror film The Possession• The Conjured Chest, which has been blamed for fifteen deaths within a single family• The Ring of Silvianus, a Roman artifact believed to have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit• And many more!

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No.9
78

“A fascinating and frightening book” (Los Angeles Times)—the bestselling true story about a house possessed by evil spirits, haunted by psychic phenomena almost too terrible to describe.In December 1975, the Lutz family moved into their new home on suburban Long Island. George and Kathleen Lutz knew that, one year earlier, Ronald DeFeo had murdered his parents, brothers, and sisters in the house, but the property—complete with boathouse and swimming pool—and the price had been too good to pass up.Twenty-eight days later, the entire Lutz family fled in terror.This is the spellbinding, shocking true story that gripped the nation about an American dream that turned into a nightmare beyond imagining—“this book will scare the hell out of you” (Kansas City Star).

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No.10
77

Truth is stranger than legend . . . and your journey into both begins here.World adventurer and international monster hunter Josh Gates has careened through nearly 100 countries, investigating frightening myths, chilling cryptozoological legends, and terrifying paranormal phenomena. Now, he invites fans to get a behind-the-scenes look at these breathtaking expeditions.Follow Gates from the inception of the groundbreaking hit show (at the summit of Kilimanjaro) to his hair-raising encounters with dangerous creatures in the most treacherous locations on earth. Among his many adventures, he unearths the flesh-crawling reality of the Mongolian Death Worm, challenges an ancient curse by spending the night in King Tut’s tomb, descends into a centuries-old mine to search for an alien entity in subterranean darkness, pursues ghosts in the radioactive shadow of Chernobyl, and explores sightings of Bigfoot from the leech-infested rain forests of Malaysia to the dizzying heights of the Himalayas.Part journey into the unexplained, part hilarious travelogue, part fascinating look at the making of a reality-based TV show—and featuring never-before-published photographs— this Destination Truth companion takes readers on the supernatural expedition of a lifetime.

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No.11
77

Enter the World of Spirits! The Encyclopedia of Spirits is a comprehensive and entertaining A to Z of spirits from around this world and the next. Within these pages meet love goddesses and disease demons, guardians of children and guardians of cadavers. Discover Celtic goddesses and goddesses of the Kabbalah, female Buddhas, African Powers, Dragon Ladies, White Ladies, Black Madonnas, the Green Man, the Green Fairy, lots and lots of ghosts, djinn, mermaids, fairies, and more. From the beneficent to the mischievous, working with these spirits can bring good fortune, lasting love, health, fertility, revenge, and relief. Discover: The true identities of over one thousand spirits (as well as their likes and dislikes) How to communicate with specific spirits for your own benefit How to recognize these spirits when they manifest themselves The mythological and historical even

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No.12
77

True Ghost Stories: Real Haunted Hospitals and Mental Asylums

Knowles, Zachery
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Looking for a Scare? Then Read These 13 Spine-chilling StoriesFor people who believe in the paranormal—ghosts, spirits, and other unexplainable encounters—most will agree that old hospitals and asylums are the most haunted places you can visit. With thirteen chilling chapters, Haunted Hospitals delves into the history of the most infamous asylums, sanitariums and hospitals on Earth, unlocking their dark histories and detailing their paranormal activities.Take Waverly Hills Sanatorium, home to Mary, the apparition of a little girl who “wasn’t normal.” Left behind after a disease cut her young life short, Mary went from innocent in life to something more horrific in death.Then there’s Old Changi military hospital, where a history of wartime bloodbaths still stains the old abandoned halls—leaving behind chilling images in the minds of trespassers.Or what about any of the other haunted hospitals contained within, where apparitions, disembodied voices, and strange occurences are commonplace. With overcrowding and barbaric medical procedures being practiced, these buildings were the torture houses of the 20th century, and the eeriest haunts of the 21st.Haunted Hospitals unlocks the dark histories of the most chilling abandoned hospitals from around the world. Every chapter describes the eerie and often frightening details of the best ghostly encounters. Are these sightings based on myth or true horrors? Only you can decide.Ready to scare yourself senseless? Scroll to the top of the page and hit buy!

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No.13
77

Prepare to be scared!This fully illustrated, award-winning collection of ghost stories will send shivers down your spine.If you're fascinated by haunted houses, ghostly graveyards, historic haunts, institutional apparitions, or spirited saloons, this spooky and spine-tingling collection of supernatural stories from across the US will tantalize your paranormal palate. Some of these hot spots are open to the public (and we include their address and website information), while others are private residences with no visitors allowed. In this bone-chilling volume, witnesses tell terrifyingly true tales of cursed roads, ghoulish schools, eerie eateries, and more—so expect to be frightened out of your wits!Now in a modern square format, featuring more photographs and illustrations and a fresh new design.

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