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Book SynopsisCelebrity Ghosts and Notorious Hauntings looks at famous ghosts - dead celebrities, famous generals, and noted politicians, and the places they haunt. This fascinating frightfest examines notorious locations such as the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and the Stanley Hotel (which inspired Stephen King's The Shining). It investigates movie lore, including the unsettling incidents on the Amityville Horror set. From Elvis Presley to John Lennon, presidents John Adams, to Harry Truman, Henry VIII to Marilyn Monroe. They all lurk in this riveting book.
Trade Review“… an entertaining exploration of celebrity and other famous ghost sightings. … well-researched guide will be a treasure trove for amateur ghost hunters.” –
Publishers Weekly“… those intrigued by the supernatural will enjoy … A solid introduction to the idea of ghosts and hauntings, for those with a serious interest in the paranormal.” –
Library Journal“… an absolute masterpiece … Marie D. Jones really outdid herself … This is definitely one for your personal library! A great research book!” –
Halo Paranormal Investigations“… We absolutely love this book. … earns its rightful place in our paranormal library. Very highly recommended!” –
Nonhuman Research Agency“… comprehensive and thorough, not to mention very entertaining … more than 200 riveting true accounts of historical ghosts and hauntings … abundant spooky spine-chilling tales … With Halloween fast approaching, it makes for the perfect gift.” –
Alternative Perceptions Magazine“… recounts hauntings that involves celebrities and well-known people and locations, as well as famous people who have seen or experienced ghosts. …” –
Protoview Book NewsTable of ContentsAbout the Author
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. What Is a Ghost, Anyway?
2. Haunted Hollywood
3. Haunted Movie Sets, Studios, and Sound Stages
4. Haunted Hollywood Landmarks
5. Historical Ghosts
6. Haunted Plantations
7. Haunted Ships and Lighthouses
8. Haunted Vehicles, Trains, Tracks and Roadways
9. Haunted Bridges, Byways and Highways
10. Haunted Battlefields, Cemeteries, and Churches
11. Haunted Hotels, Motels, Houses, and Inns
12. Prisons, Hospitals, and Asylums
13. Creepy Schools, Colleges, and Universities
14. Ghostly Planes and Airports
15. Notorious Urban Legends and Creepy Encounters
16. Famous Hauntings and Notorious Hot Spots
Appendix: Personal Experiences of Ghostly Encounters
Bibliography
Index
