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Chronicle Books Ghost
Book SynopsisA stylish ghost story collection for middle schoolers, with 13 perfectly creepy original stories and gorgeous illustrations from Pixar-Disney talent.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Ghost
Book SynopsisWhat calls across the centuries to three girls drawn together to lay to rest an ancient evil in the woods?12ADA blackbird calls a warning. Anna, a slave girl running away from her Roman masters, pauses to listen as she lifts a totemic, druid carving she''s found in the tunnel where she''s hiding. The last thing she sees is a tangle of matted fur, a sheaf of claws, a flash of fangs, as she unleashes a hungry animal presence.1783 ADCenturies later, white witch Sarah Gibson wanders the wood in search of refuge. She''s at ease here with the changing seasons, the plants and animals, until one moonlit night, she senses Anna''s terror. The blackbird calls a warning, but Sarah wants to help Anna''s restless spirit.Present dayMarie is furious when her twin, Billy, secures a place at art school and she doesn''t. She is sent to ''cool off'' at her aunt''s. But the woods nearby are hiding something. Marie can feel it. She hears the local gossip about tragic happenings there. Hopelessly caught by the ghostly voices of the past that echo uneasily in her present, Marie must pit her wits against powerful old magic.
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Thorndike Press Large Print Ghost
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Rydon Publishing Ghosts
Book SynopsisWhether you want to discover trivia about historical ghostly happenings such as the Mary Celeste, learn which of Henry VIII's wives haunts the Bloody Tower, or explore the disappearances surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, there is something for every enthusiast to dip into.Table of Contents1 Rebel Hack of Toronto 22 2 Noose of Yankee Jim 24 3 Distaught Nun 25 4 The Haunted Cottage 28 5 Green Lady's Walk 29 6 Quaking at Willington Mill 30 7 Canine spirits at Ballechin 33 8 Ghost of the Tulip Staircase 34 9 Appeasing Ghosts of Winchester 35 10 Raynham Hall 36 11 Headless Boleyn 37 12 Omen of Doom 39 13 Long Beard of Glamis 40 14 Caught on Camera 42 15 Monarchs of Windsor 43 16 Ghoulish Belles of Alabama 45 17 Drama at Tutbury Castle 47 18 The Poltergeist of Calvados Castle 50 19 Apparitions at Versailles 53 20 Phantom Monk of Holy Cross 56 21 The Madonna of Bachelor's Grove 57 22 Mystery Force on Baltic Island 58 23 Invisible Monk at Michelham Priory 60 24 Godfather's Pizza in Utah 62 25 Florrie of the Red Lion 63 26 Postchaise Hotel of County Durham 65 27 The White House 66 28 The Haunting of Coutts 67 29 Boots Go Marching 69 30 Terror at Alcatraz 71 31 Grand Apparitions at Edge Hill 73 32 Trauma of War-torn Gettysburg 74 33 The Phantom Hun 77 34 Private Challoner seen by Robert Graves 80 35 Strange Meeting 80 36 Jungle Ghouls of Corregidor 82 37 Fair at Avenbury 83 38 Giant Green Man 84 39 'Too Tough To Die' 86 40 Chants in the Bermuda Triangle 89 41 Roman Centurion Pining for Princess 91 42 Hairy Hands of Dartmoor 93 43 The Phantom Hitchhiker 95 44 Mystery of the Mary Celeste 96 45 Deadly Queen Mary 99 46 Flight 401 to Miami 101 47 Spectres at London Airport 102 48 Haunting the Skies 104 49 Phantom Full Beamer 106 50 St Louis Ghost Train 106 51 Dressing Room Haunt 109 52 Dandy in the Dress Circle 110 53 The Ghoul and the Bard 111 54 Spooks in Amity Street 113 55 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Spiritualism 114 56 The Flying Dutchman 115 57 The Amityville Haunting 117 58 The Hound of the Baskervilles 119 59 Lord Byron 121 60 The Rime of the Ancient Mariner 122 61 The Browning Circle 125 62 Wail of the Banshee 126 63 Rationalising the Unknown 127 64 Early Ghost Hunter 128 65 Spirit Photography 129 66 Tools of the Trade 131 67 Charlton House Hunt 133 68 The Hex Nightclub 134 69 Prominent Investigative Groups and Societies 137
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Independently Published Ghost
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Bellwether Media Ghosts
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Penguin Books Ltd Ghosts
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWitty, touching without ever being sentimental, hugely enjoyable -- David NichollsIt's incredibly moving. The idea of believing in everything and nothing in the same moment. The female friendships were beautifully drawn -- Billie PiperGhosts is wonderful. Funny, sharply observed, poignant, and full of truths about life and love and friendship. * Matt Haig *This debut novel is a tender, effervescent and deliciously well-observed guide to the complexities of thirty-something life -- Jane Shilling * The Daily Mail *Ghosts is an absolute knock-out. Wickedly funny and, at turns, both cynical and sincere, Dolly Alderton's voice feels like your very favourite friend. I devoured it -- Taylor Jenkins-ReidA sharp-eyed debut . . . Tests the boundaries of what used to be called chick-lit * Guardian *There are sharply skewered set pieces, but also tender observations . . . a promising, deftly written, often entertaining and poignant debut novel * Sunday Times *Loved it from start to finish, really laugh out loud: well-written, packed with ideas and observations and so engaging I can't put it down * Philippa Perry *I absolutely adored it. So clever and funny and such a treat. The pages really did turn themselves * Cathy Rentzenbrink *A stunning achievement: I was laughing out loud, doing my best a few minutes later not to burst into tears and then angry that it had all come to an end. So moving, so funny, so beautifully written and so poignant. Brilliant * Stanley Tucci *Utter BRILLIANCE. Dolly is such an insightful commentator on love, longing, friendship and emotional landscapes. I absolutely LOVED it! * Marian Keyes *Dolly Alderton's writing is incredibly intimate, tender, and observant. Ghosts is a fantastic novel about friendship, family, and love * Holliday Grainger *I loved it - Dolly Alderton has clearly mastered every form of writing. Which is a surprise to nobody * Candice Carty-Williams *This is a lovely, funny, modern comedy of manners. It's shrewd and sharp -- Russell T Davies * Instagram *I love this book. It is wise, funny, tender and true, sharply-observed and utterly hilarious. Alderton's gift is always to give the mundane its beautiful due and in Ghosts, she manages to write a compulsively readable novel. Dolly Alderton's talent is phenomenal * Elizabeth Day *I loved it. Had me howling with laughter and recognition! * Bryony Gordon *You know a book has hit the spot when you've decided before finishing which friend you're going to pass it to. The writer's skill at dissecting love and relationships translates seamlessly into fiction * Evening Standard *This brilliantly observed novel will make you nod, laugh and cry in recognition * The Sun *Such clever writing, wonderfully funny; fab characters and delightful details. Divine * Nina Stibbe *If you've ever been disappointed by a man it will vindicate every mixed-up emotion you've ever had about it * Laura Jane Williams *Hilariously cutting, but also sad and insightful. Reading Dolly's writing is like having one of those glorious girls night in, where you drink till the early hours - laughing, venting, and feeling warm and seen * Holly Bourne *Whip-smart . . . a heartwarming tale of family and friendship * Evening Standard *So brilliantly perceptive, packed with pin-sharp observations on every page. Dolly is such a fantastic writer * Jill Mansell *Witty, tender, big-hearted * Sainsbury’s Magazine *A few years ago, Alderton seamlessly taped into our psyches with her 2018 memoir Everything I Know About Love. Now she's back with that same signature wit and blistering honesty in her debut novel, Ghosts * Cosmopolitan *Alderton masterfully exposes the hideous reality of dating in your 30s and how unfair it can be on women who enter the fray in honesty and hope. Hugely emotionally intelligent and often very funny. I adored it * Daily Mail *A fascinating, perceptive look at what it means to be a thirty-something woman right here, right now . . . Sharply observed, sometimes tender, sometimes tart, Ghosts will resonate with so many women * Red, The Best Books to Read this October *Dolly sums up life in your thirties with such wit, warmth and accuracy, you won't want it to end * Heat *Alderton balances heartrending emotion with keen-eyed satire, displaying a flair for metaphor and comic set pieces * Mail on Sunday *Funny and insightful, it's a brilliant look at the way we can be haunted by doubts, memories and home * Psychologies *Alderton has a talent for believability, realism and the knack to reach into the pages and pull out the characters onto the sofa next to you. Topical, relevant with a touch of tender humour * Weekly *As warm-hearted, wise and observant as her bestseller Everything I Know About Love. In this heartfelt, funny and insightful tale, Alderton cleverly explores the way memories, doubts and home can haunt us * Sunday Express *Alderton explores the ideas of relationships, friendships, love, memory and the way in which we live in a beautifully written and poignantly powerful novel * GQ *Stuffed full of insights and adroit observations . . . a masterpiece of modern manners. Alderton's life-enriching social anthropology will be the antidote for flagging spirits in the next lockdown' Spectator * Spectator *Achingly relatable. A darkly funny-melancholic novel about the rich variety of relationships in our lives - and the importance of showing up for them * i *This modern love story has lashings of arch humour and gentle wisdom, and slides down as pleasingly as a slice of cake and a nice cuppa * Spectator *Explores the ideas of relationships, friendships, love, memory and the way in which we live in a beautifully written and poignantly powerful novel * GQ *If you need a good rom-com escape, Dolly Alderton more than delivers in Ghosts. . . it's darker than Everything I Know About Love - but just as fantastically relatable * Vogue 12 of the Best Autumn Reads to Curl Up With Now *
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Heyne Taschenbuch Ghost
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dtv Verlagsgesellschaft Ghost
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Tate Publishing The Ghost
Book Synopsis"Five thousand years have now elapsed since the creation of the world, and still it is undecided whether or not there has even been an instance of the spirit of any person appearing after death. All argument is against it; but all belief is for it." --Samuel Johnson Ghosts are woven into the very fabric of life. In Britain, every town, village, and great house has a spectral resident, and their enduring popularity in literature, art, folklore, and film attests to their continuing power to fascinate, terrify, and inspire. Our conceptions of ghosts--the fears they provoke, the forms they take--are connected to the conventions and beliefs of each particular era, from the marauding undead of the Middle Ages to the psychologically charged presences of our own age. The ghost is no less than the mirror of the times. Organized chronologically, this new cultural history features a dazzling range of artists and writers, including William Hogarth, William Blake, Henry Fuseli, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, John Everett Millais, Susan Hiller and Jeremy Deller; John Donne, William Shakespeare, Samuel Pepys, Daniel Defoe, Percy and Mary Shelley, Emily Bronte, Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Henry James, Thomas Hardy, Muriel Spark, Hilary Mantel, and Sarah Waters.Trade Review`A lively guide to the most persistent of spooky figures' The Economist. ; `Illuminating and entertaining, with lavish illustrations and eloquent narration' The Telegraph. ; `The Ghost: A Cultural History is a work of profound scholarship and imaginative engagement, beautifully written and elegantly constructed. It's the finest study of its kind I've read.' - The Literary Review, review by John Harwood.
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Vintage Publishing Ghosts
Book SynopsisA high-pitched laugh echoes in an empty church. Servants discover their master dead in his bed, the only sign of disturbance an open window. The coffin of a woman hanged as a witch is found to be empty. A bed that hasn’t been slept in is crumpled and distressed come the morning. A skeletal figure creeps closer and closer to the house where an unsuspecting family lie sleeping. In these chilling tales of the supernatural, M. R. James proves he truly is the master of the ghost story. Selected from the book Ghost Stories by M.R. JamesVINTAGE MINIS: GREAT MINDS. BIG IDEAS. LITTLE BOOKS.A series of short books by the world’s greatest writers on the experiences that make us humanAlso in the Vintage Minis series:Drinking by John CheeverSummer by Laurie LeeFriendship by Rose TremainLove by Jeanette Winterson
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Ghosts
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Cornerstone The Ghost
Book SynopsisRobert Harris is the author of fifteen bestselling novels: the Cicero Trilogy - Imperium, Lustrum and Dictator - Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii, The Ghost, The Fear Index, An Officer and a Spy, which won four prizes including the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, Conclave, Munich, The Second Sleep, V2 and Act of Oblivion. His work has been translated into forty languages and nine of his books have been adapted for cinema and television. He lives in West Berkshire with his wife, Gill Hornby.Trade ReviewA master of the intelligent thriller... The Ghost is Harris back on sparkling form * The Times *Truly thrilling * Sunday Times *Robert Harris's latest thriller is more than a fun read: it is a super-duper, double fun bag-sized read thanks to his masterful plotting * Daily Telegraph *A cracking good yarn... His writing is taut with wit and cleverness * Financial Times *The Ghost is arguably the finest novel yet to have emerged from the so-called Age of Terror... This is an important book about the major issues of our time * Mail on Sunday *
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Atheneum Books Ghost Volume 1 Track
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Vintage Publishing The Ghost
Book SynopsisJulie Welch is the critically lauded author of Those Glory, Glory Days, 26.2: Running the London Marathon and Out On Your Feet: The World of Hundred-mile Walking.Rob White is a professional photographer. The Ghost of White Hart Lane is his first book.Trade ReviewDeeply personal - a touching, heartfelt story -- Gary ImlachA special book about a special man * Independent on Sunday *One of the most affecting sports books of the year -- Matt Dickinson * The Times *A gorgeous and moving story -- Tom English * Scotland on Sunday *Colourful and, at times, moving * Four Four Two *
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New Directions Publishing Corporation Ghosts
Book SynopsisThe most unsettling and stunning of Aira's short novels published by New Directions.Trade Review"Wonderful... Ghosts is an incitement to the sensuality of thought, of wonder, of questioning, of anticipation." -- Thomas McGonigle - Los Angeles Times"A languorous, surreal atmosphere of baking heat and quietly menacing shadows... puts one in mind of a painting by de Chirico." -- The New Yorker"Once you’ve started reading Aira, you don’t want to stop." -- Roberto Bolaño"Utterly astonishing." -- San Francisco Chronicle"Aira's literary significance, like that of many other science fiction writers, comes from how he pushes us to question the porous line between fact and fantasy, to see it not only as malleable in history, but also blurred in the everyday. The engrossing power of his work, though, comes from how he carries out these feats: with the inexhaustible energy and pleasure of a child chasing after imaginary enemies in the park." -- Los Angeles Review of Books"Ghosts has some serious bite, for such a little book. Within it Aira likens literature to a building that has never been built, to an architect's dream. And though he never comes out and says it, I get the sense that for him the reader is always a ghost, haunting the unbuilt and the imagined, flying through time to attend to the party on the page." -- Emily Keeler - The Rumpus
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Independently Published Ghost
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Independently Published Ghost
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Independently Published Ghost
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Dark Horse Comics,U.S. The Ghost Compendium Volume 2
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd Ghosts
Book SynopsisThis spectacular hardback guide brings together the most compelling accounts of ghost sightings, visitations, and other paranormal phenomena, brought to life with striking full-colour photographs and illustrations.Delve into the mysteries of the supernatural with this gripping account of unexplained phenomena, covering out-of-body and near-death experiences, crisis apparitions, phantom forerunners, bi-location and thought forms, as well as supernatural sightings, including poltergeists, spirit photography, possessions and of course haunted houses, hotels and even entire ghost towns.Re-examining a fascinating assortment of recorded sightings from as far back as Roman times, Paul Roland considers ghosts as actual entities with which we share a greater reality.Filled with photographs, illustrations, and special features, this book is the perfect introduction to the mysteries of the spirit world.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturu
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Henry Holt & Company Inc Ghost Book
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Spirited Away, Coco, and Ghosts comes a spooky fantasy graphic novel about the friendship between a girl who can see ghosts and a boy who is stuck between the worlds of the living and the dead. An Indie Bestseller! An Amazon, School Library Journal, and Chicago Public Library best book of the year!Twelve years ago, the boy and the girl lived. But one was supposed to die.July Chen sees ghosts. But her dad insists ghosts aren't real. So she pretends they don't exist. Which is incredibly difficult now as it''s Hungry Ghost month, when the Gates of the Underworld open and dangerous ghosts run amok in the living world. When July saves a boy ghost from being devoured by a Hungry Ghost, he becomes her first ever friend. Except William is not a ghost. He's a wandering soul wavering between life and death. As the new friends embark on an adventure to return William to his body, they un
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Headline Publishing Group Ghosts
Book Synopsis''Of a piece with Stephen King''s The Stand'' INDEPENDENT''Sharp... and gripping'' SCIFINOW''Compelling, suspenseful and altogether extraordinary'' LEE CHILDThe heart-stopping conclusion to the highly acclaimed Voices series, where there is no place left to hide and nowhere else to run.Seven years ago, the voices came. Some people could hear and others despised them for it. As death and destruction spread, a ghostly figure was waiting in the shadows. Now the Flitting Man is ready to show his face - and no one is safe. Pilgrim was made for this broken world. He''s chosen his path and will stop at nothing to see it through.Lacey grew up in this changing world. She''s lost almost everything to the Flitting Man, but her fight isn''t over yet. Albus sees this world as others cannot. And the friends that he''s kept safe are facing terrible danger. Addison belongs to a very different worl
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Portage & Main Press Ghosts
Book SynopsisMysterious murders, shadowy figures, and high school. Life can be hard; death can be harder.Cole Harper is dead. Reynold McCabe is alive and free. Mihko Laboratories has reopened the research facility and works to manufacture and weaponize the illness that previously plagued Wounded Sky. People are missing, and the community has been quarantined. What deal did Eva strike with Choch? Who will defeat Reynold and Mihko? Time is running out.Trade ReviewRobertson’s final instalment in this excellent trilogy does not disappoint. He manages to take on important and timely themes while always keeping the reader engaged, engrossed and entertained. Fans will root for this believable cast of characters as they finally get to the truth of the mysterious goings-on at Wounded Sky. I can’t wait to see more from this fine author! -- Susin Nielson, Governor General's Award-winning authora superb conclusion to a masterful trilogy. -- Jeffery Canton * The Globe and Mail *Robertson…gives readers a fast-paced and imaginative thriller/adventure which will keep them on the edge of their seats.Highly Recommended -- Ann Ketcheson * CM Association *Once again, award-winning author David A. Robertson, a member of Norway House Cree Nation, achieves a fantastic balance between the development of the characters and the pacing of the story to create a highly engaging read. -- Sara Florence Davidson * BCTF Magazine *Robertson’s trademark wit, grasp of superhero conventions, and skill in telling own-voices stories set in First Nations communities are all on display in the Reckoner books, which leave YA readers shaken and exhilarated. * Quill & Quire *Selected for The best Canadian YA and middle-grade books of 2019 * CBC Books *
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Simon & Schuster Aggie and the Ghost
Book SynopsisAggie was very excited to live on her own - until she found out her house was haunted.
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North Star Editions Unexplained: Ghosts
Book SynopsisThis book introduces readers to chilling ghost stories, revealing what the legends claim, some possible explanations, and what people still don't know for sure. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
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Turner Publishing Company Poor Ghost
Book SynopsisThe Next Great Rock and Roll NovelOn a September afternoon in Santa Barbara, a private jet carrying the members of Poor Ghost—one of America’s most storied rock bands—plunges into the backyard of Caleb Crane, a retired insurance salesman. Still mourning his wife’s death from Covid, Caleb finds himself navigating trauma, grief, and loss, all while his quiet neighborhood is invaded by pushy reporters and rabid Poor Ghost fans.For fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Daisy Jones & the Six and its fictional documentary structure, Poor Ghost moves back and forth between the impact of the plane crash on Caleb’s life and an oral history of Poor Ghost—from its beginnings as a working-class punk band to rock icons. As the twisting and turning strands of the plot converge, readers are shown what happens when different worlds (literally) collide with one another, and how we view, negotiate, argue with, and aid those who are unl
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The New York Review of Books, Inc Ghosts
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Ghosts Brought to Life
Book SynopsisCalling all Ghosts fans! This is the ultimate celebratory gift book for all of you in desperate need of another Ghosts fix, complete with in-depth interviews with the actors, the directors and the crew, a behind-the-curtain peek at what happened on the film set, scenes that were left on the cutting-room floor, bloopers, episode guides and character profiles, and much, much more.Collated and written by the show''s beloved creators-actors-writers - Mat Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond - this is a hilarious and amazing profusion of stories, memories and secrets that will help fill that Ghosts-shaped hole. From understanding how the ghosts walked through walls to discovering how long it took to do Robin''s make-up, and from learning who stole what from the set to reliving favourite moments, Ghosts: Brought to Life is a treasure-trove of fascinating insight into the makings of this comed
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Vintage Publishing Ghost Stories: Selected and Introduced by Mark
Book SynopsisSherlock star Mark Gatiss selects and introduces chilling tales by the unsung master of the classic ghost story - E.F. Benson. There's nothing sinister about a London bus. Nothing supernatural could occur on a busy Tube platform. There's nothing terrifying about a little caterpillar. And a telephone, what could be scary about that? Don't be frightened of the dark corners of your room. Don't be alarmed by a sudden, inexplicable chill. There's no need for a ticking clock, a limping footstep, or a knock at the door to start you trembling. There's nothing to be scared of. Nothing at all.Trade ReviewThis collection, selected by that connoisseur of the eldritch, Mark Gatiss, contains enough nastiness to give you just the right kind of frisson for the time of year. -- Nicholas Lezard * Guardian Review *Ghost Stories collects nine of his most gruesome stories… Impressively shocking. -- Tim Martin * Daily Telegraph *Spooks galore in E.F. Benson’s nightmare-inducing stories. -- Val Hennessy * Daily Mail *[A] master ghost story teller. * Choice *
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Otago University Press Ghosts
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Independently Published Ghost
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Dark Hearts Press, LLC Ghost
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Hodder & Stoughton Poor Ghost
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Turner Publishing Company Poor Ghost
Book SynopsisThe Next Great Rock and Roll Novel On a September afternoon in Santa Barbara, a private jet carrying the members of Poor Ghost—one of America’s most storied rock bands—plunges into the backyard of Caleb Crane, a retired insurance salesman. Still mourning his wife’s death from Covid, Caleb finds himself navigating trauma, grief, and loss, all while his quiet neighborhood is invaded by pushy reporters and rabid Poor Ghost fans.For fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Daisy Jones & the Six and its fictional documentary structure, Poor Ghost moves back and forth between the impact of the plane crash on Caleb’s life and an oral history of Poor Ghost—from its beginnings as a working-class punk band to rock icons. As the twisting and turning strands of the plot converge, readers are shown what happens when different worlds (literally) collide with one another, and how we view, negotiate, argue with, and aid those
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Image Comics Gracies Ghost
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Inhabit Education Books Inc. Ancient Ghosts: A Collection of Strange and Scary
Book SynopsisGrab your flashlight and dive into this chilling anthology of Northern ghost stories!From zombies and cursed mirrors to sea monsters and ghost dogs, these stories by Sámi author Edel Marit Gaino are sure to get your skin crawling. Crack open this spooky collection and read about strange and scary happenings from old times up to the present day. With stories that combine the paranormal with important life lessons, this collection is sure to leave you covered in goosebumps!
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Bloomsbury USA Ghosted
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Panini Publishing Ltd Ghost Rider: Fear Itself: Ghost Rider 1-6
Book SynopsisIt's the end of an era for Ghost Rider!
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Austin Macauley Publishers My Ghost
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Ghosts Student Editions
Book SynopsisGhosts is Ibsen''s formidably realistic play about the effects of previous generations on the young, a stinging satire on contemporary Norwegian society and morality, and a haunting tragedy that, more than a century since it premiered, still retains its power to shock. In Ibsen''s study of the lingering poison in a marriage based on a lie, Osvald Alving returns from Paris to his mother''s home, carrying with him a dreadful secret. His mother''s delight at having him home soon turns to horror and grief. The corruption that she had hoped to spare him from when sending him away from the influence of his depraved father has in fact infected his whole body in the form of syphillis. In Mrs Alving and her son''s distrust of conventional religion and mores and Oswald''s anguish with life, Ibsen created a thoroughly modern and provocative work that created widespread outrage and shock when first produced in 1881. ''Meyer''s translations of Ibsen are a major Trade Review'Ghosts is a forboding litany of sins past which unravel to lay bare a series of creeping consequences that damn everyone involved, unwittingly or not.' Neil Cooper, Herald, 18.5.09 'Ibsen has the extraordinary capacity for building up tension like the force of water gathering behind a fracturing dyke. When the walls finally break, the ensuing flood is irresistible.' Mark Brown, Sunday Herald, 24.5.09 'Ibsen's most notable foray into the nature/nurture debate' Steve Cramer, Financial Times, 26.5.09 'When Ibsen's 1881 drama was first staged, the play didn't just tread on one taboo, it bravely waded through a messy bog of them.' Maxie Szalwinska, Sunday Times, 2.8.09
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Austin Macauley Publishers My Ghost
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Scholastic Inc. Ghost Ship Unsolved
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Kensington Publishing Mrs. Morris and the Ghost
Book SynopsisCharlene Morris knew Salem, Massachusetts had a spooky reputation. But when she decided to open her B&B there, she expected guests—not ghosts… A grieving young widow, Charlene needed a new start—so she bought a historic mansion, sight unseen, and drove from Chicago to New England to start turning it into a bed-and-breakfast. On her first night in the house, she awakens to find a handsome man with startling blue eyes in her bedroom. Terror turns to utter disbelief when he politely introduces himself as Jack Strathmore—and explains that he used to live here—when he was alive. He firmly believes that someone pushed him down the stairs three years ago, and he won’t be able to leave until someone figures out who. If Charlene wants to get her business up and running in time for the Halloween tourist rush, and get this haunting houseguest out of the way, she’ll have to investigate. Though truth be told, this ghost is starting to
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Routledge Introduction to the American Ghost
Book SynopsisThis book traces the historical development of the American ghost story from its Indigenous, Puritan, and Enlightenment origins to its heyday in the nineteenth century and continued vibrancy in modern literary and visual culture. It explores the main tropes, thematic preoccupations, principal settings, and stylistic innovations of literary ghost stories in the United States, and the ghost story's rich afterlife in cinema, television, and digital culture. Throughout, the role played by ghost stories in nation-building, and the questions these tales raise about race, class, sexuality, religion, and science, will be examined. The book examines major practitioners in the field, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving, Shirley Jackson, Henry James, Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Joyce Carol Oates, and Edith Wharton, alongside prominent ghost narratives in cinematic, televisual, and online form, including podcasts, gaming, and ghost-hunting apps. This study also gives a new prominenc
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hansebooks Ghosts
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Oxford University Press The Oxford Book of English Ghost Stories
Book SynopsisPresents the full range of classic English ghost fiction, including some of the very best and most frightening ghost stories ever written.Trade ReviewAn excellent anthology, full of uncanny pleasures and unsettling tales. Guaranteed to make your flesh crawl. * Waterstones Books Quarterly *
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