First published 1995
Michael Norman presents a collection of supernatural encounters reported across the United States. The book documents ghostly appearances in historic homes, unexplained phenomena in public buildings, and spectral sightings witnessed by ordinary people. Norman draws from both historical records and contemporary accounts to catalog America's paranormal activity. Each story connects specific locations with their reported supernatural residents. The collection builds on Norman's previous volumes Haunted America and Haunted Heartland, expanding his documentation of the country's ghost folklore. Readers encounter tales spanning different time periods, from colonial-era apparitions to modern-day encounters. The stories range across various settings, including private residences, historic landmarks, and community gathering places. Norman treats each account as part of America's cultural heritage, preserving local legends alongside documented experiences. The book offers believers and skeptics alike a survey of how ghost stories shape American regional identity and collective memory.
Genres: folklore, ghost-stories, paranormal, american-history
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cultural-heritage, true-stories
Setting: United States, America
Period: Colonial Era, Modern Day
651 pages · Hardcover · Tor Books