Real Ghost Stories

Haunting Tales of the Paranormal from Across the World

Jamie King

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Summersdale Publishers
08 July 2025

Cultural studies; Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge; Sociology: customs & traditions; Ghosts & poltergeists; Gift books

Filled with terrifying tales of ghosts and ghouls, poltergeists and other unexplained encounters, this bone-chilling compendium of paranormal phenomena is sure to haunt you long after you have turned the final page

Did you hear about the ghost who solved her own murder? What about the terrifying case of the Battersea poltergeist? Do you know the story of the killer ghost of Kentucky?

Prepare for your blood to run cold and for your heart to beat a little faster, because the disturbing tales lurking within are not for the faint-hearted. Delve into this collection to discover infamous accounts of the eerie and the unexplained - as well as lesser-known strange, contemporary happenings from across the globe - and connect to the rich tradition of paranormal stories that have captivated humankind throughout the ages.

But beware: after sampling these sinister histories, you might be too scared to close your eyes - no matter how much your body craves sleep.

By: Jamie King
Imprint: Summersdale Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781837994854
ISBN 10: 1837994854
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 08 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jamie King has been fascinated by famous mysteries ever since discovering the Abbey Road album cover conspiracy theory as a child. He works as a freelance writer and editor, and lives in Wimbledon, England.