Read by Keith Szarabajka

Take a spirited tour through the supernatural history of America, from its haunted sites to its famous ghosts to its ghost-obsessed pop culture. Ghosts are everywhere-whether you believe in them or not. Every town has its local legends, and countless books, movies, and television shows are haunted by their presence. But our obsession with ghosts runs deeper than we know-and is embedded in the very fabric of American history. Writer and historian Marc Hartzman dons the mantle of tour guide, taking listeners on a fascinating journey through supernatural history, including: The Fox sisters and the rise of spiritualism, The supernatural obsessions of famous figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Famous haunted sites like the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia and the LaLaurie House in New Orleans, Famous ghosts like the Bell Witch of Tennessee and the Greenbrier Ghost of West Virginia, and Paranormal investigators like Ed and Lorraine Warren. Deeply researched and highly entertaining, Chasing Ghosts will satisfy believers and skeptics alike. "An extraordinary, documented, inherently fascinating, and entertaining study." "Fascinating…Chasing Ghosts explores famous haunted places, haunted films, and even the haunted machines designed to open windows into the world beyond the veil." "Injected with humor and pop culture references…this is a breezy and fun rollick through supernatural history." "Using humor, fun illustrations, and interesting anecdotes that will appeal to readers of all ages, Hartzman makes the serious point that ghost stories say as much about the world of the living as they do about the dead." "A fantastic book." "A perfect guide that takes you through much of the unknown and fascinating world of ghosts." "A lively primer on all things paranormal. This book covers the gamut from ancient times to modern tech and everything relevant in between." "Fun, readable, and most importantly informative…It provides an excellent understanding of our past fascination with spectral experiences."

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