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GHOST STORIES AND ODD TALES
Selections are listed by author's last name.
Bennett, John. The Doctor to the Dead: Grotesque Legends and Folk
Tales of Old Charleston.
Traditional Gullah tales collected in Charleston, South Carolina by renowned novelist and poet John Bennett near the turn of the century . This book will delight not only those interested in Southern and/or African-American history, but also those who just love a good ghost story!
Bierce, Ambrose. The Collected Short Stories of Ambose Bierce.
A biting satirist and master storyteller, Bierce (1842-1914?) wrote some of the creepiest horror stories of his time before disappearing into the wilds of Mexico. This anthology contains his most famous Civil War stories ("An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"), horror stories ("The Moonlit Road") and other tales. Perfect for both American literature classes and pleasure reading.
Craughwell, Thomas J. Alligators in the Sewer: And 222 Other Urban Legends.
Here are all those spooky tales friends tell you they made up, but you swear you've heard them before - The Stolen Kidney, Killer in the Backseat, The Ghostly Hitchhiker. Keep this book handy and call them on it!
Dahl, Roald. Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories.
The celebrated author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "James and the Giant Peach" extends his unique imagination into the world of ghost stories.
Hauck, Dennis William. Haunted Places: The National Directory.
Going on a road trip and want to make sure you don't miss any haunted houses on the way? This excellent, updated version of the "Haunted Places" guide will help you find strange and creepy locations across the U.S. And who knows, one might be right next door to you!
McNeil, W.K. Ghost Stories of the American South.
Excellent, well-written anthology of ghost stories from the South - and some of them are true! This book's been around awhile, and you'll probably pass it down to your loved ones.
Martin, Eric. The Campfire Collection: Spine-Tingling Tales to Tell in the Dark.
These are not ghost stories, but creepy tales of the outdoors, wild animals and camping trips gone wrong! And as anyone who's been camping would know, sometimes the dark trees can be as scary as any ghost. Nice travel-sized book as well.
Morris, Mark Allen. The Ghost Next Door.
This book is different from other ghost story books in that it contains testimonies from "everyday people" who have had surprising encounters with the spirit world. If you think it can't happen to you, you might change your mind after you read this!
Price, Charles Edwin. The Infamous Bell Witch of Tennessee.
Famed Appalachian folklorist Charles Edwin Price has written a comprehensive book on the Bell Witch story, including present-day sightings and hauntings. Price not only collects the facts, but also fills in the blanks with original dialogue so that the story reads like an exciting novel.
Roberts, Nancy. Ghosts of the Southern Mountains and Appalachia.
Dubbed the "First Lady of American Folklore," Roberts has interviewed scores of people throughout the South and added her own eerie touch to their ghost tales. This book is one of many she has written on Southern ghosts - be sure to check other Roberts books on Amazon.com.
Taylor, Troy. The Ghost Hunter's Guidebook.
Want to learn how to be a ghost hunter? Troy Taylor is a highly respected ghost researcher and hunter who many feel has written the definitive "how to" book.
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