America has lots of places that are full of lingering spirits and well-documented, supernatural events. Read on to find out why the places discussed in this book are without a doubt THE MOST HAUNTED PLACES IN AMERICA! Each chapter includes the captivating history and chronicles the spine-chilling paranormal happenings of each place. The book contains numerous photographs, lots of fun facts, and visitor information, which includes exact locations, accessibility, and helpful hints and tips. Discover the ghosts who haunt these places: *Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum...where experimental lobotomies were performed. *Moon River Brewing Company...learn why no one is allowed to go to the top floor where the ghost resides. *Shanghai Tunnels...where men and women were kidnapped and forced into servitude. *Pirates' House...where pirate ghosts still demand rum. *Ohio State Reformatory...even though it has been closed for a long time, some prisoners remain incarcerated here ....and much more!" “One of the things I really like about Terrance’s book is that it is such an easy read. The tidbits of history keep you turning the pages, and you also learn about the paranormal investigators, who have used a variety of paranormal investigation tools . . . A Ghost Hunter’s Guide to the Most Haunted Places in America is one of those books that keeps your imagination wondering what really happened.”  —Josh Schubert, USA Travel Magazine “ A Ghost Hunter’s Guide to the Most Haunted Places in America explores the story behind these ghost story settings all throughout the country, from theatres, old factories, asylums, homes prisons, and much more . . . a must for lovers of the paranormal in America. Highly recommended."  —James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review “From a lunatic asylum to a brewery, ghostly presences inhabit all these places. Complete directions and site information is provided. Even if you don’t get a chance to visit each of these locations, the stories and the black-and-white photos are fascinating."  —Marcella Gauthier, Escapees Magazine “You don’t have to believe in ghosts to realize that certain places in our national history are haunted with legends and spirits of long ago. Terrance Zepke . . . investigates saloons and cemeteries, former sanitariums, and penitentiaries across America where rumors of strange phenomenon seem to have some bearing . . . Terrance is one of the most schooled experts on paranormal in the United States.” –Rick Steves, Travel with Rick Steves Have you ever had a ghostly encounter? Yes! I've never seen a ghost but I've had lots of inexplicable incidents occur, such as unidentifiable odors, phantom footsteps, cold spots, and being touched by an unseen presence. What is your favorite place discussed in this book? The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (West Virginia). We participated in a lockdown investigation, which means you spend the entire night inside this old abandoned insane asylum. Believe me, it was the longest night of my life! This is without a doubt the creepiest place I've ever investigated. What's your best advice for someone wanting to investigate a haunted place?                                                                                                                                          Do your research. Make sure you are not trespassing. Make sure it is safe to explore as these places may have rotting steps and floorboards and such. Also, be sure you know what you're doing. Do you know how to conduct a proper investigation? Do some research to learn the history beforehand. Make sure you know the best time to go and have the right equipment to conduct a proper investigation. Terrance Zepke is an award-winning and best-selling author of more thanfifty books. She has B.A. and M.A. degrees in Journalism and has studied parapsychology at the renowned Rhine Research Institute. She is indemand as a speaker and has made numerous media appearances and beenfeatured in The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly , Rick Steves Show, NPR, The Learning Channel, Associated Press, Good Morning Show, and The Travel Channel. She is the host of Terrance Talks Travel: Uber Adventures and writes the popular MOSTLY GHOSTLY and TERRANCE TALKS TRAVEL blogs. Formore about this author and her titles or to download free ghost reports, visit terrancezepke.com and terrancetalkstravel.com. Used Book in Good Condition