Wales is said to be the most haunted country in the world, and its capital city is no exception. Cardiff has been at the heart of many of the country’s defining historical events, from bloody clashes with invading armies to ecstatic moments of sporting jubilation, and the ghosts connected to these occasions do not rest easy. Paranormal Cardiff takes the reader on a spine-chilling journey to dozens of supposedly haunted locations, which range from well-known tourist destinations to more secluded spots off the beaten track, each with its own eerie tale to tell. These include: the haunted theatre where stars of the past continue to tread the boards, a vengeful eagle that protects a fairy-tale castle from thieves, the fashionable manor house plagued by a daily supernatural visitor, the ‘cursed’ changing room in the national sports stadium, and the spooky streets of Llandaff, which inspired the twisted imagination of a young Roald Dahl.Paranormal Cardiff takes the reader into the world of ghosts and spirits in the city and the surrounding area, following their footsteps into the unknown. These tales of haunted places, supernatural happenings and weird phenomena will delight the ghost hunters, and fascinate and intrigue everybody who knows Cardiff. Paranormal Cardiff by Mark Rees takes readers on a journey across supernatural locations in the capital.', Wales Online, October 2023     Paranormal Cardiff' is a fascinating exploration for anyone interested in ghost hunting, supernatural happenings, or the history of Cardiff. It appeals not only to those who already have an interest in the paranormal but also to anyone who wants to know more about the hidden, mysterious side of this historic Welsh city.', Higgypop, November 2023   His words paint such a vivid picture of the spooky goings-on in the Welsh capital’s history, you almost feel you’re being watched by one of the other worldly characters contained within the pages.', Buzz Magazine, December 2023   Mark Rees is a journalist and author based in south Wales. For more than fifteen years he has published articles about the arts in some of Wales’ best-selling newspapers and magazines. His roles have included arts editor and what's on editor for the South Wales Evening Post, Carmarthen Journal, Llanelli Star and Swansea Life. He has written about and spoken widely on Halloween in the press and media, including appearing as a guest expert on the BBC documentary Halloween in Wales (2024). He is currently completing a PhD in Gothic visual culture, which includes a focus on Halloween traditions.