Ghostly Encounters: True Stories of America's Haunted Inns and Hotels
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Packed with chilling stories, GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS is filled with practical information for anyone who dares to spend a night in a haunted house.
Frances Kermeen bought the Myrtles Plantation of St. Francisville, LA, with the dream of turning the historic site into a cozy inn. But she was shocked to discover that the property was haunted. Instead of losing customers, however, business exploded. Since then, Kermeen has traveled to over 150 haunted inns and hotels throughout the U.S. and collected some of the creepiest ghost stories ever told-and they're all true. Readers will enter the Oatman Hotel, where the distinct outline of a man, once murdered in the room, remains imprinted on the sheets-no matter how many times the maids change them. And in the garden of the Myrtles Plantation, two little girls, who were poisoned there in 1824, are often seen playing.
Frances Kermeen bought the Myrtles Plantation of St. Francisville, LA, with the dream of turning the historic site into a cozy inn. But she was shocked to discover that the property was haunted. Instead of losing customers, however, business exploded. Since then, Kermeen has traveled to over 150 haunted inns and hotels throughout the U.S. and collected some of the creepiest ghost stories ever told-and they're all true. Readers will enter the Oatman Hotel, where the distinct outline of a man, once murdered in the room, remains imprinted on the sheets-no matter how many times the maids change them. And in the garden of the Myrtles Plantation, two little girls, who were poisoned there in 1824, are often seen playing.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:044661145X
ISBN13:9780446611459
Release Date:October 2002
Publisher:Grand Central Publishing
Length:368 Pages
Weight:0.42 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 4.1" x 6.9"
Customer Reviews
6 ratings
The type of book that I really like to read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 7 months ago
I love the way each hotel or inn has its own chapter. Very informative to the reader
scary vacation ideas
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book, which tells the tales of hauntings that take place in hotels and inns is a fun read. If you are interested in ghost stories, these have the added advantage in that you can check out the places for yourself. The best part, I found, is that the author lists the best haunted rooms and times to visit these places, and includes address, websites, etc. to make it easy to locate the places in the book. I totally enjoyed it!
I can vouch for my account, which is in the book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
The story of the Brookdale Lodge in California I can vouch for: it's my story. I met with Frances Kermeen and recounted my experience with the ghost of the little girl, it was the strangest event of my life. -Jim Mangin
Good and spooky!! Frances is a great writer
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Great stories, written well and keep your interest. A definite keeper for your collection! The only bad thing is I wish it were longer.
Definitely True Spooky Stuff
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Yet another example of Ms. Kermeen's talent for scaring up a terrific true account for her readers. Written in a breezy, informative and oh so fun style, this is a keeper. In my estimation, Ms. Kermeen is one of the top writers in the field today. No one does it better! Oh Yes! She ranks right alongside Troy Taylor, Leslie Rule and their ilk.
A must read for Ghost Hunters
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Ghostly Encounters by Frances Kermeen is a must read for those interested in the possibility that death is only the begining and that just because you can not see them, does not mean they are not there. The Author takes the reader into her investigations as she explores Americas notorious Haunted Inns and Hotels for herself and the reader can be assured, of her ability to bring us into her investigations as if we were there ourselves but fortunately were not! She seeks out the truth and is not afraid to express her honesty,doubts, and most often fears with the readers in hopes of discovering the truth no matter what. Not since Hans Holzer has anyone made me doubt, that the cold chill i feel at night just might be someone reaching out from beyond the grave. I highly recommend this book and can not wait to read her next one.
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