Explores the mystery of poltergeists, ghosts who create havoc in homes and possess people. Discusses poltergeist hunting, communications, and exorcism.
Analyzes ghosts who are noisy as "poltergeists," and describes their activities such as attacks on people, communication with human agents, setting fires, levitations, and strange noises. In addition, discusses exorcisms and expulsions.
Describes personal accounts of ghostly hauntings from otherworld sightings and encounters. Uses sidebars to include specific information on phenomena, statistics, and anecdotes.
Examines cases of haunted houses in locations as diverse as San Diego, Windsor Castle, and New Orleans. Discusses the work of real-world "ghostbusters.".
Introduces a variety of ghosts that allegedly haunt the state of New York, covering individuals who died between the pre-Revolutionary period and today, and featuring addresses for touring some of the locations where some believe these ghosts reside.
Presents information on the history, tools and techniques, and job duties of ghost hunters. Includes photographs, a glossary, and sources of further information.