Haunted Houses of California: A Ghostly Guide to Haunted Houses & Wandering Spirits

I wasn't expecting a research manual, but it could have been a bit more detailed about the haunted locations. That gripe aside, it is a fun read for anyone including those with a passing interest in the paranormal.

Since I live in the bay area, I'm pretty close to most of the places talked about in the book. It's a pretty fun weekend activity; my friends and I make a mini road trip of it. I've been to the majority of the places listed, and I have to admit that there have been a few times where I've had the ba-jezus scared out of me. Plus, it's a good way to connect with the state history. Unfortuatly, this book is definatly a lot more interesting to someone who lives in California or is planning on visiting. Otherwise, I highly recommend it to anyone who loves anything supernatural.

While I do, to a degree agree with those who disliked this book, I find that for it's breadth of haunted locales in the Bay Area and California, it cannot be beat. It covers so many locations that it would be hard to cover with more depth. Also, the book focuses more on the HISTORY of the sites then the hauntings themselves. However, the story of Red, White and Blue beach made me have to visit!

I just purchased this book upon visiting the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, CA. The house was a bizarre maze designed by the mind of Sarah Winchester, who was told by a psychic that she must continually add on to her house 24 hours a day to appease the spirits that were killed by her husband's Winchester Rifles. Stairways lead to nowhere, fireplaces don't reach the ceiling, doors open into walls and closets lead to other rooms. This book tells the tale of other haunted houses within California and makes you wonder...what if?

This one is a winner!, when I recieved the book in the mail I just couldn't put it down. This book will interest amature to experienced ghost hunters and those in need of a delightfully chilling history lesson.Two thumbs and ten toe's up!