Recommended Reading
Here you will find an assortment of our favorite books! Some written by us, others read by us! As we continue our forays into the paranormal you will find our Recommended Reading will be continually updated.
|
Travel back in time to learn the root of demonology as we know it with Katie Boyd a Demonologist and Occult Sciences Expert. Learn how other cultures deal with their demons, what can happen when demons hold spirits hostage. Read about a boy who summoned a demon he thought was his best friend, and a woman so obsessed with a Ouija board her child had to hide them. Learn ancient prayers, and modern methods of dealing with the diabolical.
"This book is a FANTASTIC debunking tool for teams who may face this dilemma someday or as a guide if you are learning about the science and want to delve into the history of where it all started, how and when." ~ Shannon Sylvia (formerly of Ghost Hunters International) "It's hard to teach an old witch new tricks, but Katie Boyd is a master of her craft and taught me quite a bit. For example, her chapter on Negative Thoughtforms is a MUST for anyone working in the paranormal realm." ~ Marla Brooks Author/ Host of Stirring The Cauldron (CBS Psychic Radio/Para-x) |
|
"With over eighty photographs, some obvious fakes, some subtle and others just plain unbelievable Melvyn Willin takes you through Ghosts Caught on Film. With a Phd in Musicology and ties to the Society of Psychical Research Dr. Willin opens the doors to anomalous photos. Not just ghosts, but fogs, water reflections, fairies and more! With practical deductions he leaves the book open ended and allows the reader to find their own truth. All in all a really good read and a great coffee table book. "I absolutely loved it!" ~ Katie Boyd "A great book to skim through when you have a couple of minutes to spare. Doesn't take long to finish." ~ Beckah Boyd |
|
Originally developed as a training manual for the Virginia Society of Paranormal Education and Research (VASPER), this guide is now available to all beginners and would-be ghost-hunters hoping to capture evidence of the supernatural for themselves. The book takes a step-by-step approach and teaches readers the fundamentals of planning investigations, researching haunted locations, collecting data in the field, and analyzing that data following an investigation. Topics covered include: interviewing witnesses, surveying a site, safety tips, investigation etiquette, data analysis, and advising clients of your findings. A handy resource section features sample interview questions, a Site Access Agreement, an Investigation Activity Log, and a collection of recommended websites to keep readers informed of current events in the world of paranormal research.
"A great book for anyone considering forming their own paranormal group or a team who is just starting. Beth Brown's experience in investigative procedure really shows in this short read." ~ Beckah Boyd |
|
Journey back in time with author Troy Taylor as he delves into the history and mystery of the Spiritualist movement and the efforts of the first ghost hunters to investigate the earliest evidence of contact with the spirit world! Beginning with the Fox sisters, "Ghosts by Gaslight" explores the famous and little-known mediums and proponents of Spiritualism, the mysterious cases that baffled the scientists of the day and even the incidents of outright fraud that have given the period such a colorful reputation. The book's second half is devoted to the scientists, researchers and magicians who investigated the claims of the Spiritualists and how they debunked --- and accepted - the strange incidents that occurred. This is a chilling, mystifying and entertaining addition to the history of ghost research and a must-have book for curious history readers, ghost buffs, paranormal investigators and anyone else who wonders about the things that go bump in the night!
"A great book for anyone interested in the history of spirit photography, physical mediumship and Spiritualism. I highly recommend it to those with an interest in the paranormal. I know I will be reading it a couple of times. Truly enjoyable." ~ Katie Boyd |