The Mammoth Book of True Hauntings

I wish I could but this product (which I ordered, was sent back to your"full fillment" centre. It was returned because of an insufficient address. I am still yet to understand this, I have not relocated to another country and always lived at my present address. I guess you have to have a degree nowadays to post a parcel. I'll get this (hopefully) from Waterstones. Product worth having, non delivery from Amazon is not. You people used to be so good - what happened?? No stars, ignore the symbols this was my mistake.

A very good horror story

Despite the fact this has now been proven as the greatest hoax of all time, do not let that put you off from reading this book.<br /><br />This is a great horror story and although the films are good, they lack the sheer impact of Jay Ansons original work. This is one seriously creepy story and angle taken, that of reporting it from the families point of occurences that happened, view rather than the usual 'hero' angle fiction stories use, really makes it a damn good read.<br /><br />Basically this book is the blair witch project of novels. Its only drawback is that although the book is supposed to be reporting a time period of only 28 days, it feels like this story took place over a timespan of months owing to the occasional drop in pace.

A VERY GOOD READ

Having been interested and involved in psychic matters for over thirty years now I have read many books on the subject of Life after Death. This is the biggest question anyone can ever ask,is there anything after this life? I once had a reading by the amazing medium Albert Best in Australia and the things he said to me about my deceased father and brother who only I knew anything about convinced me beyond any shadow of doubt that we certainly DO survive physical death. I found that when mediums are genuinely gifted they are quite brilliant as per James Van Praagh, Gordon Smith,Colin Fry ect ect but there are many others who can be awful and should not be taken seriously. This book approaches the subject in a slightly different way ,is well written and quite absorbing reading.I found nothing in it that conflicted with my personal search for the TRUTH and one of the best books any interested enquirer could buy.nice one James.

A bit let down by this one

I liked the first volume but this 2nd edition had too many whacky pics for me. This series should stick to paranormal images in the currently understood meaning of the description, and not include substantial numbers of images of daft clouds that look like elephants, cherubs supposedly hiding in a bunch of flowers, or waterfalls/reflective glass windows that supposedly resemble madonna to mention just a few. <br />The inclusion of pics like these just lowers the impact of the serious images that simply take your breath away - like the amazing Hampton Court CCTV pic.<br />I've seen most of the good pics (not all) before on the web, but I guess they are nice to have in a book anyway.<br />My other problem is I wish this author would get off the fence and just be truthful about what he believed are genuine paranormal pics, which are likely to be environmemtal and which could be faked. <br />A lot of people will buy this book because they hope that some of the photos they already know might be explaimed by somebody who is supposedly an expert in the field of paranormal images. Instead they will be just as confused after reading this because the author invariably leaves the decision each time to the reader - talk about a cop-out!!<br />Mind you most of these"experts", especially certain sites on the web, are usually self-proclaimed prima-dona's on a powerkick who enjoy telling would be contributors that"his or her photo is or isn't paranormal", well guys sorry to say this but judging by your contributions to this volume perhaps your judgement and so called expertise could be very debatable?

A Good Book in need of an Editor!

I enjoyed the book, however a few things annoyed me, the first thing was the sensationalist language, there really is no need, there have been plenty of other case studies into Poltergeists that do not resort to Tabloid type writing. There is also quite a bit of"Fluff" do we really need to know what people were having for breakfast and which Cafe they were eating in? Without the fluff the book good have been a third shorter and still be enjoyable.<br /><br />I also got the feeling that they never really got to the bottom of the case, or maybe they did and were saving it for a sequel, I actually beleive that most of the things happened however the book really does not do it's self any favours as the sceptics will have (and have) a field day. Perhaps if the authors did not come across as trying to make a bit of money from he case which quickly becomes apparent when you read the associated website.<br /><br />Still a good book, but there are better studies out there

Excellent Book

I have to admit I purchased this book not expecting much as I have been a bit disappointed with previous books on hauntings that I have picked up. I found this book to be exactly what I was after; A solid coverage of hauntings on the London Underground without going overboard with unnecessary details.<br /><br />It has details on numerous sightings and encounters throughout the network and also provides an ample amount of background information relating to the specific locations. A bonus with this book is that there are numerous photos throughout the text which are great for people like myself who are not familiar with London. <br /><br />As most of the stories only cover 1-2 pages I found this book great when I had a few minutes to fill in. I definitely recommend this for anyone interested in the spooky side of the Tube.

Ok

This book was quite good but I wouldn't say it was as good as the previous Ghosts caught on film. A lot of these where taken from a website I already look at so weren't new to me which was a bit dissapointing.

Couldnt put it down.

If you are sceptical, a believer or just curious, this is an excellent book. Very intelligently written, easy to digest and provides much food for thought.<br />Buy it. I read it cover to cover in one day.

Reference Only

I have a large collection of paranormal books and this book helps fill in some gaps for a reference purpose use.<br />Its in paperback and would have liked hard back, still a very good addition to my book shelf.

Fun to view

A general photo book about what people to believe to be apparitions, as well as explaining how some images can be faked or even accidentally done by the photographer such as exhaling on a cigarette just prior to taking the shot. It's a great stocking filler for the holiday period and will interest those with a fascination in the paranormal, perhaps even a great Halloween gift such as us featuring it here. It will leave you questioning some pictures but its definitely a spooky experience for the reader and one that might help you capture that special image of your own.

The most exciting, original and informative of all the Zombie titles

I have bought several Zombie books, they are cool entertainment. This book stands head and shoulders above the rest. Unlike the others I have read, the authors clearly knew exactly what they were writing about. They are clearly fighting, weapons and survival experts.

another great book by jones

this is another great book by richard jones.the book is very informative,laying out each walk very well with maps of the route to take and stories of the hauntings.it was very interesting to read.<br /><br />I would recommend this for londoners or people planning a visit to london so you can get best use of it,as sitting in your living room reading 'turn left at the traffic lights and past the post office' etc will be abit odd but it was a great book and i really enjoyed reading it but to make the most of it take it with you next time you visit. great book.

Ok but not gripping

Having read lots of this type of book as I find the subject endlessly fascinating I found this book less than a riveting read and had to force myself to continue to the end. This could have been because the writer, not a medium or psychic herself, was merely quoting other people's experiences and had little to add herself. Also perhaps because the experiences quoted were provided by fellow Australians which I found less easy to identify with as I'm based in the UK.

Building character that set you free...

Kris Vallotton, author of The Supernatural Ways of Royalty enters into the ring with a heavy weight, that will encourage, establish and confirm your identity as a royal friend to the King of kings in spectacular fashion. In Kris's first book he shares much testimony from his youth to modern day, enabling you to grasp the theory derived from experience and revelations God has given him. He exposes that many Christians have become intrenched in a `pauper' mentality and how God is calling us out into the Palace, to receive our `royal inheritance, through Christ's ultimate act of redemption'.<br /><br /> From the outset Kris makes clear that irrespective of denomination, culture, socio-economic group if you call yourself a Christian then you have a royal calling. Moving on, The author lays out ground work, which will produce structure, for formation of information causing transformation, as your thought processes become opened up, to the revelation Kris reveals. Finally he introduces us to ` The Authority and Responsibility of Royalty', an insightful and challenging look at our future as sons and daughters of God, set free from the plight of pauper-hood!<br /><br /> Bill Johnson contributes two solid chapters complementing Kris's style with a mix of personal experience and sound biblical presidents. <br /><br /> This book will challenge any believer to look at themselves in a new light, the light of Royalty being a princes or princesses of the King. Working primarily on character Kris gives relevant testimonies throughout to where we've (all to some extent) been trapped by lies. He offers some heavy hitting truth to what you previously assumed as `Christian Life' suddenly becoming described on the pages. Challenging you to understand and undertake the royal call you have been chosen for, the transformation of nations! <br /><br />In-hindsight, this book has definitely had a radical impact on the way I behave. Now instead of stumbling on this personal walk with Jesus, for reasons unknown. I recognize in my own life the things written in this book, producing a unique quality. Many books have been written on character, although few incorporate the supernatural as natural and come out in a positive challenging way like The Supernatural Ways of Royalty. An excellent read all.

No nonsense guide

I bought this as a new Reiki Master to help me structure a class. It is great, apart from a couple of long winded sections on energy. There are great diagrams, clear symbols and even handouts that you are allowed to copy! I recommend it for those new masters who have their manuals but still wonder how on earth to get going.

The Hidden records author cracks the lost symbol in the Solomon key parchment

The book is full colour which was a big surprise and presents a fairly conclusive star map theory for most ancient civilisations not ever recognised before. The author since then started a few websites covering many new updates to his theory including a Freemason document that the Bradford University in the UK released and the shocking Solomon Key parchment puzzle, a Hebrew ancient secret. The best source on the Solomon key artefact is without a doubt this author's website. It was Herschel who deciphered the talisman copy in the British library according to at least four different press sources. <br /><br />Dan Brown seems to have chosen this artefact as well for his book called The Lost Symbol since it is the only controversial Christ linked historical puzzle recognised as 'unsolved' in academic circles.<br /><br />A book well worth its weight in gold. You will be lucky to get a copy before it is removed. Elite society appear to be succeeding in having it removed.

Lenore Sweet, PhD

I devoured this book with glee and highly recommend it! I became obsessed with those big balls in the sky in 2001 and couldn't let loose of them until I wrote a book on the topic. It was a lonely row to hoe back then, so now when intelligent, serious researchers such as Drs. Ledwith and Heinemann catch the same bug and claim things like"we're surrounded by a crowd of witnesses," I take one more step towards trusting my own instincts."Real" orbs cannot be ignored any longer.

Brilliant !!

I've recently rekindled my love for ghost stories and this is probably the first one I've read for 15 years. I couldn't put it down. I just loved the style it was written in. The individual accounts woven in with stories from the guides, residents etc. I'm nearly at the end of the book but just felt the need to review it right now. Just need to find my next book, hope its as good as this one. Has inspired me to sign up for a tour!!

The found spirits (& others) alright!

I'm a fan of syfy's ghost hunters and I've read both of J&G's books by now. I personally prefer the first book, mainly because I prefer to read about cases not presented in the tv series. This second book contains chapters relevant to those who aspire to investigate / start their own investigational team, which was not personally interesting to me. On the whole though, it's a very well written book, I breezed through it in 2-3 evenings. The icing on the cake, I have to say, is Grant's revelation. And I must give credit to the guys for demystifying a topic that has been so mysterious and petrifying to many, especially after watching one too many Hollywood's spin on this subject. 9 out of 10 for the first book. 8 out of 10 for the second.