Ghost Hunting: How to Investigate the Paranormal

By Loyd Auerbach

Book Overview

Based on parapsychology research from the last 100 years, Ghost Hunting explains what ghosts are, contains true-life case histories, and covers every step of the investigative process, from the initial call and assessment, to on-site techniques and technology, to actually expelling the apparition. Other topics include separating the normal (fraudulent or mistaken cases) from the paranormal; using psychics in investigations; and addressing legal, ethical, and media issues. Photographs, illustrations, charts, tables, and worksheets are included in this commonsense approach to this field.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579510671
• ISBN13: 9781579510671
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Ronin Publishing (CA)
• Length: 189 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

One of the Better Books on This Subject

Having just joined an established paranormal research group, I wanted to read some books on the actual process of investigations, so I would have a better idea of what to do while out on the field. I've spent much of my life studying paranormal phenomena, but up until now, have not been able to get hands on, so to speak. This book is exactly what I was looking for, as it covers everything from how to use the equipment to conducting interviews with potential clients. It is very detailed and informative for anyone who takes this subject as seriously as I do, and while some of the reading is rather dry, or even slow paced; the fact is, you can immediately put this stuff into practice when going out on an investigation, hence my reasoning for the five star rating. Any amateur can take a camcorder and a voice recorder and claim to be a ghost hunter; but if you want to make this a serious endeavour by starting your own group, or joining an existing one, you owe it to yourself to read this book first. You'll learn quite a bit from 'professor paranormal'.

A wonderful addition to any ghost hunter's library

This is an absolutely fabulous book! It explains in clear and simple terms the basics of parapsychology, what kind of techniques and equipment are useful in ghostbusting, and what questions should be asked (both privately and of your colleagues and witnesses), all delightfully illustrated. What I like best is how well it lays out the do's and don'ts to keep the beginner on the right track and out of trouble. It's a must-have book for anyone with an interest in ghost hunting by one of the true leading experts in the field!