A beginner's guide to the paranormal, through the eyes of a professional paranormal investigator. If you’ve ever wanted to head out on your very own ghost hunt, but don’t quite know how to get started, this guide will get you on your way. Learn the basic information for a successful ghost investigation, plus a handy reference of vocabulary and investigative forms to use to keep you organized.

"A proven investigator in her own right, Melissa offers the novice those needed insights and suggestions only hands-on experience can give you." --Andrew Laird, Founder, The Rhode Island Paranormal Research Group Ghost-hunting expert Melissa Martin Ellis has seen, felt, and sensed it all. And now, thanks to this guide, you too can part the veil between us and the mysterious world on the other side. Whether you want to track down and record spirits or you're just intrigued as to whether or not these phantasms really do exist, Ellis will guide your exploration of paranormal activity. It's easier than ever to detect and even communicate with ghosts...if you're prepared for what you may find.

Why do some spirits move on while others stay earthbound? What are your options when you suspect your house is haunted? Within this books pages Liz Laplante answers these questions and more. An experienced psychic-medium and spiritual healer, Laplante takes the reader on a journey through the what, why, and how of the paranormal world. Through captivating storytelling, Laplante shares examples of spine-tingling, disturbing, heartbreaking encounters with human spirits and non-human entities. Along the way she provides insightful guidance for coping with paranormal events. Learn about: Spirit attachment The difference between Channeling and Possession Common ways spirits can communicate with the living The Stone Tape Theory Common causes or stirrings of a haunting Residual energy Common signs of an intelligent haunting Common paranormal terms and investigative tools Portals Why some spirits choose to stay How to help lost souls How the Law of Attraction plays into hauntings Healing through forgiveness Helping earthbound suicided souls Common signs of a malevolent spirit haunting Tools for protecting yourself against negative entities Different types of psychic abilities and what to do if you have them Different types of demons and how to tell them apart from other entities and the conventional How to fight back against a malevolent spirit haunting What happens with our beloved pets when they pass The part religion and rituals can play in crossing-over earthbound spirits What to do with haunted objects Common signs of a benevolent spirit visitation Get Liz's: "cord cutting" technique to release spirit attachments and past emotional pain 3 shielding techniques to guard against negative energy Smudging ritual Distance cleansing visualization Portal closing technique Stories about: Liz growing up as a psychic-medium Spirit channeling When not to give someone a message from a spirit Spirit communication via dreams Ouija board addiction Malevolent spirit and demon hauntings Casting out a demon with angelic assistance and how this experience made Liz an energy healer A haunted doll How a benevolent entity saved Liz's life And more!

From the Author: I have been investigating some of the nations most haunted locations for decades and found that when I started out I had so many questions and unsure of what steps to take to ensure safety, precautions and basic direction. From experiences and through other colleagues in the field I have learned and gained knowledge over the years that there are no "Step by Step" rules but rather some basic "how to" points you to help in your investigations. I have also included information about mediums and psychics which hold an important role in ghost hunting as well, as these individuals can connect with spirit more often than not without using any ghost hunting equipment.

__This book is intended to help you understand the basics of paranormal investigating. It's much more then just taking photos and electronic voice phenomena. A good team a good investigator always does their research first and understands the full dynamics of the site before conducting a paranormal investigation. __There are many dynamics to consider and most "ghost hunters" overlook them. So what are the things you should know or understand that may effect your investigation? Why do you need to know these things and what benefits does it give you? How do you conduct a professional investigation that yields the best evidence of real paranormal activity? Glad you decided to pick this book up and buy it. Within the pages of this book are all the information you are looking for and need to become successful as a paranormal investigator and mold your team into a professional group of experts in the field.

"Phantomology 101...Hunting The Haunted," from the history of ghosts & ghost hunting to the modern day science of ghost hunting, what every paranormal investigator needs to know!

In Miss Rae's eighth title in the paranormal genre, she explores all the questions she's been asked or had herself throughout her supernatural journey. Angel has been to over 200 haunted locations and has written about her experiences in her best-selling series, "Into the Darkness" as well as spoken at several paranormal conventions. Miss Rae has been researching and investigating the paranormal for 40 years and counting and has no intention of slowing down now!