That unexpected thud in the middle of the night, that lone blinking light, the sudden hiss in the eerie quiet, when goosebumps spike and a chill runs down your spine … is the fear unnecessary or should we be scared … very, very scared? Spirits, hauntings, ghosts, demons—some believe in them, some don’t. Some have even experienced them, some have safeguarded themselves with science. But whichever category you may fall into, one thing is certain—none of us fully understand the concept. Shishir Kumar, founder president and lead investigator of Team Pentacle, India’s most sought-after paranormal research organization, brings to you a handbook with the key to sense, recognize, grasp and accept the unknown. Using a blended approach of scientific methods and religious beliefs, this book explains the true nature of spirits and types of sightings. Departing from the tradition of myths and chants, this book intelligently humanizes the concept and arms the reader with the requisite knowledge to unravel sounds and shadows which seem to have no source. It utilizes New Age tools like Electronic Voice Phenomena and digital cameras for identifying and resolving spirit possessions and familiar sources like Ouija boards for communicating with them. The author provides a comprehensive, engaging and easy-to-follow guidebook for quenching those chills we are all too familiar with but so far have been unequipped to deal with. The book bridges the gap between the human and the ethereal which helps in driving out the fear, and brings into focus the need to act confidently and fearlessly. So, spooked or stoked, let’s unravel the mystery!

Get closer to the truth about anomalous phenomena! This extraordinary volume draws together a team of experts to provide the latest techniques for investigating cases, interviewing witnesses, researching background information, and recognizing a hoax. Real-life studies and actual photos are presented, along with helpful checklists, diagrams, and instructions for leading your own investigations. Read about documented ghost and poltergeist hauntings, and conduct your own vigil. Delve into earth mysteries, like ley lines--locate them on a map and prove them in the field. Try remote viewing or use telepathy to "see" a distant place or event, then arrange your own session. Plus: UFOs, out-of-body experiences, life after death, street-light interference, premonitions and other mysterious occurrences. 144 pages, 40 b/w illus., 7 1/8 x 9 11/16.

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.

Join ghost hunter Stephen Lancaster on his most thrilling paranormal encounters. When ten-year-old Stephen was attacked in his bed by an invisible apparition, he became obsessed with the answer to one question: are ghosts real? Now, as a professional researcher and paranormal investigator, Stephen brings you face to face with his most gripping, bizarre, and frightening experiences. Go behind the scenes on a fascinating adventure of paranormal phenomena, from the merely incredible to the downright terrifying. Learn about the uniquely designed equipment Stephen uses to capture spirit voices, otherworldly orbs, and extraordinary ghosts in each riveting encounter. From the notorious Brentwood Wine Bistro to Old Coney Cemetery to Poogan’s Porch Restaurant, you’ll devour every delicious detail of these historic, haunted investigations. If you don’t close this book believing . . . you never will.

This is a procedural manual for conducting paranormal investigations and is written for the novice who either wants to join an existing investigative team, or start one. This book neither confirms nor denies the existence of ghosts, spirits or other paranormal entities; it simply describes, in easy to understand terms, how to document, and in some cases, debunk reports of paranormal activity.

An ideal guide for anyone who is curious about paranormal investigation and the supernatural. The authors guide the reader through the required steps for successful paranormal investigation, identifying the sort of equipment you need and the types of phenomenon that the reader could expect to witness and record.