In this gripping audiobook, Colin Dickey channels his insatiable curiosity into an exhilarating exploration of America's most haunted places. Narrated by the captivating Jon Lindstrom, this intellectual feast for lovers of offbeat history takes listeners on a spine-chilling road trip across the country.
Dickey's obsession with ghostly phenomena began during a house hunt in Los Angeles, where he stumbled upon a trail of abandoned homes and foreclosed properties. Intrigued by these eerie encounters, he embarks on an epic journey spanning the continental United States, delving deep into the hidden history that lurks within our most notorious haunted locations. From crumbling houses and desolate hotels to empty hospitals and forsaken prisons, Dickey unearths the stories that captivate our collective imaginations.
Why do these spirits continue to haunt these places long after their demise? Dickey provocatively explores this question by examining our innate fascination with ghosts and the ways in which we grapple with their existence. As he immerses himself in the haunted landscape, he confronts the uncomfortable truths buried within America's haunted history. Some sites, dubbed "the most haunted mansion in America" or "the most haunted prison," have become infamous, while others, such as the haunted Indian burial grounds in West Virginia, force us to confront the dark memories our nation seeks to forget.
With his characteristic wit and limitless curiosity, Dickey breathes life into the dead by shedding light on the enduring power of ghost stories. But he does not stop at mere retellings of spectral encounters. Instead, he expertly dissects the evolution of these stories, scrutinizing the alterations made to the facts and uncovering the motives behind these changes. In doing so, Dickey reveals a version of American history that has been overlooked and left untoldāa history of unresolved crimes and unfinished business.
Prepare to be enthralled as Lindstrom's mesmerizing narration takes you on a spellbinding journey through Ghostland. This terrifyingly insightful exploration sheds light on the shadows of our past, exposing the secrets we fear to confront in the light of day. So, dim the lights, settle in, and let the secrets of America's haunted history creep into your consciousness.
