Alan Brown Bücher

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Billy hat unter dem Scheunendach eine Schleiereule entdeckt. Nachts lauscht er dem gellenden Kreischen des Flüsterfliegers. Doch als die Scheune zu einem Zimmer für Billy umgebaut wird, ist der scheue Vogel verschwunden.

"Connor Allen was trapped in the basement of Adler department store. He had been there working, sweeping and waxing the floors of the four-story building. He worked there every Saturday night, after the store had closed. It was a job that he had taken to earn money for college. His only company during that graveyard shift was an aged security guard. Neither were prepared for what happened that night. Four men broke into the store. They intended to rob it. They didn't intend to leave any witnesses ..."

"The Golden Triangle is an instutional hub, but restless spirits of Native Americans, Civil War soldiers and slaves also wanders this region. Tales of a mysterious watchman who patrols the railroad tracks between Artesia and Mayhew haunt curious locals. Ed Kuykendall Sr. is rumored to manage Columbus's Princess Theater from beyond the grave. A young girl who died while attempting to free her head from a stair banister is said to still wander the halls of Waverly. Author Alan Brown uncovers th eerie thrills and chills within Mississipi's Golden Triangle.

Exploring the eerie side of Meridian, Alan Brown uncovers the city's haunted history through chilling tales and ghostly encounters. The narrative spans various locations, including the Gypsy Queen's grave and Stuckey's Bridge, revealing the spectral stories intertwined with the community's past. Brown's expertise as a local ghost historian brings a unique perspective, inviting readers to discover the lesser-known, spine-tingling aspects of this historic Mississippi town.

Exploring Kentucky's intriguing folklore, Alan Brown delves into the state's mysterious tales, from the legendary Hillbilly Beast haunting Mammoth Cave to the eerie Witches' Tree featured in ghost tours. The book also recounts puzzling UFO incidents, including Thomas Mantell's crash and the Hopkinsville alien encounter. These captivating narratives reveal a lesser-known side of Kentucky, blending its rich cultural heritage with spine-chilling legends that continue to fascinate residents and visitors alike.

"Historic haunts of the South Southerners love the South. And some souls never leave. Savannah, New Orleans, and St. Augustine are among the most haunted places in America, and chilling stories abound nearly everywhere below the Mason-Dixon line. At Seaman's Bethel Theater in Mobile, Alabama, actors and staff are frightened by the unnerving sounds of a child's laughter. The ghost of Alfred Victor DuPont, a noted ladies' man, is said to harass female employees in the stairwell at DuPont Mansion in Louisville, Kentucky. The Cafâe Vermilionville is housed in what is reputed to be Lafayette's first inn. A young girl in a yellow dress, thought to be the previous owner's daughter who died from polio around the time of the Civil War, startles patrons from the balcony of the restaurant. Join author Alan Brown as he traverses the supernatual legends of the American South." --page [4] of cover

"Throughout the Southwest, ghostly fiends and tragic figures creep in the shadows of some of the most popular and historic spots. Phantom battle cries ring across the wide prairie, spectral forms mark mountain passages and the chilled desert night is made even colder by the ghostly visits of those lost on the wild and unpredictable frontier. Departed inmates of Yuma's territorial prison carry on their eternal incarceration, and the unnerving laughter of children echoes through the vacant halls of White Sanitarium in Wichita Falls. The languid spirit of a former owner wanders the winding corridors of the Albuquerque Pres Club. Glasses float past waters at the Melting Pot in Littleton, and passengers at Union Station in Ogden encounter the victims of the Bagley Train Disaster of 1944. Jon author Alan Brown as he recounts these and more supernatural stories of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah." --