Ghosts of New York City: A Collection of American Hauntings

New York City is a concrete jungle built on top of four centuries of history. Millions of people walk its busy streets every day, completely unaware that they are stepping over ancient potter's fields, forgotten speakeasies, and the scenes of horrific Gilded Age tragedies. Beneath the bright lights of Broadway and the towering heights of the Manhattan skyline lies a dark, suffocating past that refuses to stay buried.

In Ghosts of New York City, you will step out of the bright lights and into the terrifying supernatural shadows of the five boroughs. This chilling collection documents the terrifying "stone tape" echoes, aggressive poltergeists, and tragic historical spirits reported by modern tourists, terrified bartenders, and luxury apartment residents.

Hail a cab to the dark side and discover:

• Washington Square Park: The bustling bohemian epicenter built directly over a mass grave, where the phantom sounds of a snapping rope still echo from the Hangman's Elm.
• The House of Death: The beautiful Greenwich Village brownstone harboring 22 distinct ghosts, including the furious, white-suited phantom of Mark Twain.
• The Hotel Chelsea: The infamous artistic haven where the tragic, residual cries of murdered icons and suicidal survivors still ring out in the stairwells.
• The Dakota: The imposing, gothic fortress where the ghost of John Lennon is still seen playing a white piano, and a phantom "Crying Lady" walks the subterranean corridors.

Perfect for fans of urban history, dark tourism, and true paranormal encounters, this book pulls back the curtain on the most famous city in the world.

Watch your step. You're sharing the sidewalk with ghosts.