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This creepy collection of true life tales takes the reader on a tour through the streets, cemeteries, alehouses, attics and docks of Liverpool. Drawing on historical and contemporary sources and containing many tales which have never before been published, it unearths a chilling range of supernatural phenomena, from the Grey Lady of Speke Hall to the ghost of John Lennon airport. Copiously illustrated with photographs, maps and drawings, this book will delight anyone with an interest in the supernatural history of the area. It is the first complete guide to the paranormal history of the region.
About the Author
John Reppion was born in Liverpool, England in 1978. John's interests in fortean phenomena, esoterica, folklore, philosophy, theology and horror have led to his writing articles and reviews for numerous magazines and periodicals including Fortean Times, Strange Attractor, The End Is Nigh, SteamPunk Magazine and Revenant Magazine. For his day job he writes comic books in partnership with his wife Leah Moore and hopes to continue to do so for many years to come.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I found the print to be too tiny, as if I needed a magnifying glass. It was a strain reading the small print. Otherwise, these short tales seem believable.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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What is it that makes a good ghost story? and further, what makes a good /collection/ of ghost stories? I suspect there are as many answers as there are stories but most of us will recognise the merits of something downright chilling, perhaps with a twist in the tail, and an indefinable element that lingers with you long after you have finished reading.
This book delivers!
I'm loathe to give details on the stories because more enjoyment will probably come from reading John Reppion's flowing prose style - but look out for "The Woman Through the Wall" and "Stanley Park Lodge".
The illustrations, a mix of photography and different styles of illustration, are a feature of this book - is it something common to the series? - with a brief note on all seven artists so that you can find more of their work. The variety really enhances the telling of the stories and some of the photos have caught the atmosphere of something having just stepped out of shot... Or is it that something is just about to step into the picture?
I would have liked an index - but that lack is more than balanced by the lists on sources which mean that anyone wanting to delve more deeply can do so.
And that rare and desirable effect of the lingering story? I suspect the quiet summation of Old Walton Junction will continue to give me more than pauses for thought.
This book delivers!
I'm loathe to give details on the stories because more enjoyment will probably come from reading John Reppion's flowing prose style - but look out for "The Woman Through the Wall" and "Stanley Park Lodge".
The illustrations, a mix of photography and different styles of illustration, are a feature of this book - is it something common to the series? - with a brief note on all seven artists so that you can find more of their work. The variety really enhances the telling of the stories and some of the photos have caught the atmosphere of something having just stepped out of shot... Or is it that something is just about to step into the picture?
I would have liked an index - but that lack is more than balanced by the lists on sources which mean that anyone wanting to delve more deeply can do so.
And that rare and desirable effect of the lingering story? I suspect the quiet summation of Old Walton Junction will continue to give me more than pauses for thought.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have long been interested in many of the subjects covered in this book and consider it a fine addition to my library. The book covers much of the ghost stories of Liverpool in an even-handed and fair manner, the authors attempt to get to the bottom of these mysteries is clear with many references and original research - unlike many writers of Liverpool's ghostly past Reppion actually delves into the past of Liverpool and provides background information. This is much more than just a re-hash of word of mouth tales. A worthy addition to any serious Liverpool paranormalists library!
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Solidly grounded
A fascinating book that not only presents some of Liverpool's most famous ghosts, but also delves into lesser-known stories and adds plenty of solidly researched local history as... Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by Alison Moffat
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First of all this book is overpriced at £9.99, and it's only 92 pages long, and one of the pages was missing from my copy, very off-putting. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2008 by Cryptid
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