Chilling History

Step into a world of shadowy forests, deep lakes, and icy mountain peaks where the lines between reality and myth blur. Cryptids and Cryptozoology: Spine-Chilling Encounters with Bigfoot, the Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster, and Other Legendary Beasts is your guide to exploring the unexplainable. Whether you're a sceptic or a devoted believer, this thrilling compendium promises to immerse you in the strange, the mysterious, and the terrifying.

Dare to enter Harmony House... if you can survive its curse. Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Harmony House is a striking estate with an allure that draws people in—only to trap them in a web of terror. Five new owners have crossed its threshold, each unaware of the horrors waiting inside. What starts as a dream home quickly turns into a nightmare as they confront the malevolent spirits that haunt its halls. Each story reveals the twisted history of Harmony House through the eyes of its ill-fated residents. From terrifying apparitions to sinister forces that toy with the mind, ...

William Neal, who called himself "Wild Bill Cody," was seductive and skillful at separating love-struck women from their money, and ultimately, their lives. Apprehended by police, Neal, who proclaimed himself “better than Ted Bundy,” pleaded guilty to three murders then insisted on representing himself at his death penalty trial. But the psychopathic killer found himself up against the incredible courage of his one surviving victim.

From the quiet, desperate hands of a 19th-century housewife to the state-sponsored assassins of the Cold War, the methods have evolved, but the motive remains the same. This meticulously researched account opens the case files on the world’s most infamous poisoners, revealing the dark intersection of science, ambition, and human cruelty. Journey through a history of hidden horror, from the panic of the 1982 Tylenol attacks and the chilling efficiency of Harold Shipman, the doctor who preyed on his patients, to the radioactive ghost trail that exposed the assassins of Alexander Litvinenko....

California's Screamin' with Haunted hotels, Deserted prisons. and Forgotten ghost towns. California’s golden promise has always come with a darker side—and its ghosts never let us forget it. From the shadowy halls of Alcatraz to the eerie streets of Bodie, from Hollywood’s tragic stars to Disneyland’s whispered legends, Golden State Ghosts uncovers the real stories behind California’s most haunted places. These aren’t just campfire tales—they are echoes of history, shaped by violence, ambition, greed, and dreams gone wrong. Inside you’ll discover: The true events that gave ...

Bloomsbury presents Stay in the Light by A.M. Shine, read by Jacqueline Milne. From critically acclaimed Irish horror writer A.M. Shine, the sequel to The Watchers, now adapted into a major motion picture produced by M. Night Shyamalan. YOU MAY HAVE ESCAPED... BUT YOU'LL NEVER BE FREE. After her...

Mike DeBardeleben was known as the Mall Passer for the way he passed off fake money at local shopping centers. But when US Secret Service agents finally arrested him, they were met with more than just phony bills. They found that their counterfeiter led a shocking double life.... DeBardeleben's home was littered with drugs, bondage gear, and a collection of audio tapes in which he recorded the abuse of his countless victims. 

America’s National Parks are cathedrals of nature, promising escape and profound peace. But for some, that promise is broken. The same vast, rugged landscapes that offer sanctuary can become the perfect place to disappear. This gripping collection of true crime stories and chilling unsolved mysteries delves into the darkness that lurks behind the scenic vistas. Journey into the heart of these baffling cases: the #vanlife influencer whose curated dream ended in a shallow grave near the Tetons ; the honeymooning couple who vanished from their boat in the Grand Canyon, leaving behind an ...

A Historical Nonfiction book set in Cape Cod, New England during the mid-19th to early 20th century. *Tragic Shipwrecks of Cape Cod* whisks readers to the storm-lashed coastlines of Cape Cod where the throes of nature and human courage clash in gripping, unforgettable tales. This harrowing compilation unveils a grim litany of maritime disasters from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s. Each chapter immerses readers in the visceral, haunting experiences faced by sailors and rescue teams as they confront the brutal elements of the sea. **Detailed Accounts of Shipwrecks and Survivals:** Within ...

The Angel Makers is a true-crime story like no other—a 1920s midwife who may have been the century’s most prolific killer leading a murder ring of women responsible for the deaths of at least 160 men. The horror occurred in a rustic farming enclave in modern-day Hungary. To look at the...

Rebecca: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! * Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again . . . The novel begins in Monte Carlo, where our heroine is swept off her feet by the dashing widower Maxim de Winter and his sudden proposal of...

17th century Russia, where innocence collides with the harsh realities of life in the midst of a Cossack rebellion. In this gripping tale, Fyodor, 20, blond, extremely strong and a serf on a small Russian estate is chosen for a dangerous mission that will take him far from the only home he has ever known. As he ventures far from the safety of his estate, his innocence and naivety ultimately leave him vulnerable to criminals who relieve him of both money and documents including his transit papers, without which he is subject to arrest. Managing to evade capture he makes his way home only to ...

Step into the shadowy world of New England’s most famous hauntings—where history, tragedy, and the supernatural collide. From colonial cemeteries and Revolutionary-era inns to abandoned villages and grand hotels, the Northeast is home to some of the most chilling and enduring ghost stories in America. In Specters of New England: Famous Hauntings and Chilling True Stories from America’s Historic Northeast, you’ll journey through ten unforgettable chapters, each exploring a different haunted location with a legacy rooted in real history. Discover the sorrow of the Houghton Mansion, ...

“A fascinating look into the strange and sometimes unbelievable history of hypothermic medicine. Jaekl weaves together a story that is part history lesson and part science thriller. This is truly a must-read for any fan of science and science fiction!” —Douglas Talk, MD/MPH, chief medical...

The term “UFO” dates back to at least the 1950s. Donald Keyhoe, an American naval aviator and writer, used the acronym in his 1953 book Flying Saucers from Outer Space. As the title suggests, in the earlier days of the twentieth century, these phenomena were usually given quirkier nicknames like flying saucers, foo fighters, or simply lights in the sky. Rather than fading into the obscurity of early postwar Americana, UFOs positively exploded in popularity starting in the 1950s. Their ubiquity in all sorts of media from books, movies, TV shows, and later in video games has cemented ...

A horror parapsychology book set during the 19th to 20th centuries. Enter a realm of suspense and fear where supernatural encounters are tangible, and the spectral world intersects with our own time and again. "Haunting and Horror" uncovers chilling narratives of ghostly phenomena, historic investigations, and paranormal accounts that span continents and centuries. Each story within it, from the haunted alleys of London to the spectral-charged homes in Georgia, paints a vivid picture of otherworldly visitors. Discover how an innate **fear of darkness** shared by humans and animals alike, ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Prayers the Devil Answers and The Ballad of Tom Dooley, a “fascinating historical fiction novel you won’t be able to put down” (Bustle) based on one of the strangest murder trials in American history—the case of the Greenbrier Ghost. Lakin...

The recent arrest in New Orleans and the HBO documentary The Jinx have put Robert Durst back in the headlines. Here, from the first reporter to access Durst’s NYPD files, is the authoritative account of a decades-long criminal odyssey—the very book found in Durst’s own apartment when it...

The master of American fiction returns to the territory of his beloved classic, Dandelion Wine—a sequel 50 years in the making Some summers refuse to end . . . October 1st, the end of summer. The air is still warm, but fall is in the air. Thirteen-year-old Douglas Spaulding, his younger...

Enter the Realm Where Fear Has a History... and the Dead Still Communicate with Us. Before ghost stories became campfire tales and Halloween staples, they were warnings, mysteries, and whispered truths passed down through generations. Inside this ghost stories anthology, you’ll encounter: Haunted homes where unseen forces refuse to stay silent Cursed objects hiding sinister secrets Spectral messengers delivering warnings from beyond the grave Asylums, mirrors, portraits, and shadows that watch… and wait Paranormal short stories rooted in atmosphere, suspense, and dread Each ghost story ...