In San Diego in 1918, as deadly influenza and World War I take their toll, sixteen-year-old Mary Shelley Black watches desperate mourners flock to séances and spirit photographers for comfort and, despite her scientific leanings, must consider if ghosts are real when her first love, killed in battle, returns.

"Describes ancient history, medieval lore, and modern portrayals of ghosts in today's popular culture"--

In his sixth adventure, something sinister is afoot in the house in the west of Ireland in which young Sherlock is staying.

A basic introduction to psychical elements from the Greek oracles to modern-day poltergeists, including mediums, seances, and other strange phenomena.

Describes sightings of such famous ghosts as those of Abraham Lincoln and John Lennon. Also discusses the phenomenon of channeling by which ghosts communicate with the living directly or through a medium.