The lavishly -illustrated volume deals with one of South Tyneside’s strangest historical enigmas - the building of a public house within a remote seaside cave - and the real reasons behind such a seemingly bizarre venture. The House That Jack Built details for the first time how a search for buried Roman treasure and a desire to change the political map of Europe created a bitter struggle which lasted for decades.
Foreword by Jonathan Downes
Published by Amberley Publishing
This book is a fascinating jaunt down Memory Lane and contains 90 old pictures of South Shields along with 90 new ones in a “before and after” format.
Published by Amberley Publishing
Following hot on the heels of their best-selling book The South Shields Poltergeist, Mike and his co-author Darren W. Ritson write the definitive guide to the haunted pubs in the north east of England; Ghost Taverns. Ghost Taverns details the paranormal activities in dozens of the regions haunted inns and taverns, and is released by Amberley Publishing.
Foreword by Jess McConnell
Published by Amberley Publishing
At long last...the best spooky stories covered by Mike Hallowell over the last decade. In this intriguing volume, Mike talks about everything from Angels to UFOs. Copiously illustrated, a must for all paranormal acolytes.
Foreword by Darren W. Ritson
Published by Amberley Publishing
Co-authored with Darren W. Ritson This ground-breaking new book takes a unique and controversial look at the “contagion” aspect of the poltergeist phenomenon. With detailed accounts of new investigations, this work presents startling evidence that the poltergeist phenomenon may be far different to what previous investigators have proposed. Illustrated.
FOREWORD: Colin Wilson
In 1800, three men opened up a flour mill in a village called Willington Quay in the industrial heartland of the north east of England. From the outset the mill house on the site was reputed to be haunted. Later, the haunting caught the attention of The Society for Psychical Research, and some of the world’s leading Victorian paranormal investigators attempted to solve one of the country’s most enduring supernatural enigmas. Although some advances were made in getting to the bottom of the mystery, no one was or has been able to find out why a rather innocent-looking mansion house was subjected to decades of poltergeist-like activity, the appearance of bizarre-looking animals and the attention of a number of competent mediums and psychics. Until now, that is.
A host of true ghost stories from Darlington, County Durham, including a number of never-before told tales to chill the blood. Written by the author of Paranormal South Tyneside, this book will delight lovers of one of the north of England’s most history-laden towns.
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing
A bevy of true paranormal stories from Wearside, drawn from the author’s extensive research into the ghostly history of dozens of haunted buildings and locations. Lovers of true ghost tales will be enthralled by this comprehensive volume which contains dozens of illustrations
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing
A fascinating collection of true-life Christmas ghost stories from the 19th century to the present day. Read them and be enthralled...
Foreword by Damien O’Dell
Published by CFZ Press
Foreword by Diana Jarvis
In this unusual book Mike Hallowell takes an in-depth look at the fascinating phenomenon of “imaginary” childhood friends. But are they imaginary? The author argues cogently and convincingly that these so-called imaginary companions may actually have a far more objective reality than hitherto believed. With interviews with experients from a number of different countries and continents, Mike brings to light what a global -and truly baffling - phenomenon this really is.
Foreword by Jonathan Downes
Published by Sutton Publishing / The History Press
Foreword by Guy Lyon Playfair
One of the most comprehensive studies of a single poltergeist case ever written, The South Shields Poltergeist details the terrifying true story of a family’s battle to rid themselves of a violent entity that threatened to wreck their lives. Complimented with fifteen full-colour plates, some showing the poltergeist in action. Co-authored with Darren W. Ritson.
Published by Avery Publishing
Foreword by Jack Ho
First published over twenty years ago, this volume is still in print and is a veritable bible for those interested in the healing power of herbs and the more arcane aspects of herbal lore. Illustrated by Graham Fleming and Catherine Wood, scores of herbal medications are covered in this volume along with instructions for how to prepare them.
Foreword by Maz Goodfellow
In this fascinating book, Mike looks at the controversial subject of life after death, and what it means to die. Drawing on his Native American heritage, he explains from both a cultural and spiritual perspective how the indigenous peoples of North America have come to terms with both death and the dying process. Those who read this fascinating and inspiring work need never be afraid again to pass out of this life and into the spirit world.
A fascinating glimpse into the world of haunted public houses and the ghosts that inhabit them. In Ales & Spirits, the author Michael J. Hallowell examines over twenty haunted inns and alehouses - all within the Borough of South Tyneside. Copies are available now from South Shields Central Library and South Tyneside Museum and Art Gallery, priced just £4.99. Foreword by Rob Lawson, editor of The Sunderland Echo Published by The People’s Press
Mike Hallowell has penned over ten books and one thousand articles during his writing career, which spans over a quarter of a century. Below are some of the volumes available.
Michael J. Hallowell and Darren W. Ritson have carried out exhaustive research into the case. After unearthing rare, archived documents and gaining access to parts of the haunted location hitherto unexplored, the authors were, for the first time, able to piece together astounding aspects of the puzzle. With the help of two of the country’s most celebrated psychic mediums, a tale unfolded of murder,witchcraft, lies, deception, time-slips and the verification of one of mankind’s most enduring beliefs - life after death. Over one-hundred and fifty years ago, a young housewife received a series of startling visions which explained much of what had transpired at Willington Mill. The transcripts of her utterances - which were witnessed by a number of professional investigators, including a well-respected physician - were almost completely buried by the sands of time until the authors unearthed them. The two modern-day mediums - household names in the UK and abroad - assisted the authors in their quest to discover the truth behind those last hidden aspects of the affair. What they divulged was astonishing, for it verified everything said by the little-known mediumistic housewife two centuries earlier - and more. The authors also discovered an old book, the inside cover of which contained a series of mysterious handwritten notes and references to the case. These, too, proved to be of great value in helping them solve the case. The authors’ investigation into the Willington Mill case was the most protracted and thorough they have ever carried out. Their research, aided by The Society for Psychical Research and a handful of veteran investigators, was carried out in strict secrecy for reasons that will become apparent to those who read the book. Acclaimed author and researcher Colin Wilson, who has written the foreword to the authors’ book, states: “For the first time the full truth about what occurred at that sleepy Tyneside village has been laid bare for all to see. The strength of The Haunting of Willington Mill lies in the fact that the writers have, also for the first time, drawn together almost all of the available historical material relating to the case under one literary roof. Readers may differ with the authors' conclusions, but they will at least be able to see with crystal clarity what actually occurred and avail themselves of a number of intriguing potential solutions...In writing The Haunting of Willington Mill, the authors have attempted to remain faithful to the standard set by Catherine Crowe. “The case has been detailed in numerous books, journals, articles and newspapers, but no one has penned an exhaustive, detailed work devoted exclusively to unravelling the truth behind this, one of the world's most enduring paranormal mysteries. Michael J. Hallowell and Darren W. Ritson have decided to set matters straight...”