The first in-depth look at the strange phenomenon of “imaginary
childhood friends. Across the world, in all cultures and continents,
children claim to have invisible friends. In this book the author
interviews dozens of experients and offers some intriguing
hypotheses as to the origins of these strange Fortean entities.

Illustrated.
FOREWORD:  Jonathan Downes

PUBLISHER:   Heart of Albion, 2007

ISBN-10: 1905646046
ISBN-13: 978-1905646043         RRP: £12.99
HERBAL HEALING
(2nd Edition)
by
Michael J. Hallowell
Mike’s first book HERBAL HEALING was first published back in
1985 and has gone through several reprints. A comprehensive
guide to herbal medicines, how they work and how to make them.

In this volume the author leaves no stone unturned as he
investigates the history of medicinal herbs and their uses - both
ancient and modern.

FOREWORD:  G P Taylor
PUBLISHER:   Amberley Publishing, 2008

ISBN-10: 1848681216
ISBN-13: 978-1848681217            RRP: £20.00
INVIZIKIDS
by
Michael J. Hallowell
IN SEARCH OF GHOSTS
(2nd Edition)
by
Darren W. Ritson
New and updated, the second edition of IN SEARCH OF
GHOSTS contains fresh material.
Contains over  25 illustrations
FOREWORD:  Jonathan Downes

PUBLISHER:  Amberley Publishing, 2008

ISBN-10: 1848680678
ISBN-13: 978-1848680678     RRP: £20.00
The incredible story behind one of the UK’s strangest public
houses, The Marsden Grotto in South Shields.

For the first time, the truth behind one man’s passion to find a
hidden treasure trove of Roman silver hidden in a cliff face,  and
the building of a strange inn within a cave. Mysterious tunnels,
political intrigue, smuggling, ghosts, buried treasure and true
heroism in the face of adversity.  Perhaps the strangest - and
most fascinating - tale you’ll ever read.
THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT
by
Michael J. Hallowell
FOREWORD:  Jonathan Downes

PUBLISHER:   CFZ Press, 2008

ISBN-10: 1905723296
ISBN-13: 978-1905723294       RRP: £14.99
Books 2
The first volume in a mammoth series of books published by the
Centre for Fortean Zoology, this volume covers the many
mysterious tales of strange animals seen throughout Tyneside and
Northumberland, including the menacing Beast of Bolam Lake and
the Newcastle Were-Rabbit.

Contains over  160 illustrations

Mystery Animals of
Northumberland & Tyneside
by
Michael J. Hallowell
FOREWORD:  Dave Wood
PUBLISHER:   Amberley Publishing

ISBN-10: 1848681968
ISBN-13: 978-1848681965            RRP: £12.99
This new book is a compendium of real-life paranormal investigations
carried out in the author’s native north east of England.
   
An exciting, nail-biting volume of genuine ghostly occurrences, fully
documented and written up in a professional manner. Early chapters
include re-visitations of cases covered in the author’s earlier work
Ghost Hunter, along with a great deal of new, never-published-before
material.

Highly illustrated.
PARANORMAL NORTH EAST

by
Darren W. Ritson

FOREWORD:  Colin Wilson

PUBLISHER:   TBA

ISBN:TBA                                RRP: £8.99
CONTAGION
In The Shadow of the South Shields Poltergeist
by
Michael J. Hallowell & 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.
SOUTH SHIELDS THROUGH TIME
by
Michael J. Hallowell
A fascinating look through the historical pages of South Shields,
one of the country’s most intriguing seaside towns. Lavishly
illustrated with dozens of “then and now” photographs, this book
is a must for the amateur local historian.
PUBLISHER:   Amberley Publishing, 2007

ISBN-10: 1848680716
ISBN-13: 978-1848680715       RRP: £12.99

FOREWORD:  Jack Ho

PUBLISHER:  Avery Publishing Group, 1994

ISBN-10: 0895296047
ISBN-13: 978-0895296047               RRP: $12.95