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“Undoubtedly one of the great classic works on the poltergeist”
COLIN WILSON
COLIN WILSON
This list of publications is NOT complete. A good number of new titles are already in the preparation stage,
details of which will be released soon. Watch this space...
details of which will be released soon. Watch this space...
ALES & SPIRITS
by
Michael J. Hallowell
Ales & Spirits was Mike’s first book about haunted
pubs, and was published by the People’s Press in
2001. The book contains over twenty detailed
descriptions of haunted inns and public houses
within South Tyneside - the UK’s most haunted
borough.
Although the volume is no longer in print, copies
can still be picked up from a number of bookstores
or from Amazon.co.uk.
by
Michael J. Hallowell
Ales & Spirits was Mike’s first book about haunted
pubs, and was published by the People’s Press in
2001. The book contains over twenty detailed
descriptions of haunted inns and public houses
within South Tyneside -
Although the volume is no longer in print, copies
can still be picked up from a number of bookstores
or from Amazon.co.uk.
FOREWORD: Rob Lawson
PUBLISHER:The People’s Press
ISBN: 1 903534 09 7 RRP: £.4.99
PUBLISHER:The People’s Press
ISBN: 1 903534 09 7 RRP: £.4.99
GHOST HUNTER True-Life
Encounters from the North East
by
Darren W. Ritson
GHOST HUNTER was Darren W. Ritson’s first book,
and contains riveting accounts of the author’s
investigations throughout the north east of England.
Rather than draw from the research of others, Ritson
spent years investigating haunted locations first-
by
Darren W. Ritson
GHOST HUNTER was Darren W. Ritson’s first book,
and contains riveting accounts of the author’s
investigations throughout the north east of England.
Rather than draw from the research of others, Ritson
spent years investigating haunted locations first-
FOREWORD: Mike Hallowell
PUBLISHER: GHP, 2006
ISBN: 1 905529 75 9 RRP: £.6.99
PUBLISHER: GHP, 2006
ISBN: 1 905529 75 9 RRP: £.6.99
CHRISTMAS GHOST STORIES
by
Michael J. Hallowell
A pot-pourri of dozens of true ghost stories,
ancient and modern,which either have a Christmas
theme or should be read at Christmas.
An ideal stocking-filler for those who feel the need
to scare themselves witless at Christmas, with 80
illustrations.
by
Michael J. Hallowell
A pot-
theme or should be read at Christmas.
An ideal stocking-
illustrations.
FOREWORD: Damien O’Dell
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing, 2008
ISBN: 10: 1848681208
ISBN: 13: 978-1848681200 RRP: £.12.99
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing, 2008
ISBN: 10: 1848681208
ISBN: 13: 978-
GHOST TAVERNS
by
Darren W. Ritson &
Michael J. Hallowell
A comprehensive guide to dozens of haunted public
houses right throughout the north east of England.
Many of the stories in this book have never been in
print before. Ghost Taverns also contains a large
section on the history of drinking establishments
from Mediaeval times up to our present day. A must
for the connoisseur of haunted inns and taverns.
Lavishly illustrated. with 40 depictions of haunted
pubs.
by
Darren W. Ritson &
Michael J. Hallowell
A comprehensive guide to dozens of haunted public
houses right throughout the north east of England.
Many of the stories in this book have never been in
print before. Ghost Taverns also contains a large
section on the history of drinking establishments
from Mediaeval times up to our present day. A must
for the connoisseur of haunted inns and taverns.
Lavishly illustrated. with 40 depictions of haunted
pubs.
FOREWORD: Jess McConnell
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing, 2009
ISBN: 10: 1848681402
ISBN: 13: 978-1848681408 RRP: £20.00
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing, 2009
ISBN: 10: 1848681402
ISBN: 13: 978-
HAUNTED NEWCASTLE
by
Darren W. Ritson
The best guide ever to the haunted streets and
buildings of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, this book
contains over forty-five spine-chilling tales of
the supernatural. From haunted shipyards to the
spectres of old monasteries and graveyards,
Haunted Newcastle has it all.
by
Darren W. Ritson
The best guide ever to the haunted streets and
buildings of Newcastle-
spectres of old monasteries and graveyards,
Haunted Newcastle has it all.
FOREWORD: Alan Murdie
PUBLISHER: The History Press, 2008
ISBN: 10: 0752448803
ISBN: 13: 978-
IN SEARCH OF GHOSTS
by
Darren W. Ritson
In Search of Ghosts takes the reader on a journey
around the United Kingdom visiting and exploring
the nation’s haunted heritage. From Devon to the
Highlands of Scotland, this volume looks at some
of the most paranormally active locales across
Britain.
by
Darren W. Ritson
In Search of Ghosts takes the reader on a journey
around the United Kingdom visiting and exploring
the nation’s haunted heritage. From Devon to the
Highlands of Scotland, this volume looks at some
of the most paranormally active locales across
Britain.
FOREWORD: G. P. Taylor
PUBLISHER: GHP, 2007
ISBN-
ISBN-
THE SOUTH SHIELDS POLTERGEIST
by
Michael J. Hallowell
& Darren W. Ritson
The best-selling account of one family’s fight against an
invisible intruder.In this highly controversial volume
the authors detail their extensive research into one of
the most celebrated poltergeist infestations of all time.
For several months, the authors and other researchers
witnessed bizarre events in an otherwise ordinary
South Shields home - including one of the householders
being cut severely on his torso, threatening text
messages sent to a mobile phone and objects hurtling
through the air.
One of the most frightening accounts of a poltergeist
infestation ever documented.
by
Michael J. Hallowell
& Darren W. Ritson
The best-
the authors detail their extensive research into one of
the most celebrated poltergeist infestations of all time.
For several months, the authors and other researchers
witnessed bizarre events in an otherwise ordinary
South Shields home -
messages sent to a mobile phone and objects hurtling
through the air.
One of the most frightening accounts of a poltergeist
infestation ever documented.
FOREWORD: Guy Lyon Playfair
PUBLISHER: The History Press, 2008
ISBN-10: 0750948744
ISBN-13: 978-0750948746 RRP: £16.99
PUBLISHER: The History Press, 2008
ISBN-
ISBN-
“Undoubtedly one of the great classic works on the poltergeist”
COLIN WILSON
COLIN WILSON
MYSTERY ANIMALS OF THE
BRITISH ISLES:
Northumberland & Tyneside
Michael J. Hallowell
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
BRITISH ISLES:
Northumberland & Tyneside
Michael J. Hallowell
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-
Contains over 160 illustrations
FOREWORD: Jonathan Downes
PUBLISHER: CFZ Press, 2008
ISBN-10: 1905723296
ISBN-13: 978-1905723294 RRP: £14.99
PUBLISHER: CFZ Press, 2008
ISBN-
ISBN-
THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT
by
Michael J. Hallowell
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.
by
Michael J. Hallowell
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 -
FOREWORD: Jonathan Downes
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing, 2008
ISBN-10: 1848680678
ISBN-13: 978-1848680678 RRP: £20.00
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing, 2008
ISBN-
ISBN-
IN SEARCH OF GHOSTS
(2nd Edition)
Darren W. Ritson
New and updated, the second edition of IN
SEARCH OF GHOSTS contains fresh material.
Contains over 25 illustrations
(2nd Edition)
Darren W. Ritson
New and updated, the second edition of IN
SEARCH OF GHOSTS contains fresh material.
Contains over 25 illustrations
FOREWORD: G P Taylor
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing, 2008
ISBN-
ISBN-
INVIZIKIDS - The Curious Enigma
of “Imaginary” Childhood Friends
Michael J. Hallowell
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.
Michael J. Hallowell
The first in-
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
PUBLISHER: Heart of Albion, 2007
ISBN-
ISBN-
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.
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 -
FOREWORD: Jack Ho
PUBLISHER: Avery Publishing Group, 1994
ISBN-
ISBN-
Herbal Healing
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.
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 -
FOREWORD: Jack Ho
PUBLISHER: Ashgrove Press, 1985
ISBN-
ISBN-
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.
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.
FOREWORD: Jonathan Downes
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing, 2007
ISBN-10: 1848680716
ISBN-13: 978-1848680715 RRP: £12.99
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing, 2007
ISBN-
ISBN-
FOREWORD: Colin Wilson
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing
ISBN:
ISBN: RRP:
PARANORMAL NORTH EAST
Darren W. Ritson
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
revisitations of cases covered in the author’s earlier
work Ghost Hunter, along with a great deal of new,
never-published-before material.
Highly illustrated.
Darren W. Ritson
This new book is a compendium of real-
author’s native north east of England.
An exciting, nail-
professional manner. Early chapters include
revisitations of cases covered in the author’s earlier
work Ghost Hunter, along with a great deal of new,
never-
Highly illustrated.
FOREWORD: Dave Wood
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing
ISBN-10: 1848681968
ISBN-13: 978-1848681965 RRP: £12.99
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing
ISBN-
ISBN-
THE SOUTH SHIELDS POLTERGEIST
(Paperback, 2nd edition)
Michael J. Hallowell
Darren W. Ritson
The best-selling account of one family’s fight against
an invisible intruder. In this highly controversial volume
the authors detail their extensive research into one of
the most celebrated poltergeist infestations of all time.
For several months, the authors and other researchers
witnessed bizarre events in an otherwise ordinary South
Shields home - including one of the householders being
cut severely on his torso, threatening text-messages
sent to a mobile phone and objects hurtling through the
air.
One of the most frightening accounts of a poltergeist
infestation ever documented.
(Paperback, 2nd edition)
Michael J. Hallowell
Darren W. Ritson
The best-
the authors detail their extensive research into one of
the most celebrated poltergeist infestations of all time.
For several months, the authors and other researchers
witnessed bizarre events in an otherwise ordinary South
Shields home -
air.
One of the most frightening accounts of a poltergeist
infestation ever documented.
FOREWORD: Guy Lyon Playfair
PUBLISHER: The History Press, 2008
ISBN-10: 0752452746
ISBN-13: 978-0752452746 RRP: £9.99
PUBLISHER: The History Press, 2008
ISBN-
ISBN-
PARANORMAL SOUTH TYNESIDE
by
Michael J. Hallowell
Mike Hallowell, South Tyneside’s most prolific
author on the paranormal, has compiled a
fascinating compendium of the Borough’s most
chilling paranormal stories.
Mystery animals, UFO encounters, time-slips,
psychic experiences,dreams and angelic visitations
- these Fortean phenomena and many more are
covered in this intriguing volume.
Highly illustrated.
by
Michael J. Hallowell
Mike Hallowell, South Tyneside’s most prolific
author on the paranormal, has compiled a
fascinating compendium of the Borough’s most
chilling paranormal stories.
Mystery animals, UFO encounters, time-
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Highly illustrated.
FOREWORD: Darren W. Ritson
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing, 2009
ISBN-10: 1848687303
ISBN-13: 978-1848687301 RRP: £12.99
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing, 2009
ISBN-
ISBN-
PUBLISHER: The History Press, 2010
ISBN-
RRP:
ISBN-
RRP:
PUBLISHER: The History Press, 2010
ISBN-
RRP:
ISBN-
RRP:
THE SUPERNATURAL NORTH
by
Darren W. Ritson
This book details many spine-chilling ghosts and
supernatural tales of the north of England; from the
Scottish Borders to Rotherham , from Lancashire
to the North East, this book is sure to delight all
ghost enthusiasts. Places visited in the book
include Samlesbury Hall, Levens Hall, Muncaster
Castle and many more haunted locations across the
entire North.
Featured in this volume is a chapter on the infamous
South Shields Poltergeist case, which the author co-
dedicated to the North of England’s most famous
haunting and a fascinating chapter on the north’s
Screaming Skull legends.
by
Darren W. Ritson
This book details many spine-
Scottish Borders to Rotherham , from Lancashire
to the North East, this book is sure to delight all
ghost enthusiasts. Places visited in the book
include Samlesbury Hall, Levens Hall, Muncaster
Castle and many more haunted locations across the
entire North.
Featured in this volume is a chapter on the infamous
South Shields Poltergeist case, which the author co-
dedicated to the North of England’s most famous
haunting and a fascinating chapter on the north’s
Screaming Skull legends.
PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing, 2009
FOREWORD BY: Peter Underwood
ISBN- 978 1 84868 277 1
RRP: £12.99
FOREWORD BY: Peter Underwood
ISBN-
RRP: £12.99
