Review of Ghosthunters

by John B. Kachuba

at 10:33 PM Posted by: Shawn Rutlede

Let me state from the outset that I do and always have believed in the supernatural. At the same time, I have always been more than a little suspicious of people that claim to ‘see’ or ‘speak to’ spirits. Maybe it comes from a lifetime prejudice as a horror fan against ghosts, it could be a last stand for skepticism, I don’t know. This in mind, I was quite dubious when ‘Ghosthunters’ arrived at my door. But, ever diligent, I read it anyway. And I must confess, I was surprised. As a matter of fact, this book shocked the hell out of me with how good it really is.

Author John Kachuba (Ghosthunting Ohio, Ghosthunting Illinois) takes a very thorough and entertaining look at the world of professional paranormal investigations. In scathingly clear, concise, and occasionally humorous language we the reader get to explore “haunted” houses with professional ghost hunting groups as well as communing with the afterlife with the help of Spiritualist mediums. Other chapters explore the proclivity of purportedly haunted items on Ebay, the morality and legality of selling haunted houses, and the manner in which someone a “certified” ghost hunter. Among these entertaining and informative chapters we also have a massive amount of interviews with demonologists David Considine of Phantasam Psychic Research and the prolific Lorraine Warren, who was one of the few psychic investigators to check the Amityville home and is the only one to have photos from such an investigation.

The sheer amount of information presented within is truly staggering and would be too much if it weren’t for Kachuba’s direct and entertaining writing style. Mary Roach made the morgue fun with ‘Stiff’ and Mr. Kachuba does the same for paranormal exploration with ‘Ghosthunters’.

In conclusion, this book should definitely be on your shelf if you are interested in ghosts at all. Paired with ‘Spook’ by the aforementioned Mrs. Roach, you have the perfect primer for all your ghost hunting needs. Way to go John, way to go. One last note for you to ponder til next time, “Who you gonna call?” Shawn out.