Dark World: Into the Shadows with the Lead Investigator of The Ghost Adventures Crew [Hardcover]

Zak Bagans (Author), Kelly Crigger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 13, 2011

It's easy to say ghosts exist or don't exist. Anyone can do that. Trying to figure out the why or what is a different story. Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans, host of the popular Travel Channel series Ghost Adventures, pulls from his years of experience with paranormal activities and unexplained phenomena to provide an evenhanded look at a divisive subject. In Dark World, regardless of whether you believe in the afterlife or not, Zak does his best to find and share answers to the phenomena that people encounter. He wants you to experience a haunting through his eyes: to feel what it's like to be scared, freaked out, pushed, cold, sluggish, whispered-at and touched by an ethereal being or attacked by a demonic spirit. But beyond simply experiencing these events, Zak is looking for the reasons behind them, searching for answers to the unanswered questions. Addressing all the major issues and theories of the field in an impartial way, Dark World is a must read for paranormal enthusiasts, those who don't believe and anyone who's ever wondered about things that go bump in the night.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Written in a casual style that's enjoyable to read, Dark World is a surprisingly candid account of Zak's paranormal experiences both on and off camera, spiced with trivia, personal photos, ghost-hunting tips, and philosophical musings.

-Pamela Heath MD, PsyD, author of Handbook to the Afterlife and Mind-Matter Interaction  

Dark World is a fun read for those who want to know more about Zak's life on and off camera, and worth picking up for those paranormal investigators who want to model their style after what they see on Ghost Adventures. The book allows Zak to go much more in-depth on the ideas, theories, and sometimes science. - Jeff Belanger, Ghost Village.com

I had the complete honor and joy to review Dark World by Zak Bagans and Kelly Crigger. When Zak first hinted about this book via Twitter, I was very excited because I knew it would be a fantastic read. I'm happy to say that the book completely lived up to my expectations. - Jamie Kelly, Affairs Magazine

Contrary to assertions that Bagans just shouts at ghosts, the investigator is quite thoughtful about his pursuits. He talks about frightening moments and encounters with lost souls that overcame him with sadness. He has visited hundreds of sites that witnessed murder, torture and heartache. - Aaron Sagers, Paranormal Pop Culture.com

Dark World provides an exciting look at leading theories regarding paranormal phenomena by supplying examples from Zak's own experiences to help readers better understand them. The book is a fascinating look inside of his life and the many haunted locations he has explored. - Beth Brown, Award-Winning Author of Haunted Plantations of Virginia

About the Author

Zak Bagans never believed in ghosts until he came face to face with one during a terrifying incident in a Michigan apartment. Not the passive type, Zak set out to learn more about the paranormal. In 2004 he produced an award-winning documentary film that changed his life and the lives of many others when he captured one of the most shocking pieces of paranormal evidence ever. Now the host of two top-rated paranormal television shows, Bagans has conducted hundreds of investigations into the unknown, becoming intimately familiar with the places ordinary people will not go.

Kelly Crigger is not a paranormal investigator, but has been intrigued by the paranormal for many years and has conducted several investigations alongside Zak. He is the author of three books, including Title Shot, and over two hundred internet and print articles. Crigger retired from the US Army in 2011 after 24 years in uniform.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Victory Belt Publishing; Hardcover with Jacket edition (September 13, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1936608855
• ISBN-13: 978-1936608850
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Occult

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for Ghost Adventures fans, September 13, 2011

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Pamela R. Heath "www.pamelaheath.com, author ... (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dark World: Into the Shadows with the Lead Investigator of The Ghost Adventures Crew (Hardcover)

Ghost Adventure fans will love this fascinating look inside the world of Zak Bagans. Written in a casual style that's enjoyable to read Dark World is a surprisingly candid account of Zak's paranormal experiences both on and off camera, spiced with fun trivia, personal photos, ghost-hunting tips, and philosophical musings. A definite must-have for his fans or anyone else who's ever been curious what makes this guy tick.

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Its OK but not great, October 15, 2011

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Teri - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Dark World: Into the Shadows with the Lead Investigator of The Ghost Adventures Crew (Hardcover)

I love Zak Bagans and Ghost Adventures, thats why I was so excited when I preordered this book. Sadly I was rather disappointed. Zak is very passionate about his work in the paranormal, and I admire that. Other than the story of his first "ghostly encounter" in his apartment in Trenton, Michigan, most of the book is a re-write of Ghost Adventures. I was just expecting more in terms of talking about different encounters. I remember every one of the episodes he referred to in the book, nothing was new to me. I did enjoy the theories he had in how some of the paranormal exists.

Its a decent first book for Zak, I hope he improves as he continues to write. I look forward to continuing to follow him through his adventures. Would love to see him go back to his old apartment for a lock down.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Welcoming view into the paranormal, September 13, 2011

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Kat - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark World: Into the Shadows with the Lead Investigator of The Ghost Adventures Crew (Hardcover)

The paranormal is not something I spend a lot of time looking into or even thinking about. I've always known that there is "something" else out there but have not been curious enough to explore the world. But as I was reading I found myself becoming intrigued on how other people interact with the paranorma, as well as why they investigate the paranormal. The reason for this was the way in which the book was written, the tone of each chapter was easy going, warm and instructive.

The tone of the book brings the reader into a world which is not easy to understand or accept. The encounters are spoken of with humor as well as showing the reader the true nature of the paranormal. Even if you have never seen Zak's TV show you become a part of his crew while reading this book.

Want to understand (or just explore) the paranormal? This book is the starting point. Mildly interested in the paranormal and how it interacts with your day to day - this is the book for you!