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Ghosthunting New Jersey (America's Haunted Road Trip)

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Ok, I feel I have to say something positive instead of just negatives, so here's the good news: the author is a decent writer. As someone who has read hundreds of books about ghosts and ghosthunting, that is not always a given. Now for the bad news.... it seems that despite a long history of being a ghosthunter all the author has to show for it are lots of orbs. Oh, and "creepy feelings." She doesn't seem to understand how common orbs are in digital photos and is among the small minority of investigators who still believes that they are spirits. If you take these away as paranormal experiences she really has next to nothing to share in these chapters. This is the first book on ghosts I have ever stopped reading (or at least skimming) before the end. Two thirds was all I could get through. I need to say here that I do not know the author, have no grudge or any agenda other than to share my honest opinion with others so they can make up their minds whether to spend money on this. Reading this book I felt like I had bitten into a delicious looking dessert to find it was merely air with no substance.

I really didn't like this book. Although L'aura is a good story teller, the book became quickly boring when she wasted page after page about pictures of orbs. Any reputable ghost hunter knows orbs are useless. Maybe an EVP or a full body app. would've been nice. Otherwise, she should've cut all that blubber out and kept to the interesting things - like the stories behind the purported hauntings. Not a bad read - IF you skip her "investigations" reviews at the end of each chapter.

If you're looking for a guide to haunted locations in New Jersey, written in a 'down to earth' style, this is the book for you! L'aura covers locations throughout the entire state. She narrows down the 'how to' aspect that most ghosthunting books bombard you with and gets right to the 'nitty-gritty', which makes for a great read. As Ghosthunting has taken over the media in recent years 'T.V. shows, movies, etc...', it's refreshing to read a book about this subject that has a personal touch and lets you feel involved. L'aura keeps the reader interested through each chapter with her investigations and location histories. For seasoned Ghosthunters and the novice alike. If you have an interest in Ghosthunting and happen to live in New Jersey, she provides the 'spark' for you to go out and investigate!