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How to be a Ghost Hunter (How To Series)

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This book is a field guide for the prospective paranormal investigator. It provides information on how to form a group for the investigation of the paranormal, how to research haunted areas and much more. The advice is very practical and the author obviously has years of experience in this field. He provides details on the types of entities likely to be encountered, like ghosts, spirits or dangerous spirit creatures that are best left to an experienced exorcist. I found the sections on how to capture paranormal phenomena on film and how to record disembodied voices and sounds on tape particularly interesting, as these are easy to do with equipment that most people already have. What's more, it can be done anywhere as all walls and buildings contain some residue of recorded voices. Plenty of sources for material are provided, as well as contact details of organisations devoted to studying these phenomena. The book contains photographs, an appendix, a glossary, bibliography and index. It is a very thorough handbook for those who wish to pursue this rather unusual hobby.

I really hate so called 'experts' in the paranormal that believe their theories are truths and pass them off as such. His 'orb' pictures are obviously soft diffusion from the tombstone reflecting into a lens with a bit of dew on it.

The margins are wide, reducing the actual text in the book. The author spends a great deal of time telling stories and actually very little on 'how' to hunt ghosts.

Troy Taylor's Guidebook is much better.

On the other hand, the forms in the back of the book are great starting points for creating your own tailored forms. There is good information in the book. There just isn't a whole lot of it.

There is a little detective in all of us, but in most cases one wouldn't know where to begin. If you are curious about possible existence of paranormal phenomenon this book gives you that place to start. Whether a skeptic,a believer,this book gives the information needed to begin simple investigations in a manner that is easy to understand. For someone who hasn't had years of experience in the paranormal, or criminal investigation some of the books available can be intimidating. Mr Southalls book however makes you feel that doing your own investigation is within abilities. This book is not perfect, but it give an excellent starting point for the novice to begin investigating from.

This was my first how-to book and I have to say I'm very impressed. The pictures, guides, Southall's experiences, techniques, and more, all rolled into this itty-bit book. Don't let the size fool you. This book has pictures where you, yourself, can search for signs of paranormal things like orbs and faces of the passed. If you're planning to go on a ghost hunt, this is one book you cannot be without.

I've been enjoying this book very much. It's straight-forward, helpful and interesting. He gives very good tips about ghost hunting without a lot of the drivel that can accompany books of this type. I recommend it, especially to beginners.

A slim book, easy to carry, with all the basic information and tips you need to investigate hauntings and ghosts. What to ask at interviews, what to bring, how to use the equipment, what language and terms to use, when to stay, and when to fold and run. This is as basic and bare bones as it can get, folks. Within the 118 pages Richard Southall tells you the facts of what you need, what you may wish to have and what resources are out there to help you. Then you are on your own folks, like it or not.
An amazing book, even if you don't plan to hunt ghosts or not.

Mr. Southall has provided an excellent reference book for both the professional and amateur ghost hunter / paranormal investigator! In this book, terms and definitions are explained in easy to understand language...the author doesn't need to use "big words" to make himself appear intelligent. It is very clear that immense amounts of thought, effort and experience went into this book. Most definately a must-have!!!

I bought several books at once on this subject. This is by far the best in the bunch. It is one I can use at a later date for reference and the detailed pages/checkilsts in the back are an added bonus. Thanks!

Reading this book is a waste of time, buying it is a waste of money. It contain only very basic information, author thinks he's some kind of a all-knowing investigator, yet his orb photo is a mistake, literally, it's just a reflection.

This books is more for self-promotion of author, than for providing information to people interested in becoming paranormal investigators, sorry. It will be better for you to invest additional $8 and buy this: Ghost Hunter's Guidebook: The Essential Guide to Investigating Ghosts & Hauntings

This book is a good start for someone who is interested in the paranormal and would like to try some of the techniques that investigators use to capture evidence of unexplained activity. There is helpful information on forming an investigative group and lists equipment that someone might wish to purchase. Richard Southall does a good job of describing how to use each piece of equipment to gather evidence. He does also express his theories on the paranormal, and it is interesting to listen to his point of view. I think this is a good start, but seasoned investigators are not likely to learn anything new.