Hunting The Dead: Methods of Ghost Chasing [Paperback]

Brian Roesch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 23, 2001

Take a plunge into the heart of ghost hunting. Incredible information never released before gives you more facts, methods, and answers to the questions you have been searching for. This book will give you more information and guidance then any other book in paranormal history. By the time you finish reading this book, you will:become a professional paranormal investigator,learn what legal forms you will need to conduct a paranormal investigation,ghost hunt at shipwrecks,conduct Drive-by ghost shootings,learn the ghost hunting trick to capturing the perfect ghost,know what the most common types of ghosts are,master the most professional paranormal devices of today,learn how to interview witnesses,use (EVP) and video recordings,ghost Hunt undercover,locate haunted places,learn how to deal with death and fear,detect fake ghost pictures,determine who is telling the truth and who is lying,and much, much more!Read true ghost stories that occurred near you. Learn how to organize and develop case investigations. Take the paranormal investigator test. Make contact with the list of the most successful ghost hunters in the world.Do ghosts exist? This book proves its possible!

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About the Author

Brian Roesch is the author of Hunting the Dead and currently resides in Plantation, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (July 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595193102
• ISBN-13: 978-0595193103
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,977,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I captured an apparition thanks to this book., April 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Hunting The Dead: Methods of Ghost Chasing (Paperback)

I read this book from dusk till dawn. I took the book with me to a cemetery the following night. I did exactly what the instructions told me to do such as: Load your camera and walk around the area for 30 min. to an hour. I took exactly 36 shots with 35mm 800 speed B&W film. It took me about a week to get the film developed and when I did, one photo out of 36 showed a transparent figure of a female standing by a crypt.
The book was also right about the skepticism upon the photos. I showed the picture to the film developer and he said it looked like a chemical error. But after he looked at it closely, he got goose bumps.
I have the negative in a safe place and plan on making 8x10 copies of it.
After capturing the apparition, I feel a little intimidated on returning to the cemetery. Mr. Roesch wrote that the existance of evil spirits are extremely remote, so that offers me some relief of fear. Many doubt that this is true, but I think Mr. Roesch could be right, based upon his theories.
The part he wrote about "underwater ghost hunting" seems a little tough, I will have to wait on that.
I am also planning on conducting (EVP) as described in the book. I will follow the strict procedures as stated.
"The Drive-by Ghost Shootings" were helpful as far as equipment goes. I drove around a cemetery shooting pictures at random. Mr. Roesch is right, by doing that, it avoids trouble from currious on-lookers.
I never realized the difference between ghost hunters and paranormal investigators. There really is a "BIG" difference after reading.
My personal impression about Mr. Roesch, is the fact that he kept his description publicly stated from a personal view. He never went overboard about the subject of ghosts. Mr. Roesch claims that he really believes ghosts exist, but has still not seen or experienced actual proof of their existence. Whether ghosts exist or not, Mr. Roesch wants to prove it.
I do disagree with some of Mr. Roesch's theories such as religion and reincarnation. They were great points, but still just theories.
The ghost stories were great, but I feel there should have been more listed in each state.
So anyway, that's my review. I recommend Hunting The Dead Methods of Ghost Chasing to "ALL" amateur ghost hunters.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars If there was a lower rating ..., September 19, 2003

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James Schroeder (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hunting The Dead: Methods of Ghost Chasing (Paperback)

Have to agree with the other reviews. In looking at books on ghost hunting, this one comes in at the bottom of the pile. Poor writing, poor editing, and very little useful information. If you are interested in this subject, get Joshua Warren's How To Hunt Ghosts or one of Troy Taylor's books. Most of the others are a waste of time and money.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very poor offering, June 23, 2003

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Mark C. Gibson "vonkeitz" (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hunting The Dead: Methods of Ghost Chasing (Paperback)

This is an extremely poorly written book. The gammar and spelling is atrocious and it does read like a poor highschool report (that would get a D or maybe a C-). As for content, it offers little and with less explanation and is highly redundant. Don't waste your cash, there are MANY better titles to choose from.