When Darkness Falls: Tales of San Antonio Ghosts and Hauntings [Paperback]

Docia Shultz Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997

San Antonio is such an interesting and fascinating place to live, it seems a lot of folks just don't want to leave when it's their time to go. So, those Spirits of San Antonio just keep on returning—most often "When Darkness Falls". Once again, well-known ghost story writer Docia Williams brings us a new book about recent ghost sightings and mysterious happenings in the Alamo City. A chilling book for those wanting a guide to places where spirits are known to rendezvous or for those who just like a good ghost story.

Product Details

• Paperback: 234 pages
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556225369
• ISBN-13: 978-1556225369
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,352,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is a wonderful book, June 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: When Darkness Falls: Tales of San Antonio Ghosts and Hauntings (Paperback)

I not only have read this book but have also had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Williams and hearing her speak at a luncheon, if you have never had the pleasure, let me assure you she can keep you enthralled and on the edge of your seat with her stories and mannerisms. She is a wonderful story teller and I highly recommend that you read her book. I just wish her tour schedule of downtown San Antonio was more publicized so that i could get tickets.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay for the stories. But it could have been better written., July 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: When Darkness Falls: Tales of San Antonio Ghosts and Hauntings (Paperback)

This book was interesting to me because I love ghost stories, especially when they involve places that I'm familiar with. I'm planning on visiting some of the places in the book. However, I had a few problems with it. I did not like the way many of the Bed and Breakfast stories read like a commercial. Please don't try to sell me on the place, just tell me the ghost story. I especially hated the plugs at the end of the story that even gave the number to call for reservations.

I also dislike the way the author wasted space by telling us the trail she followed to get to her source. "First I called so-and-so but he didn't know anything and told me to call so-and-so who didn't know anything either but he told me to call so-and-so.... etc" I don't care how many people you had to call to get your story as long as you tell me who you finally ended up talking to. Part of being a reporter means calling lots of people but you don't include everyone you called along the way.

One more thing I disliked was her frequent mention of her first book. I don't like being told to go buy another book if I want a full story. Either give me the whole story or don't mention it at all.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent !!!!, August 20, 2006

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Cynthia Wakimoto (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Darkness Falls: Tales of San Antonio Ghosts and Hauntings (Paperback)

Being born in San Antonio, I found this book extremely interesting and the history behind the tales fascinating. Anyone planning to visit or has visited San Antonio should make this book a "must read". For the reader interested in ghosts, this will help fulfill your appetite for great ghost stories!