The Enigma of the Wishing Rock (Paperback)

~ John D. Romine (Author)

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Product Description

The Wishing Rock in central Maryland has long been a magical and eerie place. Even the Native Americans of years ago knew the special powers of the mysterious locale; that immense strength continues to this day. Since the early days of recorded history, the Rock has exerted its influence on unknowing inhabitants of the area, often with disastrous results. Each chapter in this book chronicles a true tale of the unknown and supernatural, all with the common denominator of the Wishing Rock. From unexplained plane crashes to untimely deaths and accidents, delve into the mysterious world of the Wishing Rock. Explore each story in the luxury of a safe and comfortable place as the Rock wields it unending and eternal terror on the unsuspecting. Be sure to leave the lights on.

Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (September 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413735592
• ISBN-13: 978-1413735598
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,761,290 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars There Must be Another Enigma Somewhere In Central Maryland, February 14, 2005

By	Vera June - See all my reviews

If you were raised in the Pasadena/Elvaton area, and are expecting to read cool stories about your childhood home, you're going to be very disapointed in this book. It's not even really about the Wishing Rock! The author recounts a series of events that took place in Glen Burnie and, very laboriously, tries to blame them on the sometimes evil, (?)sometimes benign (?) influence of Rock Hill (that's what the locals always called it.) Not one single story takes place in Pasadena! He obviously does not have first-hand knowledge of the site, because he states that "the locals never go there." As kids, my brothers and I and all the neighborhood kids played on the rocks all the time. As a matter of fact, the rocks are covered with the graffiti of generations of kids!

If you were raised in Glen Burnie, you might find this book mildly entertaining, but please don't blame Pasadena's Wishing Rock for those occurances. There's got to be an undiscovered enigma in Glen Burnie somewhere! Find that, and you'll find the true culprit in this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brownshade Drive: A Place of Horror!, August 28, 2008

By	J. Buettner (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Hey, the house I grew up in is the subject of one chapter in this book. That alone is worth the cover price! Now I know why I was always afraid of the basement and attic, especially after dark. Darn, I loved that house--too bad builders do not build like that anymore!

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent read, October 10, 2007

By	Amber Powley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Decent read. Not very scary but enjoyable. Made me want to drive around my hometown (Pasadena) and look for the buildings and landmarks mentioned.