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John B. Kachuba

Ghosthunters: On the Trail of Mediums, Dowsers, Spirit Seekers, and Other Investigators of America's Paranormal World Paperback – Illustrated, July 13, 2007

by John Kachuba (Author)

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July 13, 2007
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"John Kachuba is neither a gullible believer nor a skeptical disbeliever in ghosts and the paranormal. He is first and foremost a talented writer who strives to be a truly objective investigator." --Brad Steiger, Reviews

"In Ghosthunters, John Kachuba explores some of America's great haunts while he introduces us to the people who actually go searching for ghosts. His writing takes the reader on a haunted journey--it's like riding shotgun with him while he creeps through haunted asylums, abandoned farmhouses, and historic battlefields, and speaks with some of the biggest names in this field of study. If something goes bump in the night, have no fear--John Kachuba won't be far behind." --Jeff Belanger, Reviews

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"In Ghosthunters, John Kachuba explores some of America's great haunts while he introduces us to the people who actually go searching for ghosts. His writing takes the reader on a haunted journey--it's like riding shotgun with him while he creeps through haunted asylums, abandoned farmhouses, and historic battlefields, and speaks with some of the biggest names in this field of study. If something goes bump in the night, have no fear--John Kachuba won't be far behind."

--Jeff Belanger, founder of Ghostvillage.com and author of The World's Most Haunted Places

"John Kachuba is neither a gullible believer nor a skeptical disbeliever in ghosts and the paranormal. He is first and foremost a talented writer who strives to be a truly objective investigator."

--Brad Steiger, author of Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Places

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1564149374

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Weiser (July 13, 2007)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 249 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781564149374

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1564149374

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.035 ounces

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.03 x 0.63 x 8.99 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #4,477,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

#6,302 in Ghosts & Hauntings

#6,418 in Unexplained Mysteries (Books)

#7,005 in Supernaturalism (Books)

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Jeffrey J. Messenger
Intriguing and Informative!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2007
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I bought this book due to it's inclusion of an investigation I participated with, the "haunted coffeehouse." My friend David Considine is also the subject of a chapter... as is Ed and Lorraine Warren, who helped pioneer the whole field of research.

Yet the book is so well written, I soon found myself reading all the chapters. Much to John's credit, he covered a wide spectrum of ghost researchers, and a wide variety of approaches. Not only is this book informative, it is entertaining and injected with humor.

I recommend this book to all interested in the topic!

Jeff Messenger, author of "The Shroud of Torrington."
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NHBunion
Not So Much
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2015
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I had high hopes for this book but much of it was an introduction to the paranormal world--something I'm already very familiar with. I wish the author experienced more "true" ghost encounters vs. just stories. Had I leafed thru this book @ a bricks & mortar store I would have put it back on the shelf. Alas.......
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D Clark
A Sincere Inquiry into Ghostly Events with Good Humor
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2007
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John Kachuba makes me laugh. I like that. In "Ghosthunters," as in his first two books on ghost hunting, he also gives lively accounts of local history along with his open-hearted ghost tales. Kachuba begins with Ghostology 101 where he presents a cogent and valuable account of current Western thought about ghosts and other paranormal occurrences. Then he follows with a consciously gathered assortment of stories and personalities that shed clear light on his topic of paranormal events. His light-hearted style handles serious material easily, and his on-site personal research lends intimacy to the reader. Kachuba also shares his internet experience and encourages us to build community on the search for information about things that go bump in the night. I felt safe when interviewed by John because of his warm and fair telling of our shared human experiences. In "Ghosthunters," you can expect to be comfortably informed while being entertained by Kachuba's fine writing.
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An excellent book on ghosts and ghosthunting
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2007
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Often, I am disappointed by the quality of writing in books about ghosts and the paranormal. John Kachuba, however, does not disappoint. He recounts his personal exploration of various types of ghosthunting with a variety of fascinating people in a balanced and thoroughly entertaining way. This is an excellent introduction to the subject, and enjoyable reading for novices and enthusiasts alike.
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Janie Owens
Good Paranormal Read
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2017
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Very interesting and informative for one seeking more knowledge about the paranormal.
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Diannespiritlight
I'm in this book and I loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2014
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I am one of the Mediums in this book, and loved how John described the setting, the mood, just really letting you 'be there' and his talent is unbelievable! The Spirits love him!!!

Rev Dianne Frazier
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Michael Lester
five star
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2008
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Good job sending it to me in a timely manner. I well recommend this product and its sender.
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The Rev. Randy P. Orso
I also like a good story
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
Ghosthunters: On the Trail of Mediums, Dowsers, Spirit Seekers and Other Investigators of America ’s Paranormal World”
by John B. Kachuba
I pride myself on being a skeptic and a reasonable man. I also like a good story. This dualism leads me to read “Ghosthunters: On the Trail of Mediums, Dowsers, Spirit Seekers and Other Investigators of America’s Paranormal World” by John B. Kachuba with a kind of duplicity that wants a good scare and also a factual read of debunking or at least some semblance of scientific inquiry into the world of ghosts. Now living in the Poconos, I enjoy a good ghost story told well over a campfire and I like a convincing read. Kachuba does not disappoint on all accounts. Now certainly he describes Ghost hunting as the soft-science and careful art that it is, with all its quirky followers and practitioners. He gives details that can lead to both skepticism and belief in ghosts; he spares the reader nothing while keeping the read action-oriented and full of vitality, even in terms of the afterlife phenomena of hauntings, ghost hunts and the like.

This is not your old recycled ghost story catalogue of familiar tales with sketchy information and somewhat recycled myths. Kachuba takes you on a journey into the paranormal world of mediums, ghost hunters, dowsers, empathic psychics, Spiritualists, and more with a great modernity. References to internet sites, modern podcasts and even online courses for would-be ghost hunters are reviewed in passing throughout the work. It is not so much a reference, but a one-man authored anthology of experiences that Kachuba conveys convincingly and with considerable charm and accuracy that invites you in and captures you spellbound to the anecdote and also imparts an aspect of lesson in the specific part of the paranormal he is discussing. It is never didactic, but often informative in a way most ghost story books are not.

You can feel the wide breath of information imparted is a bit overwhelming a task to condense but Kachuba is concise and wastes little time on unnecessary flowery or gothic asides. However, don’t be fooled it is a passionate inquiry that has captured Kachuba and his readers imagination and his story telling is as good as his journalistic bent to capture the realness of his encounters with both living and the dead. Kachuba fleshes out the spirit world with a kind of charm and everyday approach that is modern and without superstition. He does not ignore the contentions of the non-believer in ghost and also acknowledges the wide array of approached to the paranormal in modern America . Some tongue in cheek light sarcasm can be savored in parts. He will twist your arm more than once if you are a skeptic and if you are a believer in ghosts you will have a treasured new vocabulary for the work people have done trying to document the phenomena. For me I have a few great new ghost stories for my campfire, a very pleasant read and a new respect for a scientifically soft approach to a hard to dismiss obsession of ghost hunting. “Ghosthunters” will delight the skeptic and the ghost-seer alike!
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