Engaging … Ghosted explores the shifting balance of power between mediums and investigators - the traumatised grief of desperate World War I parents giving way to the macho nerd-dom of the modern “ghost-hunter,” out for spectral scalps and YouTube hits … Vernon's real subject is the basic need to believe, as true now as at the turn of the last century. Indeed, perhaps it's more vital - and human - than ever before.

New York Times

A lively, highly readable book.

The Daily Mail

Whether you believe in ghosts or are sceptical – this book will enthral. Vernon describes beautifully the history of ghost hunting and questions why we keep searching for ghosts. Ghosted is not really about ghosts at all – but about the living, and the grief which touches us all.

Professor Alice Gregory

Ghosted is a unique and deeply personal journey through the world of paranormal investigation, and the very human emotions that fuel our yearning for a glimpse of the world beyond … Alice Vernon presents the social and cultural role that ghosts play in our lives, whether we believe they're real or not.

Kate Cherrell

In this overview of our long-standing fascination with ghosts, Alice Vernon offers an honest, respectful and thought-provoking reflection on grief and the conflicting forces of scepticism and belief.

Maria J. Pérez Cuervo, founder and editor of Hellebore

Whether you believe in ghosts or are skeptical-this book will enthral. Vernon describes beautifully the history of ghost hunting and questions why we keep searching for ghosts. Ghosted is not really about ghosts at all-but about the living, and the grief which touches us all.

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