This is a handy beginner's guide to ghosts and spirits that I found at the local library sale a while ago. I wasn't sure on the value of the information, but knew it would either be a nice addition to my own paranormal shelf or to my Little Free Library, especially with Halloween approaching.

There is some really good information in this book. It's well researched and combined with pictures and illustrations that really help the topics being discussed. Starting with what a ghost is, Maynard also goes into the history of ghost stories, a few haunted locations and well known hauntings, and even the basics of researching claims with basic ghost hunting techniques (the book was originally written in 1977 and updated in 1991, so the equipment mentioned isn't recent, but it is still viable, especially for a beginner that can't necessarily afford fancy meters and digital readers).

All in all, a handy little book and a worthy addition to my paranormal shelf. ( )