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Great American ghost stories -- Volume One

Great American ghost stories -- Volume One

Volume One
FolkloreHorror
Pages
272
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection gathers classic American ghost stories from various authors, including Ambrose Bierce. Readers will encounter tales of the supernatural, the eerie, and the unexplained, rooted in American folklore and settings. Prepare for chilling encounters with spectral figures and unsettling events that linger long after the final page.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

MysteriousAtmospheric

Genres

Folklore Horror Paranormal Short Stories Gothic

Authors

A
Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist, and satirist.

C
Charles Waugh

Charles Waugh is an author who knows his way around a good scare. He's the editor behind Great American Ghost Stories and a contributor to Asimov's Ghosts, showing a clear knack for the spooky and the speculative. If you're looking for tales that will send a shiver down your spine, Waugh's collections are a solid bet.

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Frank D. McSherry

Frank D. McSherry is the author behind Great American Ghost Stories and Strange Maine. He's a go-to for readers who enjoy a good scare and a touch of the unusual.

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Martin H. Greenberg

Martin Harry Greenberg (March 1, 1941 – June 25, 2011) was an American academic and anthologist in many genres, including mysteries and horror, but especially in speculative fiction. In all, he compiled 1,298 anthologies and commissioned over 8,200 original short stories. He founded Tekno Books, a packager of more than 2000 published books. He was also a co-founder of the Sci-Fi Channel. Greenberg was also an expert in terrorism and the Middle East. He was a longtime friend, colleague and busine...