Explore the hidden, haunted side of the Big Apple with Allen Sircy’s latest release, Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: New York City. Known as the “American Hauntstorian,” Sircy, a prolific author of over 20 books on the haunted history of the United States, takes readers on a chilling journey through the macabre and mysterious past of one of the world’s most iconic cities.
Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: New York City delves into the eerie legends and haunting lore that have long been buried beneath the bustling streets of the Big Apple. From the spectral corridors of the infamous Tombs Prison to the ghostly tales surrounding the old Tweed Courthouse, Sircy unearths the stories that continue to haunt New York’s rich history.
The book also explores the disturbing practice of galvanism, where early doctors experimented with electricity in attempts to bring the dead back to life. Readers will encounter the rich folklore of Native American spirits that once roamed Manhattan, as well as the mystical world of voodoo that thrived in hidden corners of the city.
“We often think of New York as the city that never sleeps,” says Sircy. “But beneath the surface, there’s a shadowy past filled with tales of ghosts, grave robbing, and galvanism.”
One of the many riveting accounts in the book is that of the Lower Manhattan Slasher, whose terrifying spree in 1981 left a wave of fear across the city. Readers will also relive the chilling saga of A.T. Stewart, one of New York’s wealthiest men, whose body was stolen from its grave and held for ransom—casting a long shadow over the city’s elite.
Other chilling tales include the legendary Long Island Sea Serpent, said to have terrorized fishermen and beachgoers in 1895, and the eerie phenomenon of Spiritualism that swept New York City in the 19th century. Sircy delves into the mystical world of voodoo that thrived in the city’s hidden corners and revisits the 19th-century Spiritualism craze, highlighting William H. Mumler, a famed spirit photographer whose alleged ghostly images captivated the public.
Ghost Stories & Graveyard Tales: New York City is available now at bookstores nationwide and online at Amazon.com. Whether you’re a history buff, a paranormal enthusiast, or simply love a good ghost story, Sircy’s latest work promises to leave you both intrigued and unnerved.
