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Ghostlore

Unveiling 50 Phantoms That Have Haunted History

Icy Sedgwick

ISBN-13: 9780241726204
RRP: £19.99
Size: 202 x 256
Weight: 798g
Pages: 192
Publication date: 7th August 2025
Binding: Hardback
Imprint: DK

As long as there has been a movement in the corner of your eye, a strange noise in the dark, or a chilling feeling in your stomach, there have been ghost stories.

An exquisitely illustrated look at the stories of 50 ghosts from around the world, written by folklore and supernatural expert Icy Sedgwick, host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast and author of DK’s Rebel Folklore.
From mischievous German poltergeists to Nigerian Madam Koi Koi, who haunts schools looking for unruly children, Ghostlore reveals the sinister stories behind the phantoms that have terrified history.
Perfect for fans of supernatural tales and readers with an interest in world mythology.

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