About the author
Barbara Sillery is the author of the "Haunting of..." series published by Pelican Publishing Company, which gathers regional ghost stories from the American South. The series includes "The Haunting of Louisiana" (2001), "The Haunting of Mississippi" (2011) and "The Haunting of Cape Cod and the Islands" (2014), each combining local history with accounts of reputedly haunted plantations, cemeteries and historic sites. Sillery, who describes herself as drawn to old buildings and untold stories, researches the documented history behind each location before presenting its ghost lore, blending regional history with narrative storytelling. Her books are aimed at readers interested in Southern and coastal American folklore and history-based ghost writing rather than paranormal investigation or theory. They sit in the spiritualism and occult-philosophy sections of the catalogue.
📖 Where to start with Barbara Sillery
💬 What our editors say about Barbara Sillery's books
“Sillery offers a meticulous exploration of over twenty locations, effectively intertwining chilling encounters with rigorous historical research. The book succeeds in challenging the reader to ponder the line between folklore and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Haunting of Cape Cod and the Islands Sillery, Barbara
“Sillery’s text serves as an engaging guide for enthusiasts of Southern Gothic atmosphere and local hauntings, particularly those drawn to the specific lore of Louisiana’s plantations. However, it does not suit readers seeking…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Haunting of Louisiana Sillery, Barbara
“Barbara Sillery delivers a well-organized compendium of spectral secrets, appealing strongly to enthusiasts of regional ghost stories and local history. The book succeeds in its goal of uncovering legends across Mississippi’s…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Haunting of Mississippi Sillery, Barbara
📋 Editions by Barbara Sillery in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haunting of Cape Cod and the Islands Sillery, Barbara | 2014 | Pelican Publishing Company | 288 | 9781455619931 |
| The Haunting of Louisiana Sillery, Barbara | 2001 | Pelican Publishing Company | 224 | 9781565549050 |
| The Haunting of Mississippi Sillery, Barbara | 2011 | Pelican Publishing Company | 312 | 9781589807990 |
