About the author
Christopher Balzano is the author of several books on regional hauntings and paranormal folklore in the United States, including Ghosts of the Bridgewater Triangle and Dark Woods, both published by Schiffer Publishing and centered on southeastern Massachusetts, as well as Haunted Ocala National Forest and its companion for younger readers, The Ghostly Tales of Ocala National Forest, both set in Florida. His books combine local history with collected accounts of hauntings, UFO sightings, and unexplained phenomena tied to specific places, such as the Bridgewater Triangle on the Massachusetts-Rhode Island border and Freetown State Forest, where he connects reported hauntings to a history of crime and cult activity. A further title, Haunted Florida Love Stories, pairs romantic legend with reportedly haunted Florida landmarks such as Bellamy Bridge. Balzano's work sits within popular regional ghost-story writing, aimed at readers interested in local paranormal lore and history.
📖 Where to start with Christopher Balzano
💬 What our editors say about Christopher Balzano's books
“Balzano delivers a compelling investigation into the sinister reputation of Massachusetts' Freetown State Forest. The book meticulously unearths interconnected threads of history, from ancient spirits to modern ritualistic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Dark Woods: Cults, Crime, and the Paranormal in the Freetown State Forest, Massachusetts
“Balzano delivers a thorough exploration of one of New England's most notorious paranormal zones. The book succeeds in compiling diverse accounts, from ghostly apparitions at Profile and Anawan Rocks to legends surrounding…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghosts of the Bridgewater Triangle
“While Balzano provides an atmospheric entry point for those new to Florida’s haunted lore, this book is not for skeptics or those seeking rigorous academic analysis of spiritualism. It lacks the depth required by serious…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Ocala National Forest Balzano, Christopher
📋 Editions by Christopher Balzano in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Woods: Cults, Crime, and the Paranormal in the Freetown Sta | 2007 | Schiffer Publishing | 176 | 9780764327995 |
| Ghosts of the Bridgewater Triangle | 2008 | Schiffer Publishing | 224 | 9780764330063 |
| Haunted Ocala National Forest Balzano, Christopher | 2022 | History Press | 128 | 9781467148665 |
| Haunted Florida Love Stories Balzano, Christopher | — | History Press | 144 | 9781467145688 |
| The Ghostly Tales of Ocala National Forest Balzano, Christopher | 2024 | Arcadia Children's Books | 112 | 9781467197588 |
