About the author
Dan Smith is the author of Ghosts of Bobby Mackey's Music World, published in editions by the History Press and History Press Library Editions. The book documents the reputed hauntings connected to a Kentucky venue with a long and troubled history, tracing reports of paranormal activity back through episodes of violence, illegal gambling, and death at the site since the nineteenth century. It belongs to the regional true-crime-and-haunting genre common to History Press titles, combining local history research with collected eyewitness and legend material for readers interested in American ghost lore tied to a specific location. The catalogue lists no other works or biographical details for this author, and the name is common enough that it should not be assumed to refer to any other writer of the same name.
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💬 What our editors say about Dan Smith's books
“This title offers a compelling collection of spectral tales, meticulously chronicling Cincinnati's supernatural landscape. While it succeeds in capturing the eerie atmosphere of places like Carew Tower and various historic sites,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghosts of Cincinnati: The Dark Side of the Queen City
“Smith delivers a thorough account of Bobby Mackey's Music World, weaving together grim historical events with chilling paranormal reports. While the narrative is engaging for fans of local legend and occult history, it may not…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghosts of Bobby Mackey's Music World Smith, Dan
“This book caters specifically to true believers in haunted locations and fans of gritty, real-world horror stories. It is not suited for skeptics seeking rigorous academic debunking or readers who prefer fictionalized ghost tales…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghosts of Bobby Mackey's Music World
📋 Editions by Dan Smith in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghosts of Cincinnati: The Dark Side of the Queen City | 2009 | History Press Library Edit | 130 | 9781540223722 |
| Ghosts of Bobby Mackey's Music World Smith, Dan | 2013 | History Press | 144 | 9781626192225 |
| Ghosts of Bobby Mackey's Music World | 2013 | History Press Library Edit | 146 | 9781540222411 |