About the author
Kathryn Vercillo is the author of Ghosts of Alcatraz (2008) and Ghosts of San Francisco (2007), both published by Schiffer Publishing. The two books collect ghost lore and reportedly haunted locations tied to specific San Francisco Bay Area landmarks, from the fog-bound former prison on Alcatraz Island to mansions, hotels, and other sites across the city. Each book gathers first-person accounts and local stories rather than analyzing them, presenting the material as regional history and urban legend for readers interested in the folklore attached to particular places. The tone is narrative and anecdotal, aimed at general readers and local-history enthusiasts rather than researchers, and both volumes sit within Schiffer's broader series of city- and site-specific ghost-lore titles. Readers drawn to San Francisco history with a supernatural angle will find both books cover overlapping ground from different vantage points, one confined to Alcatraz and the other citywide.
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💬 What our editors say about Kathryn Vercillo's books
“Vercillo’s approach is charmingly accessible, offering a delightful mix of historical anecdotes and introductory investigative tips. However, serious academic researchers or those seeking rigorous, peer-reviewed paranormal…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghosts of San Francisco
“This title caters specifically to enthusiasts of site-specific hauntings and American prison folklore. It succeeds in documenting the pervasive melancholy and spectral phenomena associated with Alcatraz, offering a curated…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghosts of Alcatraz
