About the author
Lydia Lukidis is the author, on this list, of Haunted Hotels and Haunted Houses, two short nonfiction titles for young readers published by Bolt! in 2022. Both books take a similar approach: they gather firsthand accounts of strange sightings, sounds, and smells reported at specific hotels and houses, then set those stories alongside the historical record and plausible explanations, leaving readers to weigh the evidence themselves rather than presenting the hauntings as settled fact. The tone is inquisitive rather than frightening, aimed at middle-grade readers being introduced to ghost lore as a genre with its own history and conventions. Lukidis's books function as an entry point into paranormal nonfiction for younger audiences, pairing local legend with basic research skills - comparing testimony, checking dates, considering alternative causes - rather than asking readers to simply accept the supernatural framing at face value.
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💬 What our editors say about Lydia Lukidis's books
“Lydia Lukidis offers a thoughtful exploration of haunted hotels that prioritizes context over cheap scares. The book succeeds in its goal of uncovering spectral secrets while respecting the historical narratives behind them.…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Hotels Lukidis, Lydia
“Lukidis offers a refreshing departure from standard ghost stories by focusing on historical foundations and scientific theories. This analytical approach suits readers who prefer critical examination over supernatural…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Houses Lukidis, Lydia
