About the author
Mark Leslie is the name behind a run of Canadian-focused ghost story collections, including Tomes of Terror: Haunted Bookstores and Libraries, published by Dundurn Press in 2014. The catalogue also lists Spooky Sudbury: True Tales of the Eerie & Unexplained and Haunted Hamilton: The Ghosts of Dundurn Castle and Other Steeltown Shivers, both also from Dundurn Press. Together the books form a series of local hauntings guides, moving from bookstores and libraries worldwide to specific Ontario cities such as Sudbury and Hamilton, mixing historical research with collected ghost stories and local legend. The tone across the titles is narrative and anecdotal, aimed at readers who enjoy regional folklore and are curious about reportedly haunted, real-world locations they might visit. Haunted Hamilton was shortlisted for a Hamilton Arts Council Literary Award in nonfiction. The books work well for readers building a shelf of Canadian ghost-story guides organized by place rather than theme.
📖 Where to start with Mark Leslie
💬 What our editors say about Mark Leslie's books
“This compilation effectively captures the unsettling atmosphere of healthcare institutions turned sites of paranormal lore. While it succeeds in evoking a sense of unease through tales of birth, death, and spectral echoes, it may…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Hospitals: Eerie Tales about Hospitals, Sanatoriums, and Other Institutions
“Mark Leslie’s collection serves as a fascinating chronicle for enthusiasts of local ghost stories and metaphysical tethers. By focusing on Sudbury’s industrial smog and nickel mines alongside its spiritual gravity, the book…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Spooky Sudbury: True Tales of the Eerie & Unexplained
“This title serves as an engaging guide for enthusiasts of local hauntings and regional spiritualism, offering a unique blend of historical context and paranormal testimony. However, it may not suit readers seeking rigorous…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Hamilton: The Ghosts of Dundurn Castle and Other Steeltown Shivers
📋 Editions by Mark Leslie in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haunted Hospitals: Eerie Tales about Hospitals, Sanatoriums, and | 2017 | Dundurn Press | 224 | 9781459737860 |
| Spooky Sudbury: True Tales of the Eerie & Unexplained | — | Dundurn Press | 264 | 9781459719231 |
| Haunted Hamilton: The Ghosts of Dundurn Castle and Other Steelto | — | Dundurn Press | 200 | 9781459704015 |
| Tomes of Terror: Haunted Bookstores and Libraries | 2014 | Dundurn Press | 272 | 9781459728608 |
