About the author
Meg Gaertner is the author of Haunted Houses, published by Apex as part of a nonfiction series for young readers. The book introduces well-known haunted-house legends, laying out what each story claims, considering possible explanations, and noting what remains unresolved or unverified. It is written in short, accessible paragraphs paired with images, a format built for early and reluctant readers rather than for adult audiences, and it includes reference material such as a glossary or further-reading section typical of school and library nonfiction. Gaertner's approach favors presenting a legend alongside a skeptical or explanatory angle rather than asserting that the reported phenomena are real, keeping the book closer to introductory nonfiction than to first-person paranormal testimony. The catalogue lists two editions of the same title, both from Apex in 2022, aimed at classroom and library use.
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💬 What our editors say about Meg Gaertner's books
“This title is a polished introduction to haunted house lore, relying on clarity and visual appeal to draw in newcomers to the genre. However, it does not suit seasoned paranormal researchers or skeptics seeking rigorous…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Houses Gaertner, Meg
“Gaertner succeeds in making the eerie topic of haunted dwellings approachable for a general audience. The volume effectively blends age-old tales with modern interpretations, offering a broad spectrum of views from cultural myths…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Houses Gaertner, Meg
