About the author
Neil Arnold is a British folklorist and paranormal researcher based in Kent, known for his county-by-county studies of ghost lore and for his writing on cryptozoology. His books for The History Press include Haunted Isle of Sheppey and Haunted Chatham, both drawing on local testimony and archival research to document reported hauntings in specific Kent towns and landmarks. Shadows in the Sky: The Haunted Airways of Britain widens the scope to reports of unexplained aerial phenomena across the country, from ghostly aircraft to phantom airships. Arnold's approach treats these accounts as folklore worth recording and cross-referencing rather than as claims to be proven, and his books are organized around place and testimony in the manner of a regional gazetteer. His writing suits readers with an interest in British local ghost lore and in the history behind reportedly haunted sites.
📖 Where to start with Neil Arnold
💬 What our editors say about Neil Arnold's books
“Arnold’s work is a compelling dive into the spectral tapestry of the Isle of Sheppey, meticulously uncovering unexplained phenomena in its marshes. While it successfully captures the island's rugged beauty and supernatural lore,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Isle of Sheppey Arnold, Neil
“Neil Arnold offers a fascinating, if eccentric, catalog of British aerial anomalies that moves far beyond standard UFO lore. The inclusion of flying jellyfish, griffins, and metal rains provides a unique flavor to the genre.…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Shadows in the Sky: The Haunted Airways of Britain Arnold, Neil
“Arnold delivers a meticulous unearthing of Chatham’s supernatural heritage, bridging historical narrative with ethereal presence. It suits those who enjoy spectral secrets and ancient folklore in a local context. However, readers…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Chatham Arnold, Neil
📋 Editions by Neil Arnold in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haunted Isle of Sheppey Arnold, Neil | 2014 | History Press | 96 | 9780750952132 |
| Shadows in the Sky: The Haunted Airways of Britain Arnold, Neil | — | History Press | 192 | 9780752465630 |
| Haunted Chatham Arnold, Neil | 2012 | History Press | 96 | 9780752461731 |
