About the author
Richard J. Kimmel writes regional paranormal history focused on New Jersey, publishing with Schiffer Publishing. His books here, Ghosts of Central New Jersey: Bizarre Strange & Deadly, WWII Ghosts: Artifacts Can Talk, and Folklore of the New Jersey Shore: History, the Supernatural, and Beyond, combine local history with reported hauntings, tying specific sites, such as the Burlington County Prison Museum and Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital, to their associated ghost stories. WWII Ghosts takes a more specific angle, examining wartime artifacts through the lens of paranormal archaeology and methods such as pendulum dowsing and psychometry. Kimmel's approach favors place-based storytelling, folklore, and firsthand investigation over broader theory, and his books are aimed at readers with a regional interest in New Jersey history and hauntings, or a general appetite for location-driven ghost stories.
📖 Where to start with Richard J Kimmel
💬 What our editors say about Richard J Kimmel's books
“Kimmel delivers a cohesive narrative that effectively intertwines historical fact with occult mystery along the Jersey coast. The prose is accessible, guiding readers through locations like Seabrook-Wilson House and Devil's Tower…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Folklore of the New Jersey Shore: History, the Supernatural, and Beyond
“Kimmel delivers a spirited entry into regional ghost lore, effectively mapping the paranormal geography of Central New Jersey through specific, well-known locations. The text succeeds in creating an atmospheric guide for those…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghosts of Central New Jersey: Bizarre Strange & Deadly
“This book serves as a functional guide for those interested in Buffalo's haunted locations, offering historical context and practical advice for exploration. However, it is not suitable for readers seeking rigorous academic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Buffalo: Ghosts of the Queen City
📋 Editions by Richard J Kimmel in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folklore of the New Jersey Shore: History, the Supernatural, and | — | Schiffer Publishing | 192 | 9780764341274 |
| Ghosts of Central New Jersey: Bizarre Strange & Deadly | 2010 | Schiffer Publishing | 192 | 9780764334429 |
| Haunted Buffalo: Ghosts of the Queen City | 2009 | History Press Library Edit | 130 | 9781540220530 |
| WWII Ghosts: Artifacts Can Talk | 2009 | Schiffer Publishing | 192 | 9780764331596 |
