About the author
Robert King is the author of Ghosts of Neath and Haunted Neath, two collections of ghost stories tied to the Welsh town of Neath, published by Amberley and The History Press respectively. The books draw on local history reaching back to Roman times, covering figures such as the monks said to wander the ruins of Neath Abbey and reports of ghostly miners in the surrounding mountains. Haunted Neath is presented as the product of forty years of collecting stories from the town's streets, cemeteries, and alehouses, with the author noting that most of the accounts had not previously been published. Both books favor first-hand local testimony over broader theorizing about the supernatural, and are aimed at readers with a specific interest in Neath and South Wales local history as much as at general readers of regional ghost lore.
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“Robert King delivers a compelling tapestry of spectral secrets, effectively blending local myths with eyewitness testimonies to create a vivid portrait of Neath’s haunted history. The narrative successfully brings to life tales…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghosts of Neath King, Robert
“This compilation succeeds by offering a grounded, atmospheric look at Neath’s spectral history through Robert King’s extensive investigations. The blend of rare narratives, such as the phantom monks and mysterious savior, with…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Neath King, Robert
