About the author
Rupert Oliver Matthews (born 5 December 1961) is a British Reform UK politician serving as the Leicestershire Police and Crime Commissioner since 2021. He was elected as a Conservative Party candidate, initially in 2021 and then re-elected in 2024, before defecting to Reform UK in August 2025. He previously served as a Conservative Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the East Midlands from June 2017 until his term ended on 1 July 2019, and has authored books on the paranormal. == Career == Matthews was educated at Esher Grammar School and worked as a freelance writer and journalist. He has written over 170 books on history, ghosts, cryptozoology, UFOs, paranormal activity, guides to the UK and children's stories. Matthews is the editorial director and a shareholder of Bretwalda Books. Matthews has also run an online course about the paranormal for the International Metaphysical University, on whose website he was described as a 'Professor' until mid-January 2012. == Politics == He served as a councillor for St Mark's ward in Surbiton in Kingston upon Thames, and at the 1997 general election he stood for the Conservatives in the safe Labour constituency of Bootle.
📖 Where to start with Rupert Matthews
💬 What our editors say about Rupert Matthews's books
“Matthews presents a compelling anthology that successfully bridges the gap between ancient legend and modern testimony, creating a vivid tapestry of Surrey’s supernatural history. The blend of historical anecdotes with personal…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Surrey Matthews, Rupert
“This guide offers a meticulous chronicle of England’s most haunted sites, successfully weaving together location data with the emotional weight of unfinished business. However, readers seeking rigorous academic analysis or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Ghosthunter's Guide to England: On the Trail of the Paranormal
“While Matthews delivers a meticulously gathered collection that satisfies those craving localized spectral encounters, this volume may not suit readers seeking rigorous academic analysis or skeptical debunking. It is less…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Hampshire Matthews, Rupert
📋 Editions by Rupert Matthews in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haunted Surrey Matthews, Rupert | 2011 | History Press | 96 | 9780752456348 |
| The Ghosthunter's Guide to England: On the Trail of the Paranorm | 2006 | Countryside Books (GB) | 256 | 9781853069888 |
| Haunted Hampshire Matthews, Rupert | 2009 | History Press | 96 | 9780752448626 |
