About the author
Taryn Plumb is the author of Haunted Maine Lighthouses (Down East Books, 2018) and Haunted Boston: Famous Phantoms, Sinister Sites, and Lingering Legends (Globe Pequot Publishing, 2016). Haunted Maine Lighthouses considers why lighthouses in particular have accumulated so many ghost stories, linking their isolation and history of tragedy to the hauntings attributed to them, while Haunted Boston collects stories of reported ghosts, mysteries, and paranormal happenings across the city. Both books are catalogued under spiritualism and written for general readers interested in regional folklore and local history rather than in paranormal investigation as a discipline. Plumb's two titles share a New England focus, using specific places, lighthouses along the Maine coast, sites around Boston, as the organizing frame for collecting and retelling ghost stories tied to their history.
📖 Where to start with Taryn Plumb
💬 What our editors say about Taryn Plumb's books
“Plumb’s volume offers a charming collection of spectral anecdotes tied to Maine’s lighthouses, effectively capturing the atmospheric weight of isolation and maritime tragedy. The writing is accessible and inviting, making it…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Maine Lighthouses
“This collection offers a straightforward survey of twenty-six American haunted homes, relying on first-hand testimonies and established local lore rather than deep academic analysis. While it successfully captures the eerie…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Houses: Chilling Tales From 26 American Homes Roberts, Nancy
“Plumb’s collection offers a chilling journey through Beantown’s most famous phantoms, appealing strongly to casual enthusiasts of the paranormal. However, it does not suit readers seeking rigorous academic investigation or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Boston: Famous Phantoms, Sinister Sites, and Lingering Legends Plumb, Taryn
📋 Editions by Taryn Plumb in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haunted Maine Lighthouses | 2018 | Down East Books | 144 | 9781608939695 |
| Haunted Houses: Chilling Tales From 26 American Homes Roberts, N | 2020 | Globe Pequot Publishing | 160 | 9781493047130 |
| Haunted Boston: Famous Phantoms, Sinister Sites, and Lingering L | 2016 | Globe Pequot Publishing | 280 | 9780762771813 |
