About the author
Thomas Kingsley Troupe is the author of a body of nonfiction for young readers about ghosts and haunted places, published mainly by Crabtree Branches and Hi Jinx Press. Titles on sale include Haunted Prisons, Haunted Ships and Lighthouses, Haunted Graveyards and Temples, Haunted Hotels (also issued as a bilingual English-Spanish edition), and Searching for Ghosts. The books use short, leveled, illustrated text aimed at school-age children, pairing accounts of reportedly haunted sites with activities and critical-thinking prompts rather than arguing for the reality of ghosts. With 13 books in this catalogue, Troupe appears to specialize in accessible, classroom-friendly series nonfiction covering spooky history and folklore across settings from prisons to lighthouses to religious sites, for young readers drawn to ghost stories presented as reading practice.
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💬 What our editors say about Thomas Kingsley Troupe's books
“This volume serves as a gentle introduction to the paranormal, utilizing vibrant illustrations and accessible language to engage its target demographic. It successfully balances educational content regarding investigative tools…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Searching for Ghosts Troupe, Thomas Kingsley
“Troupe presents a curated collection of extreme ESP narratives focused on inexplicable disappearances, offering an unsettling look at reality's fractures. The approachable tone ensures broad accessibility, making it suitable for…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Extreme Stories about ESP Troupe, Thomas Kingsley
“While Troupe succeeds in making spectral phenomena approachable for younger readers, this collection may not suit those seeking rigorous academic analysis or deeply complex philosophical treatises on the occult. The narratives…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Extreme Ghost Stories Troupe, Thomas Kingsley
