Book Review: “Killing Patton” by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard
I don’t particularly subscribe to Bill O’Reilly’s political beliefs, but that’s neither here nor there. My boss strongly recommended his “Killing…” series to me, and as an avowed history buff, it didn’t take much persuading. Because I work a stone’s throw away from the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Boulder (not to mention the
Movie Review: The Conjuring 2 (spoilers)
During a week in which truth versus fictionalization in paranormal pop culture has been very much at the forefront of my mind, I finally caved this evening and watched The Conjuring 2. Before I go any further, I have to admit right off the bat that I have some baggage where this particular story is concerned.
Haunted Case Files – Cripple Creek
The first of four episodes of Haunted Case Files that feature my work should air in the U.S. this weekend. It covers an investigation of the Outlaws and Lawmen Jail Museum in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Don’t mistake Haunted Case Files for being a 100% factual account of those cases, however; much of it has been dramatized for effect, and
DragonCon 2016 – the highs, the lows, and everything in between
As the Labor Day weekend here in the U.S. comes to a close, my wife and I are home from Dragon Con. And what a weekend it’s been! First things first. We flew into Atlanta on Thursday and checked into the Ritz (I know, I know — it’s not that we’re high-falutin’, this was the only hotel
Wellington Marches Again
The third book in the Wellington Undead saga, The Company of Shadows, is now available to buy over at Amazon. American readers can pick it up https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G26422C#nav-subnav and UK readers can buy it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01G26422C Here’s an extract from the book. I hope you enjoy it. The common British soldier is, by and large, filth;
30 East Drive – Moving In With The World’s Most Violent Poltergeist
I’m sitting in the bar of the Doubletree in Chelsea, enjoying a pint of Stella Artois and writing a few lines about recent events. It has been a whirlwind week, seven nights of paranormal investigation in a row, with roughly a thousand miles of driving stuffed in between, and precious little downtime. I flew in
The Case of a Lifetime – Hunting the Black Monk of Pontefract
Number 30 East Drive, Pontefract, is an unassuming little house, one of thousands like it across the United Kingdom. If one didn’t know of its incredible history, it would be difficult to believe that this was the scene of what many paranormal investigators claim to be the most violent poltergeist haunting ever recorded. The case,
A night in a haunted town house – part III
Gamely, the five of us trooped upstairs. This place was buzzing, and we all felt a keen sense of anticipation. The children’s bedroom was surprisingly large, made all the more so by the complete lack of furniture. It was carpeted, and the floor was comfortable enough to sit on. Jason, Linda, Randy, Robbin, and
A Night in a haunted town house – Part II
Hot damn. We all looked at one another with raised eyebrows. I’m not a big believer in coincidence on a good day, but the interactions with the Ovilus so far were almost impossible to write off as mere chance. The homeowner and Randy went upstairs after our break, determined to investigate matters further. I remained
A night in a haunted town house
For the better part of the last ten years, I have heard stories about a townhouse not too far outside of Denver. A friend purchased the place back in 1998. It’s now a rental property, and has recently become vacant after the last tenants left. When fellow investigators and long-time friends Randy and Robbin invited
