This was a fun one to listen to. Nearly all of the stories were new to me with the exception of the mention of Helen at the Ohio State Reformatory. Years ago a group of friends and I stayed overnight there for a ghost hunting expedition, and we actually smelled Helen's perfume while exploring her closet in her living quarters. It was spooky for sure!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an audio edition of this book in exchange for my honest review.

"Haunted in America" by Leslie Rule is a chilling and captivating exploration of paranormal phenomena across the United States. Renowned author and true crime expert Ann Rule delves into the realms of the supernatural, sharing a collection of eerie and inexplicable tales that will leave readers with a lingering sense of intrigue and unease.

One of the book's standout qualities is Rule's meticulous research and attention to detail. Drawing from a wealth of historical records, eyewitness accounts, and personal interviews, she paints a vivid picture of each haunting, immersing readers in the atmosphere and setting of each paranormal encounter. Rule's ability to blend factual information with captivating storytelling creates a compelling narrative that blurs the line between the tangible and the supernatural.

Throughout the book, Rule demonstrates her talent for building suspense and tension, making each story an engrossing and suspenseful journey into the unknown. From haunted houses and ghostly apparitions to unexplained phenomena and encounters with the otherworldly, "Haunted in America" offers a diverse range of supernatural experiences that cater to a wide array of interests.

What sets this book apart is Rule's objective and balanced approach to the subject matter. While she presents the stories with a sense of wonder and fascination, she also acknowledges the skepticism and rational explanations that often accompany paranormal investigations. This allows readers to form their own opinions and interpretations, whether they are staunch believers or skeptics seeking alternative explanations.

However, it's worth noting that some readers may find the pacing uneven throughout the book. Certain stories may captivate and thrill, while others may feel less compelling or lacking in depth. Additionally, readers who prefer a more comprehensive analysis of the paranormal phenomena or a deeper exploration of the cultural and historical context may find themselves wanting more from the book.

In conclusion, "Haunted in America" is a well-researched and engaging collection of ghostly encounters that will appeal to both fans of the paranormal and those curious about the unexplained. Ann Rule's skillful storytelling and ability to transport readers to the haunted locations make for an eerie and entertaining reading experience. Whether you are a believer in the supernatural or a skeptic seeking a captivating glimpse into the unknown, this book is sure to provide a spine-tingling journey through the haunted corners of America.

I absolutely loved this audio book, kept me hooked from start ot finish and even looked up some the cases detailed

This book was a bunch of short ghost stories about various buildings around America. I liked this one overall but found it to be a little too long and overdone. Had I have known the length of this book I probably would not have requested it.

Agh, I'm always down for an excellent paranormal non-fiction book. I was quite literally raised on them, I feel. Anytime we would visit a new town or state that harbored a gift shop, I would go straight to the book section that discussed and debated on local ghost stories and popular haunts to frequent. Haunted in America scratched that itch for me and I'm so glad I was able to get my hands on it.

Leslie did a fantastic job with the stories. Just like her Mom! So fun to listen to and interestingly most of them are located in my home state!

Thank you to the publisher, Andrews McMeel Audio and Netgalley for the advanced listener copy. This is my honest review.

Interesting and well written I just personally couldn’t get into the story. Just a little slow and unbelievable at some points. Ending predictable and also way too drawn out. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was a fun listen especially around Halloween. Since I live in PA and a lot of the stories take place in PA, it was definitely interesting to me.

Haunted in America: True Ghost Stories From The Best of Leslie Rule Collection by Leslie Rule, narrated by Lisa Flanagan, is a compendium of the best of Leslie Rule’s ghost explorations and interviews. With the most-spine tingling stories from the author’s previous four books, Coast to Coast Ghosts, When the Ghost Screams, Ghosts Among Us, and Ghost in the Mirror, along with new and updated accounts and theories, Rule brings her original voice to this omnibus of chilling, fascinating tales.

Haunted in America is an interesting listen for believers and skeptics alike. I liked that while there are plenty of tales of encounters, some spooky and others hopeful, there was great importance placed on respect for the current owners of these locations, the people that have had the experiences, the souls of those that might be trying to communicate, and the families that are left behind. I thought that the focus on history, research, and respect was a bit gratifying and quite the change from attitude many ghost researchers and hunters seem to have in the field, and the way media presents it. I thought that the narrator did a great job of telling the stories with the respect and solemnity due the subject matter- especially when relating the details of tragedies and death that often come hand in hand with tales of hauntings. I did not always agree with the authors take of certain situations and stories, but I did appreciate the honest and well researched relating of both her experiences and those she discovered in interviews and through research.

I love reading ghost stories. This was a fantastic audiobook! Tons of new hauntings I had never heard of - even though I knew about the Galaxy plane crash I had never heard about the haunting.

It was so much fun to listen to.

Highly recommend and thanks to NetGalley for the read!

This was really interesting! I'm not a big believer in ghosts but I enjoy stories of haunted places. Ms. Rule did a great job of telling the stories of people's strange events at potentially haunted locations. I really like how she did a lot of research about the history of the locations to see if any events in the past lined up with stories people shared of their experiences. Overall, really good storytelling! I also really enjoyed the narrator of the audiobook.

Thank you to the author, publisher, narrator and Net Galley for providing a free edition of this title in exchange for my review.

This was a collection of stories previously written by the author, with a few new updates. IT wasn't awful, but I expected something a bit different based on the summary provided.

Narration for the audiobook was good, enjoyable to listen to.

3 stars for 'it was ok'

I've loved ghost stories since I was old enough to know what they were. This audiobook gave me hours of entertainment as I worked. My only problem was not getting my work done when I stopped just to listen. The narrator was great, the voice was clear and crisp, and the content was very interesting. I would love to read/hear more from this author and narrator.

This is great fun, my kids and I listened to it in the car on the way to school in the mornings. It's a great way to pass the time on a long drive or while busy doing something, it's interesting and quirky, and makes you stop and think about the past, the souls left behind . Some of the stories are a little sad, some a little hair-raising, and not all are completely suitable for young children.

Three and a half stars.

Thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for my ARC.

I love paranormal books and was so excited to receive the audio book for “Haunted in America!” This book is a well thought out and organized collection of ghost stories. What is great about it is you can easily stop and start the book, yet finish the story you are on. It is a great book to listen to while driving!

On a recent trip to Tahoe I was listening to the chapter about Donner Pass and my baby screamed in her sleep right as Leslie talks about seeing the ghost of a child in a photo in that very spot! So freaky! Haha

If you are into ghosts definitely check this one out. It is so well researched and interesting. Thank you to NetGalley, and the publisher for the audio book in exchange for an honest review!

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the audio version. Now this is a really great book! Absolutely packed full of ghost story after ghost story! Highly recommend. I loved the narrator's voice. I read a ghost stories book a few months ago and it was hardly any stories and the author ended up turning it into a feminist man hating book. This book is simple to the point and it is just 10 hours of audiobook ghost stories. Highly recommend

I've been on a true crime and paranormal kick with tons of different YouTubers and podcasts and had to check out Haunted in America! Totally worth it if you are on a kick of either of these as well like please take a listen to this audiobook. These had me spooked, enthralled and ready to dig deeper. If you like Lore, Morbid, Cult podcast or other spooky podcasts that are well researched, and entertaining pick this up!


Tha k you so much for this chance to read this audiobook!

I really enjoyed this audiobook, full of interesting real life ghost stories and backed up with lots of research.
Leslie Rule has given us a detailed paranormal insight on lots of people that lived over a hundred years ago and it’s truly fascinating! I’m definitely going to read or listen to more by Leslie Rule.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for this arc. This full of wonderful, creepy, and sad stories. It has a great collection of stories. I listened to the audio book which was fantastic.

Haunted in America by Leslie Rule is a collection of the "best of" ghost stories. I enjoyed listening to the book on Audio, and it was well organized by themes. I loved the stories of the amusement parks and the carousels.

Historically, when I have thought about ghost stories, it has been of haunted houses, and creepy vibes. The research that the author did to document these stories was well thought out, and balanced, and I learned that earth-bound spirits are not always scary. I also enjoyed hearing her connection to the Salem witch trials.

A fun read, I listened to this book in my car back and forth on errands and I would recommend to those who enjoy history, ghost stories, and entertaining short stories.

I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher via NetGalley, so I can give an honest review about how I feel about this book, Thank you for the opportunity for the early read!