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Praise for Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes: ""Not only do Hieber and Janes manage to shine a vaporous corpse-light on familiar tales like the doomed ghost ships of New England, the dream duo reintroduce several trailblazers forgotten by history like Charlotte Cushman, a nineteenth-century actor revered for playing Shakespeare and John Hammond, an eccentric inventor who built a medieval-style castle in Massachusetts and had an odd desire to be reincarnated as a black cat. A masterful collaboration.” —Sam Baltrusis, bestselling author of Ghost Writers, Wicked Salem and Haunted Castles of New England on America's Most Gothic ""Delightfully harrowing and full of spine-tingling horrors, this is not your average book of ghost stories. Hieber and Janes go far beyond the obvious thrills and chills, providing fascinating context and lavish detail in this incredibly empathetic book as they gently remind us not only of what we are but what we may become."" —Deanna Raybourn, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author ""Thought-provoking and deliciously eerie, this intriguing study of phantom females not only delves into the history behind the legendary hauntings that chill our blood, but also gives detailed descriptions of real-life ghost encounters."" —Leslie Rule, bestselling author on A Haunted History of Invisible Women “This book accomplishes the impossible –to tell true stories of abuse, murder, horror, and the plight of women, and somehow make that an elegant and compelling piece of writing. Brava!” —Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Relentless and Ink on A Haunted History of Invisible Women ""An absolute must-buy for the spooky people of the world."" —Mallory O'Meara, bestselling author of The Lady from the Black Lagoon and Girly Drinks on A Haunted History of Invisible Women ""A beautifully researched and well-written observation of women’s ghosts across time. If this book doesn’t leave with you a sense of wonder and a healthy dose of goosebumps, check your pulse—you may already be among the spirits."" —Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural on A Haunted History of Invisible Women ""Expert storytellers Hieber and Janes take us on tour through the lives of real women who would become legendary ghosts adding depth to stories I thought I knew and introducing me to characters I’ve never met before. With wit and empathy, A Haunted History brings the spirit of these women to life. Their stories are touching, shocking, inspiring, and intimately relatable. They tell the ways women have learned to navigate their world, to thrive, and live authentically against the odds. They reveal the ways society objectifies and classifies women who defy norms and challenge the expectations of their time. These ghosts still have something to say and have much to teach. —Leila Taylor, author of Darkly: Black History and America's Gothic Soul on A Haunted History of Invisible Women ""The ultimate paranormal compendium on female ghosts of America. Not only is this a compulsively readable book, it'll send a chill down your spine while illuminating the dark shadows of a nation."" —Kris Waldherr, author of The Lost History of Dreams and Unnatural Women: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women on A Haunted History of Invisible Women ""Both a meditation on the misogyny of a ghost-hunting culture that capitalizes on false narratives of sex and death, and a fascinating look at the flesh-and-blood women behind the ghost stories.” —Chris Woodyard, author of The Victorian Book of the Dead on A Haunted History of Invisible Women “One of the authors is a believer and one is not, which creates a welcoming environment for both approaches. What they share is a sense of outrage at the many ways that women have been ignored, dismissed, insulted, and otherwise cruelly treated by society, and an interest in why we remember the ones that we do.” —Smart Bitches, Trashy Books on A Haunted History of Invisible Women “The things which truly frighten us are the things which are real. That is why women love horror: it allows us a healthy exploration of our real-life terrors. There is a sisterhood of haunted women throughout history, both actual people and fictional characters. I was thrilled to learn more about them all through the eyes of two women who are members of that sisterhood.” —Ohioana Library Magazine on A Haunted History of Invisible Women

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Leanna Renee Hieber is an award-winning author and paranormal history expert. A regular speaker at Sci-Fi / Fantasy conventions, she's appeared on film and television on shows including ""Mysteries at the Museum"" and ""Beyond the Unknown."" She's a three-time Prism Award-winner for her debut novel, The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker, and a Daphne Du Maurier Award-finalist for Darker Still. After earning a BFA in Theatre Performance and a focus study in the Victorian Era, she spent many years in the professional regional theatre circuit, skills that serve her well as a speaker and a ghost tour guide for Boroughs of the Dead in New York. Leanna lives in New York, NY and can be found online at- LeannaReneeHieber.com. Andrea Janes (she/her) is the Founder and owner of Boroughs of the Dead, New York City's premier ghost tour company, which has been featured on NPR.org, The New York Times, Jezebel, TODAY, The Huffington Post, Gothamist, The Travel Channel, CondeNast Traveler, Mashable, and more. Andrea is also the co-author of A Haunted History of Invisible Women. Visit boroughsofthedead.com.

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