Known throughout Tennessee as "Old Kate," the Bell Witch took up residence with John Bell's family in 1818. It was a cruel and noisy spirit, given to knocking and gnawing sounds before finding its own voices.
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"Wow! What an excellent book! I literally couldn't put this one down and read it in a day. Both creepy and humorous, this story really kept my attention. I don't want to give away any of the plot, so I will just say "Read it!" It's a quick and easy read and well worth the time. "
— Les (5 out of 5 stars)
" This was a fantastic book! It was a little slow because it was written by a guy from 1817 and what not, so the way everything was written was different. But I highly recommend it to ghost story lovers. "
— Severa, 2/18/2014" Great book. A little boring if you don't mind reading from a journal type writing. "
— Shannon, 2/8/2014" Wow! What an excellent book! I literally couldn't put this one down and read it in a day. Both creepy and humorous, this story really kept my attention. I don't want to give away any of the plot, so I will just say "Read it!" It's a quick and easy read and well worth the time. "
— Les, 2/7/2014" I like how this book 'pretends' to be a true story (or is it?!), and I really liked the language of the storyteller and the added realistic citations. I also thought the beginning was scary and the end was terrifying. The middle was a little silly, but, after looking up the true legend online, this is how it all was supposed to have happened. Overall, I thought it was very enjoyable, but not anything that would keep me up at night. "
— Mike, 2/5/2014" Interesting but written like a diary so it seems to drag on sometimes. "
— Deb, 1/30/2014" Spooky story - would recommend. "
— Katie, 1/26/2014" I didn't realize I'd seen the movie version of this until I got to the last chapter and guessed the not-so-shocking ending. Oh well... "
— Amanda, 1/18/2014" A creepy-good Tennessee ghost story! "
— Amanda, 1/14/2014" This is a really good book. It was a little difficult getting into the story and keeping all of the names straight. But once the haunting began the book got really interesting. The ending was great "
— Penny, 1/2/2014" Wow this was a great book with such a surprise ending. "
— Joanna, 12/28/2013" I really enjoyed the book. much more detailed than the movie. but they complement each other well. Nothing action packed but nicely told with great details. "
— Mariah, 12/20/2013" Okay, but kinda long because it's not broken into chapters. "
— Alissa, 12/11/2013" I like ghost stories and this one did not disappoint. I'd never heard of this ghost story until I checked out An American Haunting from the library. "
— Heather, 12/10/2013" Occasionally, I enjoy this kind of book. I found it extremely well written and believe it to be highly plausible. Decide for yourself whether it really could be a true story. "
— Leslie, 12/26/2012" If I had known this was what the movie An American Haunting was based on, I would not have read it. I disliked both. "
— Jennifer, 9/15/2012" It was more of an interesting book rather than a horror novel of any kind. It had a strong feeling of fiction. Expecially since the entity was so chatty with everyone. "
— Scott, 7/14/2012" Save yourself some time and just watch the movie...it was better. "
— Darlene, 3/21/2012" This book is one of the most creepy I have ever read. It is still rumbling around in my head. I don't really know what to make of it. It is supposed to be one of the most documented "hauntings". I would love to see the source material. "
— Jack, 2/17/2012" After seeing the movie, I didn't expect to like this book, but I did. "
— Cynthia, 1/24/2012" Halloween part 2. This is an old manuscript that has been published under this authors name. Written in the early 1800's with Andrew Jackson and Benjamin Franklin making appearances. "
— Marla, 6/24/2011" Is this really true? I wonder. Can the mind play such trick on us? i wonder? Great reading! "
— Connie, 6/20/2011" another true story written like a novel. creep fest too. witch? poltergeist? psychic? in need of an exorsism? dunno, but a compelling read! "
— Wendy, 6/13/2011" I didn't realize I'd seen the movie version of this until I got to the last chapter and guessed the not-so-shocking ending. Oh well... "
— Amanda, 5/5/2011" Great book. A little boring if you don't mind reading from a journal type writing. "
— Shannon, 11/17/2010" Occasionally, I enjoy this kind of book. I found it extremely well written and believe it to be highly plausible. Decide for yourself whether it really could be a true story. "
— Leslie, 11/12/2010" Halloween part 2. This is an old manuscript that has been published under this authors name. Written in the early 1800's with Andrew Jackson and Benjamin Franklin making appearances. "
— Marla, 10/20/2010" Is this really true? I wonder. Can the mind play such trick on us? i wonder? Great reading! "
— Connie, 8/19/2010" It was OK but I found the ending lame. The book was totally unbelievable and the revelation at the end was stupid. "
— Rachel, 6/13/2010" Ent scrrrrd yet...<br/>Waiting for it to get bone chilling... "
— Erin, 5/9/2010" This book is one of the most creepy I have ever read. It is still rumbling around in my head. I don't really know what to make of it. It is supposed to be one of the most documented "hauntings". I would love to see the source material. "
— Jack, 1/9/2010Cameron Beierle is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.
Cameron Beierle is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.