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The Ghosts of AustinThe Ghosts of Austin

by Fiona Broome

The Ghosts of Austin - Who They are and Where to Find Them will be available in June 2007.

Until noon (Central Time) on June 1st, you can pre-order a custom autographed copy of this book by Fiona Broome. [Offer closed now.]

"The Ghosts of Austin" includes 256 pages of ghost stories with specific information for over 130 ghosts and haunted places in and near Austin, Texas.

From the Driskill Hotel to the Shoal Creek Curse, you'll discover dozens of haunted locations around Austin.

Learn about ghosts such as Susannah Wilkerson Dickinson, who survived the battle at the Alamo, had connections to a brothel in Houston, and haunts near one of Austin's most upscale hotels.

Read about the "Jack the Ripper" killings in Austin, before he fled to London and became even more infamous. Find out where to look for the ghosts of his victims.

Discover the astonishing haunted history of nearby Columbus, and the many forts, cemeteries and ghost towns that make Austin one of Texas' best cities for ghost hunters.

Throughout this book, you can also read "messages from the other side," in which Fiona shares the stories that Austin's ghosts want you to know.

Pre-order this book now, for shipment as soon as the books arrive. (Probably around June 20th.)

The price is $14.95 for the book, plus $4.60 for Priority Mail shipping in the U.S., or US$13. for First Class postage outside the U.S.

In the Comments section of your PayPal order, specify how you'd like the book signed. You can request a person's name and a special greeting* up to 10 words, total. (Please spell your request correctly. Autographed items cannot be returned.)

IMPORTANT After noon (Central Time) on June 1st, the only way to get an autographed copy will be to visit a location where Fiona is signing books. Fiona will not accept direct orders for autographed copies after June 1st.

BOOK DETAILS:

    • Trade paperback, approx 6" x 9", 256 pages
    • Includes over 130 descriptions of ghosts and haunted places in or near Austin, Texas
    • Book weight, approx 1 lb. 6 oz.
    • Published June 2007 by Schiffer Books, Pennsylvania


*Autographed messages are limited to "work safe" language and honest statements. (In other words, Fiona won't sign something like, "To the best ghost hunter I've ever met.") Consider a special greeting related to a birthday, anniversary, or holiday.




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