This book was not, as I had expected, a simple collection of ghost stories and tales of paranormal places but much more. It offered history on the mentioned phenomenon and encouraged the reader to keep an open mind. Holding the question: These are others’ stories, what are yours?

This is a book that focuses not just on paranormal occurrences but also the science behind it and the study of parapsychology. If you are a frequent reader of the paranormal, you may know a lot of these but there are probably a good amount that you have not heard of as well as some deeper perspectives on the more commonly known hauntings.

The narrator is good but a tiny bit monotone. Because the chapters are long, the numbered entries do help break it up.

This was a fun examination of different supposedly haunted places across the globe - seeing the different stories and how they compared was fascinating. The writing was well done, though I wish some entries were expanded.

As a paranormal lover, this was an interesting listen! Cheung had a great balance of storytelling, giving research, and telling details of history. It was very enjoyable and intriguing to listen to!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the audiobook for review.

Easy read for a spooky time. I liked how this book is divided into "haunting types," it is easy to follow and pretty fun to read. There were some things in the book that I was apprehensive about (dybbuk box) and really questioned, but overall not a bad list of haunted places/people/things.

A perfect book for anyone even remotely interested in the subject and would like to learn more, while reading the most frightening and eerie stories!

I started off really like this but there was a error in it. It wasn't Queen Elizabeth 1 who had Lady Jane Grey executed by Queen Mary. Elizabeth had Queen Mary of Scotland executed. Then I was getting pretty bored with the stories that she told. Maybe if I read it physically I would have enjoyed it better.

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Thank you to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The writing style of Haunted World was well created and I was very engaged...at first. The problem is that the stories inlcuded many that I've heard before and all the stories, including those new to me, where told in a paragraph or two and didn't get into the details or meat of the tales. The book would have been better off having half the stories and fleshing out the ones that were included. The cover is amazing, the narrator was good, and the writing was engaging. The content was the problem for me. Each story was too short to be entertaining and far too many famous stories were already included...such as Robert the doll, Annabelle, Amityville Horror, etc, This book might be perfect for people who are very new to the supernatural genre.

I was excited to receive this for the spooky season. However, after listening to the author's first chapter about her and her lectures she then just proceeds to list off haunted locations.

"Haunted World" by Theresa Cheung is a fascinating exploration of ghostly tales that captivates any fan of the paranormal. Narrated by Lucy Rayner, this audiobook is both informative and engaging—a must-listen, especially in the month of October.

Rayner’s clear and inviting narration complements Cheung’s compelling storytelling beautifully. I loved how the ghost stories are categorized, with each section providing context and explanations that enhance the overall experience, making it easy to digest and enjoy the diverse range of encounters and locations.

Cheung's thorough research and vivid descriptions bring each tale to life, making you feel as if you’re exploring haunted places yourself.

I’d rate this audiobook 5 out of 5 stars. It’s an intriguing listen that will leave you wanting to explore the mysteries of the haunted world further. Thank you to NetGalley for my copy; all opinions are my own!

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This was an intriguing collection of not only unheard of hauntings around the globe, but filled with information about the types of hauntings and information on ghost hunting. I had never heard of many of these stories and it was a great listen. A must for any paranormal lover.

Listening to this book was really interesting. While I like ghost stories this was more interesting because I never heard a couple of the stories. Each story was something that I enjoyed listening to. I do recommend listening to it. Glad I listened to it in spooky season but you can listen or read at anytime.

I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook! I have always been fascinated by the paranormal. My great grandmother used to talk about talking to my cousin that had passed away at a young age, and the rest of my family is very spiritual as well. I have not encountered anything myself, but I have had dreams of lost loved ones. I truly belive that there is something else out there, as this book has given 101 real life examples. There is just too much proof of people all over the world having strange things occur. Thank you for the opportunity to review this book!

I absolutely enjoyed the selection of haunted locations that had a nice variety of types of haunting. Plus the narrator's voice was very engaging and enjoyable, being in a slightly lower register, which was great for the tone of the stories. I listened to it to and from work and it was a great way to spend my commute.

Theresa Cheung was matter-of-fact in her handling of each of her subjects. Each subject has warranted their own full-length works; I would categorize Haunted World: 101 Ghostly Places and Encounters as almost a kind of encyclopedia in its brevity and style. Anyone looking for a real-life Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is going to be disappointed. There are a number of these entries that I would barely consider to be a "ghostly place [or] encounter." I did, however, find it a nice touch to include entries such as The Dybbuk Box that have been proven to be completely of this world, or ones like The Stanley Hotel which may be overly influenced by those who want to believe thanks to popular media treatment. It's altogether a way to keep the subject as firmly on the side of science (both social and hard) as possible (as opposed to the humanities). As Theresa Cheung reminds us, even such esteemed physicists as Wolfgang Pauli have expressed interest in the study of such matters. Indeed, quantum physics and related topics (see, e.g., Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the Tenth Dimension) may offer explanations for some of the entries in Haunted World: 101 Ghostly Places and Encounters.

Lucy Rayner, as always, provided lovely narration (I had previously enjoyed her work on The Firebird). My audiobook did not contain Loyd Auerbach's forward. I'm not sure if this is because my audiobook was still a galley or if it just wasn't part of the audiobook. If the latter is the situation, I was at least able to access the Forward via Google Books. I really liked Haunted World: 101 Ghostly Places and Encounters, and will refer to it in the future as a reference on the subject. I would like to thank Dreamscape Media for allowing me to experience this NetGalley audiobook.

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

I thought this was a nice collection of stories and well researched and performed. It was entertaining to read and covered a wide group of topics.

4 stars for "really liked it'

Get ready for a walk through some of the haunted places around the world. Frights and shivers await!

With all of the haunted locations around the world, it can be hard to narrow down which ones to talk about. In this book, the author has chosen 101 places. Some are better known, while others are hidden away. There are fun facts, and interesting tidbits to learn about each location.

I truly enjoyed this read, and getting reacquainted with some places, while being introduced to new locations. The narrator did a great job, and I found it easy to listen to. This became my go-to read for a couple of nights. If you enjoy a good ghost read, then this will be one to add to the reading list.

This is a great ghost story compilation if you are looking for sheer quantity. I think this is a fantastic book to start with if you want to see what kind of ghost stories you like. It doesn’t go into as much detail as I prefer, but you could easily use this as a jumping off point, then do deeper research on the ones that stick with you.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and Theresa Cheng for my advanced audio copy. My opinions are my own.

Haunted World by Theresa Cheung

Haunted World is a non fiction book about hauntings, poltergeist, and many other topics related to the supernatural world. I have always had a very strong fascination with the Supernatural and Occult, believing objects and places hold power, as well as retain memories of the past, with that being said, I was excited to begin this book and all that it holds. The book began a bit slow, just going over facts and information, but once it really started going over actual haunting information, I found it picked up and became hard to put down. Two things I found very interesting were the Winchester house and the Jersey Devil. I love most of Stephen Kings books, so when listening to this book, my attention was immediately grabbed when the story of the Winchester house began. And I’m sure most fans of his would immediately notice the similarities to Rose Red. My husband started laughing at me as I paused my book to look up whether this was his inspiration. Another part I was surprised at was the mention of the Jersey Devil. It’s not something I normally read about as I didn’t realize it was so much more than a local phenomenon. Living in South Jersey my entire life, of course I grew up hearing the stories, especially as I went to school with one of the Leeds descendants. I was definitely surprised to see that in a book that covered so much in regards to hauntings, spirits, and the paranormal.

While those two stories were not the only ones I recognized, they were two that stood out immediately. The author did a comprehensive study on the occult, finding so much information. This book is truly fascinating. I am one of those people who can rewatch Supernatural repeatedly, looking for anything I have missed, or watch shows on hauntings or haunted places and be intrigued even if I have already learned about it. The author delivers a plethora of information in an interesting and entertaining way. I definitely recommend this to everyone including the ghost hunters, mediums, or even the people that are just dipping their toes in.

My cons for the book is that some stories blur together. With the chapters as long as they are, it’s hard to find stopping points to digest the information. Also some points repeat, and while I understand that the author was putting them in the categories that they fit in, it was repetitive in some spots. It even repeated lines (unless that was a narration error)

The narrator, Lucy Rayner, was great. She has a beautiful voice and I enjoyed listening to her. Lucy draws you in and holds your attention with her accent, which enhances the story itself, helping to draw you in and hold you enraptured until the end.

Overall this is a book I would recommend if you enjoy the occult, hauntings, or anything supernatural. While the chapters are very long, the information within is immense.

Such a fun way to kick of October! Paranormal expert Theresa Cheung starts with a background of hauntings, including definitions and how things have changed with technology. I was amazed to hear that reports of paranormal activity increased during the pandemic!

The background piece seemed to go on just a bit too long, and there were times when I wanted to hear more about some of the individual stories. I thought that it was broken down well (haunted hotels, haunted castles, etc.) and that they spanned centuries - and often, there was "proof" that you could find online.

Very fun and just a bit creepy!

Lucy Rayner did a lovely job with the narration - clear diction, perfect pace. It was a pleasure to listen to. Now, I want to find some ghosts!