After struggling to find his footing as a novelist, ODonnell discovered an unexpected passion that captivated readers his adventurous pursuit of ghosts, which he dubbed Superphysical Research. This newfound interest led him to engage friends and strangers alike, gathering their haunting tales and eerie encounters with spirits. Eager for firsthand experience, he willingly spent nights in reputedly haunted houses, delving into the past to unearth the tragic events that may have given rise to these restless souls. In this captivating collection, ODonnell shares his most thrilling and chilling memories of ghost-hunting across Europe and America, spanning from serene encounters to the harrowing shadows of World War. (Mark Smith)