Ghost Books by Black Cat Press

Ghost Books by Black Cat Press Black Cat Press publishes books about haunted places in NY, NJ, Salem, Massachusetts, & New Hope, PA.

Lynda Lee Macken grew up on Staten Island where her interest in the supernatural was fostered by a nearby haunted house. In 2000, the author founded Black Cat Press and published her first book, Haunted History of Staten Island, which remains the best-selling book about Richmond County, NY on Amazon.com. Following her sighting of Grace Brown's ghost floating over Big Moose Lake in New York State's

Adirondack Mountains, Macken appeared on Unsolved Mysteries to detail her experience. The ghostly encounter inspired her to pen Adirondack Ghosts. In the process to understand paranormal phenomena the author went on to research, write and publish 25 additional regional ghost books highlighting the most haunted places in New York; New Jersey; New Hope, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland and Salem, Massachusetts. In addition to her many radio and television appearances, Macken has consulted for Paranormal Borderline, Scariest Places on Earth, Psychic Kids, Ghost Hunters, PBS and the Travel Channel, among others. The death of loved ones promoted further interest in the mystery of death and the survival of consciousness. Consequently, Macken published her first memoir, Array of Hope, An Afterlife Journal in 2008 which chronicles after death communications with her mother. The author holds a Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Sociology from Rutgers University and lives at the Jersey Shore.

09/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who requested a Haunted History Trail Guide in August. We love seeing so much excitement for spooky season! 👻

We’re thrilled to announce our winner for Haunted History Trail t-shirt: Donna Whitbeck from Wolcott, NY! 🎉

Stay tuned for more ghostly adventures along the Trail… you never know what surprises might be lurking around the corner...

You can still get your 2025 Haunted History Trail Guide! Be sure to request yours at https://hauntedhistorytrail.com/request-brochure

09/03/2025
08/16/2025

GHOST TOURS TONIGHT!!! Join us this evening, when the sun fades from view, for a lantern-lit ghost tour of Plattsburgh! From tales of legendary hauntings to sinister science experiments and long forgotten alleyways, we'll be taking a walk through the Lake City's "darker side!" Beginning at 7pm in Trinity Park, follow in the footsteps of a real life mad doctor who once lived right here in the North Country on "Dr. Beaumont's Tour of Terror!" At the 9:00 hour, meet the "Specters and Soldiers" of the Old Roman Catholic Burial Ground and experience the area's most mysterious 19th century graveyard! **No advanced tickets or reservations required to attend! Walk-ups are ALWAYS welcome!!

Full details below!

08/01/2025

Free t-shirt? That’s the spirit! 👻

Request your FREE 2025 Haunted History Trail Guide during the month of August and you’ll be entered to win a Haunted History Trail t-shirt - perfect for those fall fright nights! Inside the guide you'll find 80+ haunted stops, creepy inns, ghostly tours, and spine-tingling sips across New York State.

Don’t miss out: https://hauntedhistorytrail.com/request-brochure

05/30/2025

A Murder Conviction from Beyond the Grave

05/28/2025

Still planning your next adventure?

Don’t forget to grab the 2025 Haunted History Trail Guide — your passport to over 80 haunted stops across New York State. Whether you're into ghost tours, haunted inns, or spooky sips, it’s all inside.

Request your free guide or download it now at: https://hauntedhistorytrail.com/request-brochure

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Lynda Lee Macken grew up on Staten Island where her interest in the supernatural was fostered by a nearby haunted house. In 2000, the author founded Black Cat Press and published her first book, Haunted History of Staten Island, which remains the best-selling book about Richmond County, NY on Amazon.com. Following her sighting of Grace Brown's ghost floating over Big Moose Lake in New York State's Adirondack Mountains, Macken appeared on Unsolved Mysteries to detail her experience. The ghostly encounter inspired the ever popular Adirondack Ghosts. In order to understand paranormal phenomena, the author went on to research and write 30 regional ghost books highlighting the most haunted places in New York; New Jersey; New Hope, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland and Salem, Massachusetts. In addition to her many radio and television appearances, Macken has consulted for Paranormal Borderline, Scariest Places on Earth, Psychic Kids, Ghost Hunters, PBS and the Travel Channel, among others. The death of loved ones promoted further interest in the mystery of death and the survival of consciousness. Consequently, Macken published her first memoir, Array of Hope, An Afterlife Journal in 2008 which chronicles after death communications with her mother. The author holds a Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Sociology from Rutgers University and lives at the Jersey Shore.