Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary

by Nicole Strickland

The crown jewel of British shipbuilding, the RMS Queen Mary is indeed the unrivaled "queen of the seas." With her rich art deco design, the Queen Mary began her journey as a luxurious cruise liner. She then proved her worth and courage during World War II before coming to rest at Long Beach, California, and once again opening her decks to the public as a museum and hotel. But the Queen Mary's intrigue does not all lie in the past: Many ghosts and spirits now call the beautiful ship their home, forever ensuring that the Queen Mary will continue to reign in the hearts and imaginations of many.



In this book, paranormal researcher and author Nicole Strickland takes you on an exciting tour of the ship's rich history, from her construction and maiden voyage to the paranormal encounters of the present-day. Featuring first-hand accounts and gorgeous photos, Haunted Queen of the Seas is an essential must-read for anyone who's been enraptured by the world's most lovely - and lively - ship.

222 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 15, 2010

Reviews

[Elise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just under half of this book is devoted to the history of the Queen Mary and while interesting, it has tiny details I simply just don't really care much about. The heart of the book is of course the paranormal stories from the author, her friends, and from other tourists. There are quite a lot of them and they range from being creepy to even amusing. There are some black and white photographs in here as well, but unfortunately they're of poor quality. Overall this book was well worth the read, so pick it up in the gift shop should you happen to visit the Queen Mary.

[Kate Nelson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am obsessed with the Queen Mary so I thought this book would be amazing. I don't know how such an amazing piece of history, supernatural lore, and Hollywood fun could be made so boring. Had to DNF. I love the ship as much as anyone but I really don't care what type of wood every piece of the ship is made from or what metal was used in the engine room.

[Norma Strickland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful read. This book bridges the history of the RMS Queen Mary with its paranormal activity. The author's love of the ship is evident in her writing.

[Evan Ponstingle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book about the Queen Mary's ghosts and history. Entertaining, informative, and very well written.