Haunted Monterey County

by Patrick Whitehurst, Paul Van de Carr (Illustrator)

From the vistas of Big Sur to the streets of Monterey, the souls of the dead still linger. The Mission San Carlos Borromeo, today known as the Carmel Mission, is the site of numerous unmarked graves from centuries past. Monterey’s Cannery Row once housed the lab of marine biologist Ed Ricketts, who was struck by a train there in 1948â€"some say on a quiet night you can still hear the sound of the wreck. In Salinas, the Steinbeck House is known for its charming atmosphere and delightful meals, as well as visits from John Steinbeck, despite the fact that he died in 1968. Join writer Patrick Whitehurst as he explores tales of the supernatural and Monterey County’s haunted locales.

112 pages, Paperback

Published September 30, 2019

About the author

Patrick writes both fiction and nonfiction, the latter of which includes the books “Haunted Monterey County” and “Murder and Mayhem in Tucson.” His stories range from true crime to thriller fiction reminiscent of Tales from the Crypt. Patrick’s writing can be found in Punk Noir, Shotgun Honey, Pulp Modern, Hoosier Noir, and Switchblade Magazine. He’s been featured in the anthologies “Bitter Chills,” “Wild Violence,” and elsewhere. Look for his author interviews and book reviews in Suspense Magazine.

Reviews

[Dietrich Kalteis]

The Monterey area is one of my favorite places. Its rugged and natural beauty keeps calling me back. Since reading Patrick Whitehurst’s excellent Haunted Monterey County — as well as taking in the sights — I’ll likely be looking over my shoulder, maybe even under the bed. It’s a highly entertaining look at all the other-worldly places in the area like the old jail and hanging tree, a cursed hotel, a spirited lighthouse, a haunted mission, the lost souls of the marina, and many more of the, well … haunts. Five stars and highly recommended.