Haunted Austin, Texas

by Scott A. Johnson

Visit the Austin, Texas, where the dead speak and have many tales to tell. Take a macabre guided tour that includes the most haunted hotel in Texas, the stately Driskill; the Speakeasy, where ordering "spirits" has a different meaning; and the Paggi Blacksmith Shop, where at least one tenant is still laughing, years after he died. Discover the possible connection between Austin's first serial killer and Whitechapel's most notorious madman. Find out what happens when the sun goes down and the bats take fight in one of Texas' most unusual and fascinating cities. It seems, in Austin, no one can escape the dead.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

Scott A. Johnson is the author of ten novels, three true ghost guides, a chapbook, and a short story collection, all in the horror genre. He currently lives somewhere near Austin, Texas, with his wife, daughter, four cats, a pug, a chihuahua, and a corn snake. He is an avid martial artist, rides a motorcycle, and enjoys watching hockey.

Reviews

[Heather McCrocklin]

I had a lot of fun with this book. If you're familiar with Cold Spots (Scott's biweekly column for Dread Central), you'll know what to expect. If not, here's a rundown: Scott researches reputed haunted locales around the United States and writes articles about them, describing the ghosts, getting interviews when he can. This book is a compilation of stories and history of haunted buildings in Austin, Texas.