What are the most famous paranormal books based on true stories?

Well, 'The Exorcist' is quite popular. It was inspired by a real - life exorcism case. The book is very intense and has terrified readers for decades.

A very well - known story is that of the haunted churchyard in a small Suffolk village. People have reported seeing a figure that seems to be floating above the graves at night. It's thought to be the spirit of someone who was wrongly buried or had some unresolved issues at the time of their death. This story has been passed down through generations, and many locals are cautious when passing the churchyard at night.

The Cree Tribe has stories of a spirit that lives in the mountains. This spirit is said to be very large and powerful. It is often associated with thunder and lightning. According to the stories, when there is a storm in the mountains, it is the mountain spirit showing its power. Some Cree hunters claim to have seen a shadowy figure on the mountaintops during such storms, which they believe is the mountain spirit.

Well, 'Hiroshima' by John Hersey is quite well - known. It details the experiences of six survivors of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. It gives a very personal look at the aftermath of such a catastrophic event.

The Bell Witch Haunting is quite famous. It was a case in Tennessee where a family was tormented by a spirit known as the Bell Witch. It would pull people's hair, slap them, and make strange noises. Another is the Amityville Horror. The Lutz family claimed to experience all kinds of paranormal activity in their new home, like doors slamming on their own and seeing a demonic pig - like figure.

The story of the Headless Horseman during the American Revolutionary War in some areas is considered a paranormal war story. It was said that a headless figure on horseback would appear near battlefields at night, scaring both soldiers and local residents. Some believed it was the spirit of a fallen soldier seeking revenge or just lost in the chaos of war.

Another famous one is the Enfield Poltergeist case. In England, a family's house was plagued by poltergeist activity. Furniture moved on its own, objects were thrown around, and there were voices coming from nowhere. It attracted a lot of attention from paranormal investigators.

The book 'The Devil in the White City' is impactful as it combines two very different but equally fascinating stories. It shows the contrast between the wonder of the World's Fair and the evil of a serial killer. 'A Long Way Gone' is impactful because it shines a light on the issue of child soldiers. 'Hidden Figures' is impactful as it brings to the forefront the overlooked contributions of African - American women in the space program.

Definitely 'In Cold Blood'. It was revolutionary in the true - crime genre, being one of the first to really dig deep into a real - life murder case like it did. It not only tells the story of the crime but also explores the psyches of the killers.

The story of the haunted mansion in Kolkata is quite famous. The Indian Paranormal Society investigated it and found that doors would open and close on their own. They also heard disembodied voices. They thought it was haunted by the spirit of a former owner who died in a tragic accident.