Monday, October 17, 2011

Trick or Treat for Books Entry and Ghost Files by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson



Description:
An omnibus edition of Ghost Hunting and Seeking Spirits, the real-life adventures of the paranormal investigators from Syfy's hit show Ghost Hunters.









As the tiny blurb states, this is two books within one! This is stories from the popular show, Ghost Hunters on the Syfy channel. For those that either do not get the show or are unfamiliar with it, this is a group of people headed by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson who investigate the paranormal. They do it in a way to prove the paranormal not just say everything is paranormal like you usually get on shows like this. They try to debunk claims of activity as much as possible. This is why I enjoy the show so much. They even have episodes where nothing is going on and they debunk everything. Therefore you tend to pay attention when they are left scratching their heads unable to figure out what is going on.

This book entails expanded stories on some of their shows. Not only does it explain what was missing in the episode, but it brings to light what they were thinking at the time. Some of my favorite cases were in this book. Especially the one in CO at the Stanley Hotel where the Shining by Stephen King was written. Even Steven claims to have had a paranormal experience there.
They also checked to make sure that no one was above them and the area they were in there was no way to get into the area where they heard the voice.

There are also other stories that never made it to the show. Reasons usually were because people didn't want to be on camera. So all identity was hidden for these stories. What I also like about these guys is that they don't take money for it (even before the show started) and they do what they can to help out families just looking for answers. Even if the answers are mundane. In fact they even fixed a pipe for clients (they are Roto Rooter guys in their other life) to stop the banging they thought were ghosts. 

I give this book 4 stars. It is a great compilation of their two books into one! Great idea and also a great book for someone who is a fan of the show. Even if you aren't familiar with it, you get a sense of what they do and why. Plus, even if you don't believe in any of it, I think you can read it for the entertainment value. Maybe you'll find something to wonder about. Who knows? Only thing I have left to say is... guys... smile! You are on the cover of your own book!
Mini Giveaway!!
 I have 3 books of The Ghost Files to giveaway to US snail mail addys from the publisher. Comment below to enter and leave an e-mail addy so I can contact you. International people do not despair! There will be an international giveaway later this week. You will have 72 hours to get back to me (so check the spam filters) or I'll have to pick another winner. The contest will end on the 24th. Good luck!
Mini giveaway is over, but you can still enter for the grand prize through the rafflecopter form! 
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Don't forget to sign up for the Mega giveaway in the rafflecopter form while you are here! This one is international!!!



56 comments:

  1. Thanks for hosting Trick or Treat Week.

    Amy
    bookgoonie at yahoo

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  2. Trick or treat! Thanks for hosting the giveaway this week! I'm having fun with this hop.

    I've actually been to the Stanley Hotel.its a neat place.

    MandyLriddeLL at gmail dot come

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  3. Oh I didn't know this show, but it sounds really interesting ! OOOh why don't we have something like this in France ?

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  4. I am currently reading their two MG books, so I would love to read an adult one.
    rickimc[at]aol[dot]com

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  5. Hmm so I forgot to put the answer to the question in the form and I'm guessing you don't want it here in the comments. Whoops.

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  6. This has been and is such a fun series by all you wonderful bloggers :) Thanks so much and I'm really enjoying it!

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  7. Hooray for Ghosts!
    britany[dot]hancock[at]gmail[dot]com

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  8. I had no idea there was a book for this one! We love this show. My kids watch it all the time on netflix.

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  9. Thanks for the giveaway. I love the team groupings for this hop. This is a wonderful way of doing it.

    phaedracamille@gmail.com

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  10. Wicked fabulous chick!!! Trick or Treat for Books has totally been rock your face off awesome!

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  11. Thanks so much for helping to host this event! It is awesome!

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  12. This is such a fun event! Thank you and all the other blogs for hosting it =)

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  13. Mary DeBorde
    zenrei57 (at) hotmail dot com

    Thank you so much for such a super-sweet giveaway!!! I love these Halloween events :D

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  14. This is an awesome event and has been so much fun so far! Thanks so much :)

    Amanda
    hippiesbeautyandbooksohmy@gmail.com

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  15. I do not despair. I do not despair. It's Monday. I do not despair...

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  16. You're to kind to internationals :D as a former international blogger I approve :) but since I'm in the US now I'M ENTERING! lol

    Samita
    bookpurring(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. Wow, never heard of this series, which is not so strange as I live in Holland, but it sure sounds great! I am going to search online to see if I can download the series. Or find the book(s)...

    Thanks!

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  18. Stanley Hotel. I would love to visit there.

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  19. The Stanley Hotel. Now I know where I want to go for vacation. :)

    dinosaursnomnom@aol.com

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  20. Yikes! Remember how I said I love to visit you in CO... well, I take that back! I'm staying right here where nothing ever happens! Gotta be safe.

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  21. Ghosts, nope I do not even believe in them. perhaps that is why I have never seen one

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  22. Stanley Hotel!!

    Wow would love to go there one day ^^
    Thanks for the giveaway

    @Tibiux

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  23. Thanks for the great giveaway, I love ghost stories!

    kpg813 at gmail dot com

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  24. I love Ghost Hunters! Jason and Grant (and their team) are awesome! I love that they've gone into book writing. Thanks for hosting this GREAT giveaway!

    dani3222001(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  25. Ghost stories *shudders* I'm seriously an epic wimp when it comes to ghost stories. I don't know why they frighten me the most. Probably because THEY ARE TOTALLY REAL! GAH! Melissa, hold me! LOL! Trick or Treat!

    jtheunknown{at}gmail{dot}com

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  26. I've never seen this show - my tv watching is limited to big bang theory and psych. I netflix everything else. might have to check it out
    Pabkins @ Mission to Read

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  27. My son would love this book! He is a fan of the show, even though it does creep him out. I get too spooked to watch it.

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  28. Oh Wow! I didn't realize they had a book too. :) Great! And wonderful time of year for it. :)

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  29. Nice giveaway! I <3 Ghost Hunters!!! I can't wait to read this creepy delight.

    laughs4life14@yahoo.com

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  30. Thanks so much for hosting this! I do watch the show sometimes.

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  31. Trick or Treat!! Love a good ghost story!!! Thank you!!

    joymariee(at)att(dot)net

    Happy Halloween!!

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  32. What is the name of the haunted hotel in CO? The Stanley Hotel


    joymariee(at)att(dot)net

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  33. http://twitter.com/JoyKeeney

    Tweet Tweet!!

    joymariee(at)att(net)

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  34. Thanks for the giveaway! I love the Ghost Hunters!

    aimeelavalle@gmail.com

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  35. awesome contest! Thanks for playing along :)

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  36. I love this show! I'd love to win the book.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    adsanders77 at gmail dot com

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  37. Love the show. Thanks for the opportunity to win.Great giveaway.
    Carol L
    Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

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  38. Trick or tweet! haha just sharing some love. I can't miss this show...I love me some ghostbusters! Thanks for the great giveaway!
    veltara(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  39. I've never read any of their books but I would love to try one! Thanks for the giveaway:)

    jwitt33 at live dot com

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  40. Love Ghost Hunters:)

    melissaseclecticbookshelf at gmail dot com

    ♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf

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  41. Ghost Hunters is one of my all time favorite shows! I'd love to have this book!

    Margay1122ATaolDOTcom

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  42. Unlike Missie---now I can't wait to come back to CO! Seriously----love me some ghost stories :)

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  43. I really want to read this book!! Thanks for the chance to win it!

    AmethystDaydreams at zoho dot com

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  44. thanks so much for the giveaway!!! smleach5400 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  45. I've never seen the show, but it sounds interesting. I'm not sure if I believe in it, but would still like to read the book.

    carolsnotebook at yahoo dot com

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  46. wowee most people didnt answer the question.. odd.. .. Stanley Hotel is the name of the hotel!
    awesome prizes and thanks for not forgetting us internationals!!

    alainala AT hotmail DOT ca

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  47. Trick or treat!!Thanks for this awesome giveaway!!!
    nylesor85 at yahoo dot com

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  48. The Stanley Hotel!!!

    Thanks for the giveaways!

    kristinaparmenter51(at)gmail(dot)com

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  49. Thanks for hosting Trick or Treat week:)

    Answer: Stanley Hotel.

    Sarah

    sarahDOTsetarATgmailDOTcom

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  50. I love this show.

    kaylalovesandrew09@yahoo.com

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  51. The Stanley Hotel. I've been to Co but never stayed there.

    sgiden at verizon.net

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  52. thank you for doing this great giveaway

    isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com

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  53. The Stanley Hotel is hella creepy spine chilling O_O

    kimyunalesca(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  54. Thanks a lot for this amazing giveaway!

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