Haunted Monterey County - (Haunted America) by Patrick Whitehurst (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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 1948--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.

Review Quotes

"Patrick Whitehurst's Haunted Monterey County is a must read for anyone planning a trip to the Central Coast of California. Part travelogue, part paranormal mysteries, it gives the reader a unique perspective on one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.Whitehurst has seamlessly woven the supernatural with the storied history of the Central Coast, and the rich cast of characters that tamed the wild country, and called Monterey their home. I've learned more about how politics, commerce, and Manifest Destiny defined the growth of Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Castroville, Salinas and Big Sur. Add the folkloric ghost stories to the mix, and Patrick Whitehurst's Haunted Monterey County is a compelling read." John Lansing, bestselling author of the Jack Bertolino Series- John Lansing, bestselling author of the Jack Bertolino Series

About the Author

Patrick Whitehurst is a journalist and author whose works include The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Grand Canyon's Tusayan Village, Williams, Monterey Noir and Monterey Pulp. He lives with his fiancée and four little dogs on the Central Coast, where he was born and raised. In the process of writing Haunted Monterey County, he visited nearly every site covered in the book, but he still has not seen a ghost himself. Visit him online at patrickwhitehurst.com.