Are there really such things as ghosts?

Have you ever personally entertained a visitor from the spirit world? How would you know for sure?

Whether you've had an otherworldly experience or only heard of one, or even if someone has played a prank on you and scared your socks off, you'll find yourself mesmerized by this haunting collection of true pioneer stories. The tales range from heart-warming spiritual encounters to spooky spirits that make you tremble in your skin; from thoughtless big brothers to heart-breaking cousins.

Read about:

• a chair that rocked itself
• the sleek horses that became bony nags overnight
• a ghost still roaming the hills of central Utah
• an angel on horseback

From real brushes with the world of spirits to pranks that those fun-loving pioneers played on one another, you'll be riveted to your seat when you lose yourself in these tales of unexplained mystery.

You may want to leave the light on.