Customer Reviews:
 A personable approach October 21, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Dorothy's tome of life, and death, in Lancaster Pennsylvania has the charm and grace of an aged story teller. Her style, while not appreciated by all, is reminiscent of Shelby Foote's recounting of stories from the Civil War. If you want to really enjoy this boot I'd recommend a warm beverage on a cool night next to a crackling fire. But most of all don't expect a literary masterpiece; instead, when reading her work imagine the voices of your children recounting an event that shook their lives.
 Coffee cup writing September 28, 2000
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book gives every impression it was written at the writer's kitchen table, probably while watching the T V. She gives the illusion of extensive research, which the text does not live up to. Suggest the author stay with a day job if she has one, if not perhaps she should start looking. Extremely boring!!!!!!!!!
 Fact Better Than Fiction August 3, 2000
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was an excellent book, very interesting, and easy reading. It held you attention, I didn't want to stop till I was all the way through the book. It's reminiscent of your younger days telling ghost stories around a campfire. The author stays objective when telling the stories. She gives only the facts that she can substantiate, as well as tells you what she can't prove. The stories are true accounts of supernatural happenings, not embellished, she takes no dramatic license. I would recommend this book to anyone, but especially those with some interest in real supernatural events.
Scary But Enthralling August 2, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've read one of her other books, Living With Ghosts, and decided this one would be next since I visit Lancaster County often. I loved this as much as the other. My husband and I visited some of the sites she writes about. After reading about these places, visiting them was downright scary! You will not be disappointed in any of her books and will fall in love with her style and her natural ability to present such stories. I'm hooked!
Scary but not Horror July 21, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is excellent. I was impressed with the author's ability to present the facts and accounts from an objective viewpoint. The stories are interesting, but not horrifying. I lost sleep while reading it, not just because of the fact my overactive imagination got the better of me; but also because I totally lost track of time! It would recommend this book to readers of all ages.
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