Ghosts with a Purpose

Ghosts with a Purpose brings together reported cases in which apparitions are said to appear for a reason beyond frightening the living. Elliott O'Donnell focuses on manifestations linked to messages, warnings and unresolved events, presenting ghostly encounters as incidents with a particular objective.

Among the cases is the reported appearance of a murdered boy who helps bring his killers to justice, alongside accounts of spectres warning of impending disaster. The collection reflects O'Donnell's interest in purposeful hauntings: ghosts associated with danger, death, unfinished business or the need to communicate with those still alive. Its emphasis is on case-based storytelling and the claims made about each apparition's intended role.