Poltergeist! A New Investigation into Destructive Haunting

John Fraser examines reported poltergeist activity through case studies, historical context and questions about evidence. The book considers incidents linked to Borley Rectory, the Isle of Man, Amityville, the Bell Witch, Enfield and Thornton Heath, alongside testimony concerning The Cage in St Osyth, Essex.

Fraser compares poltergeist reports with apparitional hauntings, asking where the two overlap and where they differ. He discusses unexplained noises, moving objects and other destructive disturbances, while also considering fraud, environmental factors and investigative practice. Newer research on rapping sounds forms part of the discussion, as does the author’s argument that poltergeist claims may sometimes offer clearer opportunities for objective testing than reported ghost sightings.