Ghosthunting New Jersey
On this leg of the journey you'll explore the scariest spots in the Garden State. Author L'Aura Hladik visits 34 legendary haunted places, all of which are open to the public--so you can test your own ghosthunting skills, if you dare.
Join L'Aura as she personally visits each site, snooping around eerie rooms and dark corners, talking to people who swear to their paranormal experiences, and giving you a first-hand account. You'll go to:
The Spy House--one of the most haunted sites on the Eastern Seaboard, which is home to several ghosts
The Proprietary House--haunted by the ghost of a little boy, a Revolutionary War soldier, and others who occupy the ladies' room
Centenary College--where a ghost known as Tillie Smith has been seen on the campus grounds and in her old dormitory, as well as Union Cemetery in Hackettstown
Enjoy Ghosthunting New Jersey from the safety of your armchair or hit the road, using the maps, "Haunted Places" travel guide, and "Ghostly Resources." Buckle up and get ready for the spookiest ride of your life.
L’Aura Hladik’s interest in the paranormal started in childhood and culminated with living in an actual haunted rental house when she was in the eighth grade. In 1993 she officially began hunting for ghosts, and in 1998 she founded the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society, which is the largest organization of its kind in the Garden State. In addition to ghosthunting, writing about ghosts, and presenting her findings to schools and libraries over the years, she also appeared on the nationally syndicated talk show “Montel Williams” as well as local cable shows and New Jersey’s own radio station, 101.5 FM. L’Aura’s ghost research takes her beyond the borders of New Jersey to other states—even other countries, such as Ireland. Yet, the “Jersey Girl” always comes home to her favorite haunt. One of L’Aura’s most prized possessions is her 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood, affectionately known as Jezzabelle.