Hans Holzer was a prolific author and paranormal investigator who wrote over 140 books exploring ghosts, the afterlife, witchcraft, and extraterrestrial phenomena. His work often delved into what he termed "the other side," cementing his reputation as a leading figure in paranormal research. Among his most notable contributions was his investigation of the Long Island house that inspired "The Amityville Horror," a case that gained widespread attention through book and film adaptations.
Holzer combined academic rigor with firsthand exploration, holding a master's degree in comparative religion from Columbia University and teaching parapsychology at the New York Institute of Technology. His writing blended meticulous research with accessible storytelling, making complex supernatural subjects engaging for a broad audience. Born in Austria and educated at the University of Vienna before relocating to the United States, Holzer brought a global perspective to his investigations, traveling extensively to document haunted sites worldwide.
Throughout his career, Holzer's work remained foundational in paranormal literature, influencing both enthusiasts and scholars. He passed away in 2009, leaving behind a vast body of work that continues to shape discussions about the unexplained.
The Hans Holzer Paranormal Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Lively Ghosts of Ireland
1967
2
Psychic Investigator
1968
3
Window to the Past
1969
4
The Psychic World of Bishop Pike
1970
5
Born Again
1970
6
Charismatics
1971
7
The Aquarian Age
1971
8
The Ghosts That Walk in Washington
1971
9
The Handbook of Parapsychology
1972
10
The Phantoms of Dixie
1973
11
The Power of Hypnosis
1973
12
The Alchemist
1974
13
The Human Dynamo
1975
14
The Great British Ghost Hunt
1975
15
White House Ghosts
1976
16
Speed-Think
1976
17
The Psychic Side of Dreams
1976
18
Elvis Speaks from the Beyond and Other Celebrity Ghost Stories
1978
19
The Entry
1981
20
America's Mysterious Places
1992
21
In Quest of Ghosts
1993
22
Love Beyond the Grave
1993
23
Tales at Midnight
1994
24
Psycho-Ecstasy
2014
25
Ghosts of the Golden West
2014
26
Truth About Extrasensory Perception
2014
27
Gothic Ghosts
2014
28
Exploration of the Unknown
2016
29
Yankee Ghosts
2018
30
The Clairvoyant
2018
31
Ghosts of Old Europe
2020
32
Star Ghosts
2020
33
Possessed!
2020
34
The Secret of Amityville
2023
True Encounters with the World Beyond Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Ghosts
1997
2
This House Is Haunted
2012
3
Haunted People
2012
4
Poltergeists
2012
5
Haunted Places
2012
6
An Introduction to Ghosts
2012
7
Stay-Behinds
2012
8
Psychic Photography
2012
9
Famous Ghosts
2012
10
Ghosts That Aren't
2012
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Zodiac Affairs
1970
2
The Alchemy Deception
1973
3
Psychic Detective: The Unicorn
1976
4
The Red Chindvit Conspiracy
1976
5
Circle of Love
1978
6
Demonic Possession
1980
7
The Amityville Curse
1981
Collections
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Hans Holzer's the Supernatural
1606
2
The Ghost Hunter: Chilling Tales of Real Life Hauntings