Books by Richard Falconer
The following books by Richard Falconer span 6 decades of research. Richard Falconer has been a historical researcher and a paranormal historian / authority for over 40 years. Through his books, he educates about the historical significance of St Andrews and the paranormal as a universal reality.
With his award-winning St Andrews Ghosts Tours promoting the same, they are now considered to be one of the top ghost tours in the world.
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New release for 2024
BY RICHARD FALCONER
History of St Andrews
By
Richard Falconer
NONFICTION & fully illustrated
Coming out in 2024
This volume will be available in hardback, softcover and Kindle.
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LATEST RELEASES BY RICHARD FALCONER
Out Now
Ghosts by Richard Falconer
Nonfiction – 660 pages and fully illustrated.
Ghosts
International Edition
NONFICTION
The mechanics of Ghosts explained through the lens of hundreds of experiences in the Scottish town of St Andrews as examples of this global phenomena.
This volume also includes more of your questions answered about the nature of Ghosts and less background location history.
Localised edition available below
Nonfiction: Paperback and Kindle
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Released 2021
134 new haunted locations
262 previously unknown ghosts
317 previously unpublished experiences from residents, students, visitors and the author.
“For its size, St Andrews in Fife
is the most haunted location in the world.”
This volume is the qualification for that statement.
More Ghosts of St Andrews
by Richard Falconer
Nonfiction – 612 pages and fully illustrated. Click cover for excerpts
More Ghosts of St Andrews
Localised Edition of ‘Ghosts’
NONFICTION
Hundreds of first-hand experiences in the Scottish town of St Andrews as a follow-up to Ghosts of St Andrews (2013).
This volume has more background location history for many of the experiences and less about the nature of Ghosts as a phenomena.
International edition available above as ‘Ghosts’
Nonfiction: Paperback and Kindle
Click here to buy now on Amazon Prime
FREE on Kindleunlimited!
Released 2021
134 new haunted locations
262 previously unknown ghosts
317 previously unpublished experiences from residents, students, visitors and the author.
“For its size, St Andrews in Fife
is the most haunted location in the world.”
This volume is a qualification for that statement.
St Andrews Ghost Stories by W. T. Linskill
Republished by Richard Falconer as the first hand-transcribed standalone copy since 1978.
The volume is now also twice the length of the original. It includes extensive annotations, including some of Linskill’s inspiration and sources for his stories.
St Andrews Ghost Stories
by W. T. Linskill
Annotated by Richard Falconer
Fiction/Nonfiction
Paperback and Kindle
Released 2021
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Capturing the imagination of generations, William Linskill’s classic ‘St Andrews Ghost Stories’ was first published in 1911, and remained in print through thirteen editions up to 1978. Richard originally republished it as the last section of his book ‘Ghosts of St Andrews’ in 2013.
Following extensive research, Richard explains the reality behind these stories and gives an insight into William Linskill. There are also introductions, photos, and eight pages worth of footnotes covering aspects of Linskill’s text through analysis, cross-referencing and elaboration of the same, as new material, or as updates since publishing in 2013.
Also included is Linskill’s article: The Strange Story of St Andrews Haunted Tower – nonfiction. Published 1925, then in booklet form 1938, and republished here for the first time.
Books by Richard Falconer
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Kindle copies available for all titles
All titles softcover.
Categories: Paranormal/History/Nonfiction/Local interest/Global interest/Psychology
More books by Richard Falconer:
NONFICTION
A local bestseller for 10 years
356 pages and fully illustrated with many photos.
75 haunted locations, over 100 ghostly encounters, a lot of poltergeist activity and loads of history!
Up to 2013 this is the most comprehensive compendium on the paranormal St Andrews had seen and forms the culmination of many years research up to that point.
With the addition of ‘More Ghosts of St Andrews’ 2021, they form the most comprehensive research conducted for one location.
NONFICTION
With 266 pages this is the most comprehensive investigation there has been into a fascinating St Andrews mystery involving a ghost and a chamber of corpses.
The mystery centres around most famous and prolific ghost in St Andrews- the White Lady. Anyone familiar with the town is more than likely aware of her, but how much does anyone really know about her?
Welcome to a St Andrews Mystery
NONFICTION
271 pages and over 80 haunted places from right across the Kingdom of Fife.
This is the first time a book has been written solely devoted to the Ghosts of Fife in Scotland.
Comprehensive A to Z guide of haunted places.
Guided trail of 25 haunted castles.
The book is a great guide to exploring the Kingdom of Fife. (Own transport required).
NONFICTION
With 612 pages of previously unpublished material, if you are staying in St Andrews and want to sleep tonight, don’t read this book!
As a follow-up to Ghosts of St Andrews, this new book has 134 new unpublished haunted locations, 262 previously unknown ghosts, 317 new testimonies, along with extensive updates for ‘Ghosts of St Andrews’.
FICTION/NONFICTION
Republished by Richard Falconer as the first hand-transcribed standalone copy since 1978, complete with extensive annotations.
International Edition
NONFICTION
The mechanics of Ghosts explained through the lens of hundreds of experiences in the Scottish town of St Andrews as examples of this global phenomena.
This volume has more of your questions answered about the nature of Ghosts and less background location history.
These big books are the culmination of research spanning 6 decades and are packed with history alongside a great many haunted locations and first-hand experiences