Cursed Objects

Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items

by J. W. Ocker

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Pub Date 15 Sep 2020 | Archive Date 24 Nov 2020

Horror | Reference

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Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world’s most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale.

They’re lurking in museums, graveyards, and private homes. Their often tragic and always bizarre stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, novels, and campfire tales. They’re cursed objects, and all they need to unleash a wave of misfortune is . . . you.

Many of these unfortunate items have intersected with some of the most notable events and people in history, leaving death and destruction in their wake. But never before have the true stories of these eerie oddities been compiled into a fascinating and chilling volume. Inside, readers will learn about:

   • Annabelle the Doll, a Raggedy Ann doll that featured in the horror franchise The Conjuring
• The Unlucky Mummy, which is rumored to have sunk the Titanic and kick-started World War I
   • The Dybbuk box, which was sold on eBay and spawned the horror film The Possession
   • The Conjured Chest, which has been blamed for fifteen deaths within a single family
   • The Ring of Silvianus, a Roman artifact believed to have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit
   • And many more!

Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world’s most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good...

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EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781683692362
PRICE	US$19.99 (USD)
PAGES	272

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Rachel S, Bookseller

This is super interesting. Definitely not one to read too close to bed time though. I found it the right about of creepy and strange, learning about all these mad objects that share our world with us. Perfect for those who have an interest in the supernatural or history (or both).

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Angel H, Reviewer

I have read a couple other J.W. Ocker books and he never disappoints. In Cursed Objects, we get the history and stories behind various "cursed" objects. This led me down numerous google searches and YouTube black holes to learn more about all the items in the book and others he mentions in asides. If you are interested in the history of dark, creepy things, you should definitely check out this book. Also, check out his fiction book about a terrifying haunted house, Twelve Nights at Rotter House, and his Salem history book, A Season with the Witch.

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Molly W, Reviewer

I was really fascinated by this read. I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about it since I don’t usually read books in this vein, but it was really enjoyable. After reading this I went and look for other non-fiction books that were similar to this. It actually opened my eyes to a whole new genre of books! Great job!