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Haunted Southern Maryland, Haunted America

Take a journey to the dark side of Southern Maryland, one of the most haunted spots in America, and visit with the ghosts and otherworldly specters of the area.


Southern Maryland is one of the most haunted spots in America. From pre-colonial settlements to modern times, the tales of every era of its history are often dark and sometimes bloody. Brave readers will meet the many otherworldly specters that loved the area too much to leave, like the spirit of the witch Moll Dyer or the nun reclaiming her ancestral home. Learn the haunted history of Sotterley Plantation and the stories of the ghosts that remained after the Civil War. Author David W. Thompson takes the reader on a spooky journey through Southern Maryland's long history.

David W. Thompson

David W. Thompson is a native of Southern Maryland, and the local tales are well known to him. He is the author of several historical fiction books, including the award-winning "Legends of the Family Dyer" trilogy, and especially enjoys researching and writing paranormal history. Dave is a member of Maryland Writer's Association and the St. Mary's County Historical Society. He's easy to find on social media and Amazon.

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