“THE HORROR OF BLACKTHORNE HALL” A Supernatural Gothic Mystery Audiobook

SOMETHING ANCIENT AWAITS IN THE SHADOWS… Journey into darkness with Patience, a woman who uncovers secrets others cannot see, as she investigates a series of mysterious disappearances linked to the enigmatic Blackthorne family. “The city will never forgive me, but perhaps it will remember.” When Lord Blackthorne returns to town, his effect on a room … Read more“THE HORROR OF BLACKTHORNE HALL” A Supernatural Gothic Mystery Audiobook

“Patience Worth: The Beast of Bolam Bog” Now on Audible!

🌿📖 Discover the Mystery of “Patience Worth: The Beast of Bolam Bog” 🎧✨ Step into the shadows of Bolam Bog, where history whispers through the mist and legends come to life. Patience Worth: The Beast of Bolam Bog is not just a story—it’s an experience. A thrilling audiobook that pulls you into a world of … Read more“Patience Worth: The Beast of Bolam Bog” Now on Audible!

Squaring the Strange, The Alleged ghosts of the Territorial House, with Cody Polston

First, Celestia and a voice from the past discuss a hat trick of rat stories (maybe a rat trick?). Then Ben chats with author, ghost story enthusiast and former ghost hunter Cody Polston about the historic Territorial House in Corrales, New Mexico. Cody led an investigation there, and Ben worked there as a teenage busboy, … Read moreSquaring the Strange, The Alleged ghosts of the Territorial House, with Cody Polston

The Wicked Albuquerque Tour is coming!

 WICKED ALBUQUERQUE Dark Tales from the Duke City’s Lawless Past  **Where Morality Went to Die and Legends Were Born** STEP INTO HELL’S HALF ACRE Before Albuquerque became the modern city you know today, it was a place where lawlessness rivaled Dodge City and Tombstone. This wasn’t just another frontier town – this was where the … Read moreThe Wicked Albuquerque Tour is coming!

I asked AI what it knew about one of my books

Out of curiosity, I asked AI about one of my books to see what it says. Here is what came up. Cody Polston’s The Aetherstorm Chronicles explores several intriguing themes within its narrative framework. Key themes include: 1. Science and Magic: The series often blends elements of science fiction and fantasy, exploring the interaction between … Read moreI asked AI what it knew about one of my books

Patience Worth: Nightmare of the Necropolis Line

In the heart of Victorian London an unsettling mystery unfurls along the grimy tracks of the Necropolis railway. When coffins are looted of their treasured jewels and grave goods, whispers of a sinister shadow loom over the city’s grieving families. Who dares disturb the sanctity of the dead? Enter Patience Worth: a brilliant and unorthodox … Read morePatience Worth: Nightmare of the Necropolis Line

Patience Worth, The Beast of Bolam Bog

The fog thickens over Victorian London as Patience Worth returns, drawn deeper into the shadows that lurk beyond rational explanation… The winter mist folds around her like a garment she left behind in childhood as Patience steps off the train at Bolam station, a place reduced to merely a signpost with a single syllable. Something … Read morePatience Worth, The Beast of Bolam Bog

THE HORROR OF BLACKTHORNE HALL

On the misty edge of the Sussex Downs looms Blackthorne Hall—a brooding limestone mansion where three centuries of history hide ancient secrets. When Lord Reginald Percival Blackthorne returns to England after years abroad, London society is captivated by his charm, his wealth, and his mysterious past. Few question why this distinguished gentleman is only available … Read moreTHE HORROR OF BLACKTHORNE HALL

From Short Stories to Novels: The Evolution of Patience Worth

When I first conceived of Patience Worth, I envisioned a collection of interconnected short stories—Victorian mysteries with a supernatural twist. Little did I know how completely this remarkable character would capture my imagination and demand room to breathe. Patience came to me fully formed: born in February 1880 to a mathematics professor and a former … Read moreFrom Short Stories to Novels: The Evolution of Patience Worth

Pistol-Packing Pearl: The Brazen Outlaw Queen of the Arizona Territory

In the lawless frontier of the late 19th century American West, legends were born of grizzled male outlaws and gunslingers who pulled off audacious stagecoach heists and train robberies. Names like Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, and Black Bart struck fear into the hearts of civilized folk. But amid this tapestry of notorious male bandits, there … Read morePistol-Packing Pearl: The Brazen Outlaw Queen of the Arizona Territory

Albuquerque paranormal investigator uses ghost hunting as a history lesson

A good article in the Santa Fe New Mexican about me and the Albucreepy Trolley Tour. Also has a good gallery of photos taken during one of the tours. https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/albuquerque-paranormal-investigator-uses-ghost-hunting-as-a-history-lesson/article_f818783c-8c99-11ef-b247-37189dd6766f.html https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/gallery-halloween-haunts-with-paranormal-investigator-cody-polston/article_0b45b29c-972d-11ef-a25f-3be47cde2065.html

New Mexico Strange

New Mexico’s diverse, inconvenient, and often bloody history has cultivated and environment of mystery and the macabre for more than a century. Whether you’re looking for ghosts in Albuquerque’s Old Town, little green men in Roswell, or the elusive Taos hum, there’s no shortage of paranormal adventures to take in the Land of Enchantment.       ”New … Read moreNew Mexico Strange

Daily Lobo Article: A spirited night at Painted Lady Bed & Brew

Painted Lady Bed & Brew in Albuquerque hosted a “Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque” talk on Thursday, Oct. 10 as a part of its ongoing “Brews and Boos” event series. Cody Polston — an author, paranormal investigator and ghost tour guide — gave a talk to Painted Lady’s patrons on the various ghosts and ghost … Read moreDaily Lobo Article: A spirited night at Painted Lady Bed & Brew

Albucreepy Trolley Co. | Ghosts & Gravestones

It’s time. I’ve spent the past several months putting together a new type of ghost tour in Albuquerque and it is about to launch. Dare to uncover the secrets lurking in Albuquerque’s shadows? Join Albucreepy Trolley Co. for Ghosts & Gravestones, a spine-chilling journey through the city’s most haunted locales. As you ride the open-air … Read moreAlbucreepy Trolley Co. | Ghosts & Gravestones

Book signing at Treasure House Books and gifts in Old Town Albuquerque, October 27th

Cody Polston signs “Ghost Stories of Central New Mexico” on Sunday, October 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Treasure House Books & Gifts, 2012 South Plaza NW in Old Town Albuquerque, NM. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (505) 242-7204. Central New Mexico remains a vault of … Read moreBook signing at Treasure House Books and gifts in Old Town Albuquerque, October 27th

Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque, Presentation and Q&A

October 10, 2024 • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm This is a free event but please reserve your seat by claiming a free ticket  here “Buy Tickets” . Join us for a spine-tingling event at the Painted Lady Bed and Brew with author Cody Polston as he signs copies of “Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque.” Delve into … Read moreGhosts of Old Town Albuquerque, Presentation and Q&A