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

The Haunting of Wool Warehouse

Uncover the Haunting History of Albuquerque’s Wool Warehouse Theater Step into the eerie world of Albuquerque’s Wool Warehouse Theater, where history and the paranormal intertwine. Once a thriving wool processing plant built by businessman Frank Bond in 1929, this National Historic Landmark has transformed into a hub of supernatural activity. In this video, we’ll explore: … Read moreThe Haunting of Wool Warehouse

Fright Night Open Mic at the Painted Lady Bed and Brew

I will be hosting “Fright Night, Open Mic” on Friday, August 16th.  Join us for a spine-chilling evening unlike any other as brave souls take the stage to share their real-life ghost encounters. Located on the historic confines of a haunted former brothel and saloon, every creak and shadow adds to the atmosphere of suspense … Read moreFright Night Open Mic at the Painted Lady Bed and Brew

Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque, signing and presentation

Join us on August 22nd 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 the haunting history of Albuquerque’s Old Town Plaza, where centuries of Spanish, Mexican, and Native American influences have left their supernatural mark. Polston, … Read moreGhosts of Old Town Albuquerque, signing and presentation

Ghost Stories of Central New Mexico is now available

Central New Mexico remains a vault of long-buried secrets and restless ghosts. Bloodcurdling tales from a haunted Civil War battlefield at Val Verde mingle with the whispers of unsettled spirits in Socorro. The notorious Luna mansion and the cursed rooms of Mountainair’s Shaffer Hotel gather in the otherworldly apparitions of a shadowy past. Cody Polston, … Read moreGhost Stories of Central New Mexico is now available

Ghost stories of Central New Mexico, book reveal

Central New Mexico remains a vault of long-buried secrets and restless ghosts. Bloodcurdling tales from a haunted Civil War battlefield at Val Verde mingle with the whispers of unsettled spirits in Socorro. The notorious Luna mansion and the cursed rooms of Mountainair’s Shaffer Hotel gather in the otherworldly apparitions of a shadowy past. Cody Polston, … Read moreGhost stories of Central New Mexico, book reveal