Cody Polston 
The Historic St. James Hotel in Cimarron, New Mexico, was built in 1872 and became one of the main stops for the people of the wild west, garnering a reputation for some shady figures. The hotel is now claimed to be haunted by the ghosts of many different victims and people who passed through its … Read moreThe haunted guests of the St James Hotel; New Mexico Strange
There’s a particular kind of science fiction that doesn’t try to predict the future so much as expose the present. It takes familiar systems, policing, bureaucracy, surveillance, propaganda, and moves them into a colder environment where excuses fall away. In space, you can’t pretend you didn’t see what happened. The air is finite. Doors lock. … Read moreWhen the Badge Becomes a Target: The Social Bite of Blacklist Gravity
In the fog-shrouded literary landscape where classic horror meets Victorian detective fiction, “Phantom of the Amazon Deep: A Patience Worth Mystery” emerges as a fascinating reimagining of one of cinema’s most enduring monsters. As the author of this tale, I wanted to share some insights into how this story came to be, the inspirations behind … Read moreFrom Classic Monster to Gothic Investigator: The Making of “Phantom of the Amazon Deep”
The story of Quanah Parker and the Comanche nation is a tale of resilience, transformation, and ultimately, the loss of one of the most powerful Native American empires on the North American plains. As the last chief of the Comanches, Quanah Parker symbolizes the intersection of two worlds: the traditional life of the Native tribes … Read moreQuanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches
In the annals of true crime, few tales are as chilling, bizarre, or steeped in mystery as that of the Bloody Benders. Operating under the guise of hospitality, this seemingly ordinary family ran a small inn and grocery store in the wilds of Kansas during the early 1870s. Their business, however, was a front for … Read moreThe Bloody Benders: America’s First Family of Serial Killers
I have a few mentions in this! Chad Brummett’s Aventura invites the viewer on a trip through the Land of Enchantment as only a native New Mexican would know. Discover uncovered gems, best-kept secrets, and the stories and people that make our state truly remarkable. Hosted by Emmy Award Winner Chad Brummett <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ … Read moreHaunted Highways | Aventura
A cool event if you are looking for something to do on Saturday January 17th, 2026. I will be there all day selling books!
The allure of the paranormal has persisted throughout human history. Ghosts, spirits, and otherworldly entities have captured our imaginations for centuries, appearing in folklore, literature, and religious accounts. In modern times, this fascination has taken on a new form: ghost hunting and paranormal investigations. Armed with gadgets and an insatiable curiosity, enthusiasts seek to bridge … Read moreThe Impact of Horror Films on Paranormal Investigations and Ghost Hunting
The latest Patience Worth book is now available on Amazon. A grave digger lies dead beside an open grave. Twelve coffins emptied of their occupants. A pattern only one mind can decipher. When Scotland Yard discovers London’s cemeteries have been methodically violated, Detective Frederick Blackwood turns to his niece, Patience Worth, a young woman whose … Read morePatience Worth: The Anatomy of Shadows is now available
As the author of the Patience Worth mystery series, I’ve often been asked about my creative process. How does one bring to life a character like Patience, a young Victorian woman who works at the Marylebone Public Library while secretly investigating both rational and irrational mysteries? Today, I’d like to share the method behind the … Read moreCrafting the Patience Worth Mystery Series
If you’re a beer enthusiast with a penchant for bold, complex flavors and a rebellious spirit, Jester King Brewery’s Black Metal Imperial Stout is a brew that demands your attention. This Texas-born creation is not just a beer, it’s an experience, a symphony of rich, dark flavors that will have you savoring every drop. From … Read moreBeer Review: Jester King Brewery’s “Black Metal” Imperial Stout
In the cold January light filtering through grimy fanlights of Marylebone Public Library, we find Patience Worth, our reluctant detective sorting through books “inscribed with the minor violence of daily use: dog-ears, thumb prints, the occasional rust-brown stain of tea or blood.” This atmospheric Victorian mystery follows Patience from her position behind “the barricade of … Read moreA new Patience Worth book is coming out in January!
I’m beyond thrilled and deeply honored to share that I’ve been named Best Local Author in the 2025 Best of the City Awards by Albuquerque The Magazine! This recognition means the world to me, especially because it comes from a community that has supported and inspired me every step of the way. To everyone who … Read moreBest Local Author in the 2025 Best of the City Awards by Albuquerque The Magazine
A chilling new tale is about to take your breath away… 🔥 Patience Worth: The Breathless Curse 🔥 From the misty corners of history comes a story like no other—a haunting blend of suspense, supernatural intrigue, and the resilience of the human spirit. 🔮 The Story: When a mysterious mummy is delivered to the British … Read morePatience Worth: The Breathless Curse
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
🌿📖 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!
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
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!
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
The Old West has no shortage of wild tales: gunfights at high noon, lawmen facing down outlaws, and dusty saloons buzzing with whiskey-fueled brawls. But among all the legends of frontier justice, few stories are as bizarre, or as tragically absurd, as the events of 1871 in Abilene, Kansas, when two men lost their lives … Read moreThe Great Bull Controversy of 1871: Guns, Outrage, and Wild Bill Hickok’s Most Unusual Case
Yeti, Sasquatch, El Squacho, it has many different names, but no creature is more elusive than the Bigfoot. Often associated with northern states along the west coast, this large mythical ape has had many sightings over the years within the mountains of Northern New Mexico as well. In this episode of New Mexico Strange, author … Read moreThe legend of Bigfoot and New Mexico sightings; NM Strange
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