Cody Polston 
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
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
Join author Cody Polston as he launches his newest book, “Ghost Stories of Central New Mexico.” This presentation will include opportunities for Q&A, book purchases and ghostly related merch. Advanced copies from Cody’s first horror novel “Shadows of the Ghost Light” will also be available before the book’s release date on August 23rd. This is … Read moreBook Launch for “Ghost Stories of Central New Mexico”
My first horror novel will be released on August 23rd, 2024, It is a Fictional Horror Anthology Based on Old Albuquerque’s Darkest Legends Enter a realm where nightmare and reality blur, inspired by the chilling oral traditions that have haunted Albuquerque’s Old Town. This fictional horror anthology will plunge you into an abyss of terror … Read moreShadows of the Ghost Light
If one is in the mood for a tight, taut historical thriller to read, then Murder & Mayhem in Tombstone may be right up one’s alley. Check out the rest of the article here.
Exuding power, his clothing a testimony to wealth, he strolled across the sun-drenched plaza with the confident gait of one born to the manor, prepared to conclude a most auspicious deal. The crisp, clean air of the February morning added to the excitement Rafael Armijo felt as he anticipated the culmination of this deal. The … Read moreFrom Traders to Traitors
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 moreThe cover for my next book has been finalized
Recently I was interviewed on 96.3 KKOB about my new book Murder and Mayhem in Tombstone. Click the link below to hear it!
In this video I talk about the world building that i did for the Aetherstorm Chronicles. I speak about various concepts of the world, how magick works and where these ideas came from.
I just received my author copies for my latest book about Tombstone Arizona. in this video I unbox and show you the book as well as talking about its contents. The book can be purchased on Amazon here.
Information on the phenomenology of apparitional experiences comes from several collections of spontaneous case studies. Many cases have been presented to societies for psychical research and were investigated carefully to determine the reliability of the data that was collected. Ignoring the fictional accounts, several case study collections provide some rather compelling testimony to the phenomenology … Read moreModern Paranormal Investigation and Ghost Hunting: The stuff you may not know about ghosts and hauntings
I recently was browsing through some history notes made by historian Emma Moya when I came across this. It appears the claims that the High Noon Restaurant was a brothel and gambling casino were incorrect. It is amazing what you can uncover when you really start digging around in the achieves.
Although ghost stories have existed throughout time and across many cultures, the beginning of the serious study of ghosts started in 1840 with the creation of spiritualism. Spiritualism is a religious movement based on the belief that the spirits of the dead exist and have both the inclination and the ability to communicate with the … Read moreModern paranormal investigation, ghost hunting and Spiritualism
In 2012, my book Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque was published. One featured topic was the infamous ghost stories surrounding La Hacienda restaurant. As a writer consumed by the supernatural, I found myself irresistibly drawn to the interesting stories told to me by the employees that worked there. However, I was told that there was … Read moreUncovering haunted truths in Old Town Albuquerque
Captain Patience Sterling receiving a telegram instructing her to rendezvous with the airship Defiant and take on a mysterious passenger for their mission! The extent of the Brotherhood’s plan are finally brought into the light and it is terrifying! Beyond the Moonlight of Doom
I came across a rather interesting article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (30 Jun 1974) that discusses vanishing hitchhikers (ghosts) in Texas. Click the image to see the article full sized.
For the holiday season, I am giving you an entire chapter of my audiobook, Tesla St. Vrain, The Power Within for free. I had a blast writing Chapter 18; it’s definitely one of my favorites in the book (werewolves, anyone?). However, if you’re not familiar with the plot, there are some things you should know … Read moreHear a chapter of the audiobook, Tesla St. Vrain: The Power Within for free!
Tombstone was a wild place during Arizona’s territorial era, with violence and criminal activity running rampant. It wasn’t just the Earp brothers’ iconic gunfight at the O.K. Corral that left behind a trail of death and destruction—lawlessness and vigilante justice reigned throughout the Old West era. Driven by tension between the sheriff ’s office and … Read moreThe cover for my next book has been finalized.
Most people know that ghost hunters make use of EMF detectors in order to identify the presence of a spirit. But where did this belief stem from? As it turns out, the idea has been around for quite some time. The theory of electromagnetism which set the foundation for wireless communication was built during the … Read moreThe origins of EMF and its connection with ghosts
In 1881, a malevolent force descended upon the mining town of Nightfall, overtaking its citizens with an eerie brainwashing and avaricious supernatural creatures. As the people vanished without a trace, Agent Jack Durham was summoned to investigate what sinister force had cast its shadow over this once-peaceful town in the Superstition Mountains. NIGHTFALL, a Western … Read moreNIGHTFALL, a Western Horror Story
Episode 2 is written from an omniscient point of view, providing insight into Patience’s thoughts and emotions as well as those of other characters like Milo and Brick. It sets up an intense conflict between Patience and Blackwood while also introducing elements such as mechanical marvels, dark secrets lurking within Highforge, and a battle against … Read moreBeyond the Moonlight of Doom, Episode 2 (Danger in the Skies)
This chapter marks a major development in Erebus’ character arc where it goes on to expand significantly. Tesla dreamt of Erebus, the demon that inhabited the Witchblade embedded in her left arm. He stood on a hillside surrounded by a vast landscape of green and gold. His hair was long, blonde, curly and each strand … Read moreA sample from Chapter Six of Tesla St. Vrain, The Shadow Empire