Cody Polston 
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.
Explore the fascinating history of Albuquerque’s brief stint as the Confederate capital of New Mexico in 1862. Learn about the little-known “Battle of Albuquerque” and the mysterious Confederate soldier who still haunts Old Town to this day. Discover why this Civil War specter might still linger in Albuquerque, and the surprising number of Confederate soldiers … Read moreSarge the Confederate Ghost
The old Blueher’s Barn in the Plaza Hacienda is said to be the site of a tragic romance turned deadly. According to local legend, a daughter of a prominent family discovered her betrothed lover in the arms of another woman on the barn grounds – a place known for romantic rendezvous. Consumed by rage, she … Read moreThe Haunting Legend of the Hatchet Lady
Discover the chilling history and paranormal activity surrounding the Manuel Springer House in Albuquerque’s Old Town Plaza. This video explores: • The building’s scandalous past as a Prohibition-era speakeasy and brothel • The tragic tale of Scarlett, a murdered prostitute whose vengeful spirit still roams the grounds and alley • Eyewitness accounts of ghostly apparitions, … Read moreThe Ghost of Scarlet
Uncover the chilling secrets of the La Placita restaurant in Old Town Albuquerque! Having up to four ghosts, it’s a hotspot for paranormal activity. Whether you’re a history buff, ghost hunter, or just love a good scare, this video is sure to satisfy your curiosity about one of Albuquerque’s most haunted locations. Don’t forget to … Read moreThe haunting of La Placita
Uncover the chilling secrets of La Hacienda restaurant in Old Town Albuquerque! Once the grand Blueher House, this historic building now serves up more than just delicious food – it’s a hotspot for paranormal activity. Join us as we explore the eerie transformation of this 1898 Queen Anne mansion into a haunted hotspot. From phantom … Read moreThe Haunting of La Hacienda
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
This story describes a series of supernatural occurrences in an alley in the old red light district of Albuquerque. Sightings of a female ghost, dressed in a pink nightgown, appears in pre-dawn hours. Unexplained phenomena such as strange voices, slamming doors, and a strong perfume scent are often reported. A shadowy figure appears and disappears, … Read moreThe Pink Lady
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.