Description
Silent Stares and Malevolent Whispers from Possessed Dolls
Robert. Annabelle. Peggy. The very names of these dolls can strike fear into your heart. Fiona Dodwell, who has been gripped by the idea of spirit-possessed dolls for years, dives into real world and fictional examples of toys gone bad--playthings meant to comfort children but instead make life a living hell.
Fiona presents a comprehensive collection of true-life cases of haunted dolls, including lesser-known ones such as Mandy and Okiku. She also explores the killer dolls that have inspired endless horror movies and books. To chill your spine even further, Fiona shares interviews with Child's Play writer and director Don Mancini, actress Jennifer Tilly, Patti Negri of Ghost Adventures, Jayne Harris of Help! My House Is Haunted, and many, many more.
Creepy, addictive, and meticulously researched, this book takes paranormal enthusiasts on a thrilling journey into the dark and fascinating world of haunted dolls.
Includes a foreword by Fred Batt, demonologist on the TV show Most Haunted
Author: Fiona Dodwell
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Published: 09/08/2025
Pages: 212
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 6.93h x 5.04w x 0.71d
ISBN13: 9780738780719
ISBN10: 0738780715
BISAC Categories:
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Supernatural (Incl. Ghosts)
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Unexplained Phenomena
- Antiques & Collectibles | Dolls
About the Author
Fiona Dodwell is a freelance journalist and author, who has been passionate about the paranormal for many years. She has studied demonology, applied paranormal research, exorcism, and theology. She is also the author of several fictional paranormal titles. She has studied haunted dolls more than any other subject in recent years and finds the idea of objects being spirited a fascinating concept. Visit her at Linktr.ee/Fiona.Dodwell.
Fred Batt is a former English businessman, nightclub owner, singer, actor, and self-styled historian and demonologist known for his regular appearances on the British paranormal reality television series Most Haunted. Batt's interest in the occult began as a teenager.