I found this an intriguing book, written in the 70s about events taking place presumably in the late 40s early 50s. The title is a bit "melodramatic"...(sounds more like a gothic romance novel)..but the story itself is interesting. I found myself not so much taken by the "ghost story" as the events themselves...50 odd years ago this family was able to lease a mansion for $3600 a year... 17 miles outside of Philadelphia complete with original furnishings and virtually unchanged for many years...surrounded by farms and fields. I am not familiar with this particular area, but I can only imagine what kind of development has overtaken it today. I find myself wondering what became of the "underground tomb" that the author and his son found at the edge of a field. In short,the book's overwhelming impression to me is not so much the ghost story (although it's interesting) as the situation in which the family was involved to let events play out. The author's wife irritated me as she was seemingly more concerned with the dust and dirt the old house generated (typical 50's) than the surroundings themselves. Many pages of how the wife needed a housekeeper to help her keep the house "spotless" and how these employees wouldn't stay (yawn). I couldn't help thinking what I wouldn't give to have experienced the place as these people did! So I give it 4 stars for storyline, but probably 4.5 for atmosphere. Like the other reviewer I thought it would be interesting to check out the area, but I thought surely the place had been torn down long ago to make way for suburbia, and it seems I was right.

I agree it is, indeed, a shame this book is out of print. Anyone who fancies a good ghost story will absolutely relish "Night Stalks the Mansion". Beside being extremely well written, this story is far more plausible than the (ridiculous)"Amityville Horror" which came out around the same time. While I tend to think "ghostly phenomena" are explained by other causes, my love for such stories completely overrides a skepticism that might otherwise prevent me from reading them. The tragic theme, upon which the story is based, is true and enhances the quality and believability of the tale. For years, I have been tempted to visit Lima, Pennsylvania to catch a glimpse of this mysterious house, however, I understand it was destroyed by fire back in the 80's. Ghost hunters and aficionados alike should definitely try and secure this book through Amazon.com!

I can't believe that this book is out of print! The story is so intriguing about the Cameron family renting this old mansion house right after WWII. They are plagued by sounds and smells that only have paranormal explanations. Night Stalks the Mansion is a very well-written tale that captures the readers attention to the last sentence. I recommend that the publisher get off their duff and start printing more copies!