Halloween is much more than tricks or treats, it is also All Hallows Eve, where the souls of the dead walk among us. Richard Palmisano, author of Meeting Place of the Dead knows however that it's not just All Hallows Eve when ghosts appear amongst us...

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Indicators that your home may be haunted.

Things being moved or missing

Sounds of walking, knocking, banging, whistles, snapping, glass breaking, furniture being moved. (Rarely any evidence)

Doors and or windows opening or closing

Lights or appliances turning on or off

Black shadows that are seen quickly with your peripheral vision

Mists, smoke, orbs or apparitions

Whispers or voices, unexplained music

Unexplained cold or hot spots

Unexplained items appearing

The investigation into life after death is not an easy task, there are obstacles and challenges at every turn. It is expensive, often boring and a lot of tedious work. Scheduling visits can be a nightmare, finding a suitable location and securing access can be an enormous job on its own and I wouldn't give it up for anything because the rewards of each discovery easily outweigh everything else.