In "The Ghost Lab," journalist Matt Hongoltz-Hetling explores the phenomenon of paranormal belief in America, emphasizing its connection to societal distrust. The book follows New Hampshire's Kitt Research Initiative, a group of curious paranormal investigators striving to scrutinize claims of ghosts, demons, and cryptids with a skeptical lens. Through engaging narratives, Hongoltz-Hetling reveals how deeply embedded historical perspectives and individualism shape the region's culture, fostering belief in the supernatural amid declining trust in institutions like religion, government, and media.
"Despite the forceful title, Hongoltz-Hetling's book isn't a screed against Sasquatch stans or explorers of the spirit realm. With intellectual humility, he tells the story of New Hampshire's Kitt Research Initiative, a ragtag bunch of paranormal investigators who attempt to scientifically and skeptically scrutinize paranormal entities, from curses to cryptids."
"Hongoltz-Hetling pairs this absorbing narrative with an exploration of institutional distrust. Why do so many Americans no longer trust such social pillars as religion, government, healthcare, education, and the media?"
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