Something Unseen Paranormal Book Review
Stephen Hill takes you on a spine-tingling journey into the mysteries of the afterlife and what awaits us on the other side. A mysterious voice captured on the audio of his camcorder during a local cemetery visit causes him to question his perception of reality, religion, and even his sanity. These questions lead him back to the cemetery in an attempt to find answers to mysteries that he cannot comprehend. He soon realizes that something has followed him home from the graveyard, something that wants to make its presence known. Yes, Something Unseen! This gripping tale of one man’s journey to the other side will keep you on the edge of your seat. Stephen Hill went into the graveyard that day to do a little genealogical research. He walked away with more than he bargained for. What happens when we die? Is that it, or is there more? After reading this book you may never look at the afterlife the same again! This book may haunt you…so don’t read it alone!
Paranormal Book Review: Something Unseen
After scouring Amazon for “that book”, you know, the book that will help me settle in to read in the middle of the night and scare the crap out of me – that book. I stumbled upon Something Unseen by Stephen Hill. After reading all the customer reviews and the praise it was a no-brainer and I had to get my hands on this book.
Author Stephen Hill inadvertently falls into the often overlooked and ridiculed “occupation” of being a ghost hunter when a rogue spirit follows him home one day from the cemetery. This is the beginning of Hill’s quest into the dark world of the paranormal. Here, he makes a few discoveries, both that of the supernatural variety and self-discovery, which takes precedence over the mystery of the spirit that followed him home on that dreary afternoon in the cemetery. And this is where I became disconnected from Something Unseen.
Hill’s journey to unlock this mystery was, to me, the most intriguing part of the book as he was relentless in trying to piece together answers to understand what was happening in his home and himself. The closer he got to the answers, the more I wanted to distance myself from the book. His words felt authentic but it was, how should I say, just too far-fetched. From an open portal where ghosts made their way into our realm to demons tormenting him at night, Stephen Hill “proved” to be more than just a ghost-hunter – he was also a good storyteller.
I’ve experienced a few things mentioned in the book having gone to a few ghost investigations myself as part of a film crew so I am quite familiar with a few of the instruments/tools used in these “hunts”. One such instrument is Frank’s Box where it is said that one can communicate with the other side using a radio that is constantly scouring the airwaves. Ask a question and the spirit will respond using words that are either already out there in “radio-land” or through the use of white noise. This is like EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) but in real time! Sounds cool right? I’ve been present when one of the tools was utilized and there wasn’t much luck with communicating with the deceased. However, after using this device for the very first time (and nearly every time thereafter) Hill engaged in full-blown conversations with sarcastic and humor-filled spirits, providing much-needed entertainment for the book!
Aside from this and a few other nuisances such as constant repetition throughout the book with specific phrases used throughout such as My research demanded it! (used 9x), the word ‘indeed’ (used 43x), Just more damn questions (used 7x), and the constant questioning of his sanity with Does a madman realize he is insane? (Used 10x). One can almost play a drinking game with the amount of repetition apparent throughout the book. Maybe I am nit-picking a bit but it is certainly something worth mentioning.
But, overall I have to say that Something Unseen was a quick, light, and enjoyable read despite having wished that there were more scares. Hill’s questioning of his sanity brought him down the rabbit hole as he immersed himself in the other side as we embarked on a journey with him to experience his transition into the person he is today. I must say the ride felt like a good time (this from a person on the outside looking in) even though quite unbelievable if I may say so myself. His quest led him through a barrage of questions about his sanity and his religion. These questions are where Something Unseen thrived putting most of the haunting in the backseat. Be forewarned that there are very few scares in this one and if you can get past Hill’s purported events of humor-filled spirits and cunning demons in the attic you can find a good personal story within. But, unfortunately, for me, it is rather forgettable.