America’s Most Gothic: Haunted History Stranger Than Fiction

Four Seasons Books is thrilled to welcome back Leanna Renee Hieber for another spine-tingling evening of haunted history, just in time for Halloween. Last year, she joined us with A Haunted History of Invisible Women. This October, she returns with her newest release: America’s Most Gothic: Haunted History Stranger Than Fiction

From fog-cloaked mansions and vampire panics to phantom tunnels and family curses, America’s Most Gothic uncovers the eerie, true stories that inspired our darkest Gothic tropes. Together with co-author Andrea Janes (in spirit), Leanna reveals the haunted past of America and the chilling figures who refuse to stay silent.

🎃 Special Collaboration: After the signing, join Shepherdstown Ghost Tours for a guided 8:30 PM Ghost Tour through the most haunted town in America.

🕸️ This event is an official part of BooFest & Halloween in Shepherdstown 2025—a town-wide celebration of all things spooky!

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Event Schedule

• 6:00 PM – Author talk & reading with Leanna Renee Hieber
• 6:45 PM – Audience Q&A
• 7:30 PM – Book signing (America’s Most Gothic available for purchase)
• 8:30 PM – Shepherdstown Ghost Tour (60–75 minutes, led by Shepherdstown Ghost Tours)

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Ticketing Options

• General Admission – Includes entry to the author event.
• Book + Admission Bundle – Includes one copy of America’s Most Gothic plus event entry. (Signing limited to books purchased through Four Seasons Books.)
• Event + Ghost Tour Bundle – Admission to the event plus reserved spot on the 8:30 PM Shepherdstown Ghost Tour ($20 value).
• Book + Ghost Tour Bundle – One copy of America’s Most Gothic plus reserved spot on the 8:30 PM Shepherdstown Ghost Tour.

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Important Information for Attendees

• Doors open at 6:00 PM; seating is first-come, first-served.
• Check in at the Four Seasons Books welcome table upon arrival.
• Signing is limited to books purchased through Four Seasons Books. Please be prepared to show your Book + Admission Bundle ticket or purchase your book onsite.
• The Ghost Tour departs promptly at 8:30 PM from outside the bookstore. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Four Seasons Books, 114 West German Street, Shepherdstown, United States