From an encounter with a shrieking horror on Signal Hill, St. John’s, to the legend of the headless pirate of Red Bay, Labrador, folklorist Dale Jarvis conjures up stories of white horses, men in black, haunted punts, vanishing boats, and things that go bump in the basement.

With its tales of premonitions of death, eerie phantoms, and strange creatures, Newfoundland and Labrador is truly a haunted place. Beware, gentle reader! The unquiet spirits of dogs, wolves, little girls, ships, and soldiers drift through these pages. You may even run into the Old Hag herself, Newfoundland and Labrador’s most infamous nighttime visitor.

Blending local history, folklore, eyewitness interviews, and archival research, Haunted Waters is the latest collection of ghostly tales from one of Canada’s finest, and creepiest, storytellers.

Review Quotes

"[Haunted Waters] is impeccably referenced (Joy of joys! An index!) and researched."
    Northeast Avalon Times

"His stories bring a thrill up the spine and make the hairs at the back of the neck rise - a sign of a successful ghost story."

    The Pilot

"An amazing and eerie book of ghost stories . . ."

    Current magazine

"Fans of Dale Jarvis's Haunted Hike and his three previous ghost story books will find more of what they like in 'Haunted Waters.'"

    The Telegram

“’Haunted Waters’ is an excellent collection — highly readable and enjoyable for adults and young adults — and not just those with a fondness for creepy tales. Readers interested in the folktales, superstitions, and history of our province will find much to admire about it as well.

    CBC Radio, Corner Brook