The memoir of the paranormal investigator who is the real life "Ghost Whisperer" and consultant on the hit CBS show starring Jennifer Love Hewitt. "One part spooky, one part inspirational, and all-around fascinating . . .a spine-tingling read." — BookPage Whether we're aware of them or not, ghosts are always among us—and they have been a part of my life since my early childhood . . . Mary Ann Winkowski is the mother of two. She lives in an Ohio suburb where she goes to church every Sunday. And she sees and talks to ghosts. In When Ghosts Speak , Mary Ann—now a paranormal investigator—tells her incredible story. She reveals the difference between earthbound spirits and those who have crossed over, why ghosts stay on the earthly plane, and the importance of the "White Light" that appears when any creature dies. She shares her most fascinating encounters, from the ghost of Barbara Stanwyck to the detective who asked Mary Ann to tell police what happened to his body. But most of all, Mary Ann advises what to do if your house or family is haunted—or if there's a ghost around you . "An enjoyable and refreshing look at the subject of the afterlife . . .a fun, easy read, and whether believable or not it will hold the reader's interest from beginning to end." — Roanoke Times "Via a compelling combination of journal, insightful wit, and honest soul search, she clarifies the very notion of ghosts and enables readers to explore this subject without the oversimplification of sensationalism often attributed to ghost in movies." — Library Journal