Derry’s ghostlore brought to life
Brace yourself for a haunting journey into the supernatural as the spine-tingling “Parade of Phantoms Audiobook” is unveiled. Seven spooky stories selected from the original publication curated by Peter McCartney and published by GuildhallPress transport listeners into the heart of Derry’s paranormal folklore where echoes of the past linger and restless spirits await.
From the haunted houses of the Bogside to the ghostly apparitions that wander the city’s ancient buildings and streets, “Parade of Phantoms Audiobook” is a “first such production for Guildhall Press and a must-listen for anyone seeking an authentic encounter with Derry’s dark heritage.”
The story extracts are “performed by Derry actors who possess a deep connection to their hometown, ensuring authenticity and blood-curdling immersion.
“Derry has long had a rich tradition of storytelling. For many years, hair-raising fireside accounts of wailing banshees and mischievous spectres were commonplace in households across the city, enthralling and entertaining young and old alike,” said author Peter McCartney.
“The incredible talent of our Derry-based actors and technicians Pat Lynch, Micheál McDaid, Tiarnán McCartney, Seana Lusby and Joe McAllister, has breathed life into some of these legends, offering a unique and chilling listening experience,” he said.
‘We are grateful to the Hive Studios and Blast Furnace Recording Studio at Ráth Mór for their tech wizardry, and the Playhouse and Derry Creatives network for helping us produce this audio selection from the book. We are pleased to showcase the amazing abundance of expertise and creativity that exists in these organizations and across the artistic community in Derry. So, get ready to be gripped by the mysterious tales that will take the daunted listener on a terrifying tour of the spectral spectrum.”
Parade of Phantoms Audiobook will be available for free streaming or download at https://ghpress.com/shop/parade-of-phantoms-audiobook
“The Parade of Phantoms” book – with all 46 stories – is available from Derry outlets Little Acorns Bookstore, Foyle Books and Visit Derry and from Guildhall Press direct at www.ghpress.com.
