Tom McDonnell DEAD BUT AWAKE

Dead but Awake

In his new book, Dead but Awake, McDonnell takes us deep into the eerie heart of Oxfordshire, uncovering over a decade’s worth of paranormal encounters. Drawing on nearly fifty interviews, he weaves together a haunting tapestry of true stories that blur the line between the living and the dead.

But Dead but Awake is more than just a collection of ghost stories—it asks why some people are especially attuned to the supernatural, and why certain places seem to hold onto spirits long after death.

Come and hear Tom McDonnell discuss his work, the chilling stories he’s gathered, and the unsettling mysteries that remain unsolved. This is a talk that promises to be both fascinating and terrifying—a journey into the realm of the dead… the dead, but awake.

Including the restless spirits at The Bear Inn, The Sheldonian Theatre, Trinity College and Blackwell's Bookshop.

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