“A visual feast of a book.this eye-catching miscellany is perfect for anyone who wants a treasure chest of weird trivia to peruse.”- Bustle It reminded me that life is short, death is nigh and a little humor can help us seize the day just as well as a memento mori.”- The New York Times
“This book is so fun that I couldn't put it down.
The Ring of Silvianus, a Roman artifact believed to have inspired J. The Conjured Chest, which has been blamed for fifteen deaths within a single family. The Dybbuk box, which was sold on eBay and spawned the horror film The Possession. The Unlucky Mummy, which is rumored to have sunk the Titanic and kick-started World War I. Annabelle the Doll, a Raggedy Ann doll that featured in the horror franchise The Conjuring. But never before have the true stories of these eerie oddities been compiled into a fascinating and chilling volume. Inside, readers will learn about: Many of these unfortunate items have intersected with some of the most notable events and people in history, leaving death and destruction in their wake. They’re cursed objects, and all they need to unleash a wave of misfortune is. Their often tragic and always bizarre stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, novels, and campfire tales. 
They’re lurking in museums, graveyards, and private homes. Beware.this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world’s most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale.
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