Had I read this book before my recent trip into the caves of West Virginia I might have spent more time looking over my shoulder. It’s quite obvious after reading the first entry that Paul has written a very well researched book covering the dastardly deeds that have been committed by those of us who would rather their doings go unseen by using caves as their lairs for as long as history has been written.

Among the many stories presented in this enjoyable, very readable book is the story of Sawney Beane who moved his young bride into a cave in Scotland, and together they nightly slipped out to rob travelers who they found on lonely roads. As the family grew they begin to, not only rob their victims, but to eat them as well. As Paul writes: “The bodies were cut into pieces to be dried, salted and pickled. Food was plentiful once again. This lifestyle lasted the Beanes twenty-five years while they raised eight sons and six daughters who, by incest, produced a total of thirty-two grandchildren. The whole family lived in the cave, and all were raised on crime and human consumption.” (Page 14).

And then there is the story of the group of young men who, in the 1920s, “cave-napped” Carlsbad Caverns and held it for ransom because “They were frustrated and wanted to wake up the American people.” (Page 11).

The book covers caves worldwide including the Ntavelis Cave in Greece about which Paul wrote: “Over the years . . . Ntavelis Cave [has] gained notoriety with UFO enthusiasts. Hundreds of people have reported strange lights coming from the area of the cave along with unusual noises, paranormal activity, and sightings of alien-looking beings.  Paranormal researchers working in the cave have observed unexplained abnormalities in magnetic fields and difficulties in using photographic equipment. It is also noteworthy that an alarming number of people have disappeared after visiting the cave. One researcher believes that the cave is a type of portal or entrance to another dimension. Others claim it is home to an underground civilization of unknown beings . . .” (Page 121).

What an informative book. True Tales of Terror in The Caves of the World was truly a book I couldn’t put down. I spent my whole Saturday reading it and didn’t stop till I read the last page. I only have one question of the Author . . . how soon do we get the next volume? I give this book a 9 on a scale of 10. Get it and Read it!