Spook

In this engaging exploration of life after death, Mary Roach ventures into diverse realms of inquiry, meeting scientists, mediums, and scholars who seek to unravel the mysteries of existence beyond the grave. Starting with a reincarnation researcher in rural India and culminating in innovative studies of near-death experiences at the University of Virginia, Roach's journey is filled with captivating encounters and historical insights. She investigates topics ranging from the paranormal to consciousness, examining everything from ghostly legal precedents to the remnants of "ectoplasm" in archives, all while amusingly pondering what, if anything, happens to our essence after we die.