Amityvilleville

Stephen Kaplan's book presents a detailed, investigative critique of the Amityville Haunting claims, assembling interviews, transcripts, and analysis suggesting the Lutzes' story contained fabrications and inconsistencies. Drawing on years of research and correspondence, Kaplan argues that key elements of the Amityville narrative were exaggerated or staged. The work positions itself as a debunking counterpoint to the popular accounts and films that amplified the haunting. Though polarizing among believers and skeptics, the book has been referenced by researchers interested in the Amityville controversy. It remains a niche but significant contribution to the literature critiquing the case.

Stephen Kaplan's 'Vampires Are' is a nonfiction work mixing folkloric discussion, anecdotal accounts, and transcripts of calls related to reported vampire encounters, presented with a tongue-in-cheek tone. Kaplan combines investigative interest with humor, using puns and playful language while documenting reports and his experiences running a vampire research center. The book reveals Kaplan's eccentric approach to paranormal research and his openness to unusual phenomena, even as he critically engaged with other claims. It offers insight into fringe paranormal subcultures of its era and Kaplan's personality as both a researcher and raconteur. The work is notable for its idiosyncratic voice and archival value for those studying paranormal belief and lore.