True Singapore Ghost Stories
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| Author | Russell Lee |
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| Original title | The Almost Complete Collection of True Singapore Ghost Stories |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror, Drama, Comedy, Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | Angsana Books, Flame Of The Forest Publishing (flameoftheforest |
Publication date | 1989 (Earliest, Book 1) 2023 (Latest, Book 27) |
| Publication place | Singapore |
| Pages | Roughly 160 |
The Almost Complete Collection of True Singapore Ghost Stories (also True Singapore Ghost Stories or TSGS) is the bestselling book series in Singapore. With over 1.5 million copies sold,[1] the series has become a household name since its inception in 1989. Russell Lee, the pseudonym for a group of Singaporean authors, compiles reports, stories and interviews about the supernatural. Light and entertaining, each book, which comprises about 30 stories, appeals to both children and mature readers. The latest book in the series, True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 27, was released in 2023.[2]
Most of the stories take place in Asia but some take place in other parts of the world. Lee also includes articles about the paranormal, featuring detailed investigations into the occult, witchcraft, vampires and other similar topics. The books are sold in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and some other neighbouring countries.[3]
Under the Russell Lee brand, ghost story authors has been contributing articles and stories about the supernatural since 1989.[4]
Below are a list of books published under the series:
| The Complete List | ||
|---|---|---|
| S/N | Book | Year Published |
| 1 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 1 | 1989 |
| 2 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 2 | 1992 |
| 3 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 3 | 1994 |
| 4 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 4 | 1994 |
| 5 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 5 | 1995 |
| 6 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 6 | 1995 |
| 7 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 7 | 1995 |
| 8 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 8 | 1996 |
| 9 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 9 | 1997 |
| 10 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 10 | 1999 |
| 11 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 11 | 2003 |
| 12 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 12 | 2004 |
| 13 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 13 | 2005 |
| 14 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 14 | 2006 |
| 15 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 15 | 2006 |
| 16 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 16 | 2007 |
| 17 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 17 | 2007 |
| 18 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 18 | 2008 |
| 19 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 19 | 2009 |
| 20 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 20 | 2010 |
| 21 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 21 | 2011 |
| 22 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 22 | 2012 |
| 23 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 23 | 2013 |
| 24 | True Singapore Ghost Stories 25th Year Special Edition | 2014 |
| 25 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 24 | 2015 |
| 26 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 25 | 2017 |
| 27 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 26 | 2020 |
| 28 | True Singapore Ghost Stories Book 27 | 2023 |
Television series
A 13-part TV series, True Singapore Ghost Stories, has been produced by I-Media Entertainment in Singapore.[5]
USS Collaboration
In 2015, Russell Lee and Universal Studios Singapore collaborated in the production of Halloween Horror Nights at Resorts World Sentosa. Stories and characters from the book series were used in the month-long event. It was like experiencing True Singapore Ghost Stories with a Hollywood twist.[6]