Mythical creatures, mystical lands and mysterious ghosts all form part of Malta’s lore. If myth and mystery intrigue you and Malta fascinates you, then these collections must be on your bookshelf.

The Maltese Bestiary

The Maltese Bestiary (ISBN: 978999091545-7) Stephan D. Mifsud

Meet the mischievous Shifajk, learn to recognise the Gidmejmun, and know what to do to keep the frightening Wahx away. A field guide to the lost world of Maltese myth and legend, The Maltese Bestiary gives entrance to a fantastical world which you’ll be intrigued to discover.

This beautifully illustrated guide to the mythical world of the Maltese Islands by Stephan D. Mifsud brings to life legendary creatures and supernatural beings which have inhabited the dark recesses of memory in Maltese culture. These magical plants, frightening beasts and ancient gods come back to life through the age-old sources and realistic depictions contained within this compendium.

Islands of Dream

Islands of Dream (ISBN: 9781609106072) by Francis Xavier Aloisio

Who built the many ancient structures scattered around the Maltese Islands and why? Francis Xavier Aloisio explores the rarely-told alternative stories regarding the existence of the prehistoric temples of Malta. Islands of Dream delves into the mystery and magic contained within their silence.

Presented in the form of a fictitious novel, the dialogue between the characters unravels the temple secrets. Not a book for those who like things square, Islands of Dream may provoke some, while inspiring a breath of fresh air in many others who are keen to stretch the limits of possibility. Could humanity’s ancient past challenge our conventional outlook? The author’s many books include an exploration of Malta’s connection to the ancient civilisation of Atlantis.

The Ghosts of Malta

The Ghosts of Malta (ISBN: 978-99957-20-56-8) by Joseph Attard

The intrigue of what lies beyond death comes alive in The Ghosts of Malta. This chronicle of haunting tales by Joseph Attard brings together a collection of eerie experiences from the land of the dead. The narrative combines legendary personal anecdotes with the authentic history of the island.

Be prepared for weirdly wonderful stories which might have you break into a sweat and quicken your heart rate. Personal ghost experiences are interwoven with various theories and arguments as well as factual history, all cleverly presented to offer a coherent insight into the spectral world which apparently inhabits the Maltese Islands.