Outside the Dog Museum by Jonathan Carroll is one of the best books to introduce people to Jonathan Carroll. Carroll is a master of urban fantasy stories. His books are full of interesting people in great locations who happen to be involved with ghosts or reincarnated people or supernatural events. The books start off with normal people in real situations and the supernatural events slowly bring themselves into the book. Outside the Dog Museum is a wonderful example of this genre and will be enjoyed by fans of Neil Gaiman.