Today's Non-fiction post is on Haunted Tampa: Spirits of the Bay by Deborah Frethem. It is 94 pages long and is published by History Press. The cover is a picture of one of the houses talked in the book. There is no foul language, no sex, but discussion of violence in this book. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the blurb on Hoopla- Tampa may be known for sunshine and good times, but it has a scary side. When dusk settles down over the Hillsborough River, spirits begin to stir. Strange things happen in old hotels, theaters and public buildings, and an old cemetery becomes surprisingly lively. Some have seen an old crime boss walking the street. Some have encountered ancient spirits in a public parking garage. Still others have met a long-dead soul in a downtown shop. Join local author and historian Deborah Frethem as she navigates the twists and turns of the more macabre side of Tampa Bay.
Review- A fun book about the local history and legends of Tampa Bay, Fl. Frethem puts all her love and passion for the city into this book. We travel all over the city learning about the peoples who lived in Tampa Bay from different times, from long before Columbus sailed the sea to much more modern spirits. This book is not really about the ghost stories but about the people who the ghosts are based on. The stories are short and to the point, then we move on to the next one. The writing is good, the pacing from story to story is nice, and the stories themselves are interesting and fun. If you are a history buff then I would recommend it.
I give this book a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I borrowed this book from my local library's Hoopla account.
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