Why are so many people fascinated by ghosts? To answer that question, this book investigates haunted locations throughout the country. The author interviews scores of people who have had paranormal encounters and combines case reports of actual hauntings. Readers will enjoy learning about phenomena such as a ghost hunt in a Connecticut coffee shop, spending the night with a ghost at Florida's historic St. Francis Inn, and the search for the headless inmate at West Virginia's Moundsville State Penitentiary. This book is perfect for fans of the paranormal.