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There are some historical errors in this book that I hope will be corrected if there are any further printings. The author has a real problem with dates, especially those pertaining to the Civil War and these errors are grievous enough to cost the book a star. Having visited these places she writes about, her facts should have been more accurate.

Beyond the errors though this is one of the best ghost books I have read in quite some time. Kermeen's writing style is very good, especially for what I assume is her first book. Her stories are not old legends but are current and ongoing haunts and she gets the stories from living eyewitnesses. Written as part travel guide and part ghost story book, each chapter ends with a description of the Inn along with the address, phone number, email, and if applicable the web site of the property. There is also a section that tells the reader which rooms to stay in to be most likely to have a ghostly experience. There is also a section called, "Don't Miss" which includes some highlights of the town and especially the ghost tours that may be offered. Thanks to this section I found an activity at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina that I will be checking into.

For anyone who likes ghost stories this will be a wonderful addition to your collection. If, like me, you like to visit haunted places, I can't recommend this book too highly. This is a treasury of haunted sites that are open to the public and where the staff will freely discuss the subject. I have been so close to some of the places Kermeen writes about but had no idea they were there. I wish this book had come out years and years ago.