Summer is coming to a close and you know what that means! Spooky season is upon us! Fall will be here before you know it, and now is the time to plan your spooky holiday fun with October just around the corner. But seriously, who says that spooky season can only be experienced during the fall? Authors Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl are here to give readers through Travels of Terror some ideas of fun spooky places to explore and enjoy any time of year! Settle in and get ready this book will have you excitedly planning your next road trip!
Travels of Terror: Strange and Spooky Spots Across America is quick to catch the eye of readers who enjoy spooky books with its dynamic cover. Readers will notice a myriad of pictures all across this book’s cover. Each image depicts a specific location that will be spoken of in this book – from a witch on a broomstick soaring overhead (Salem, MA), to bats careening out and over a bridge (Austin, TX) this cover is sure to pique your interest. Your fingers will be itching to snatch this book up and bury your nose in it to see what you can discover inside.
Travels of Terror starts things off with an intro by co-authors Kelly Florence and Meg Hafdahl. They reveal how they came to write this book and the inspiration behind it all. Short, sweet, and to the point they give readers some background on themselves before diving deep into the spooky fun to be found in these pages.
Travels of Terror focuses on big-name cities that readers will find familiar. First stop? One of the most familiar places in America notorious for being spooky – Salem, Massachusetts. Yep, we’re talking about the place notorious for the Salem Witch trials. Think that this is all co-authors Florence and Hafdahl will talk about? Guess again! Prepare to be wowed with tons of information and new things to discover.
Want to find something unique to Salem? Co-authors Florence and Hafdahl have got you covered! They reveal hidden gems that they discovered while in Salem. You get to learn about books and movies that were even set in that specific area! Book lovers, go ahead and grab and pencil and paper. You’re going to be making quite a few notes of books to check out when you’re done.
Through Travels of Terror co-authors Florence and Hafdahl share each spooky location they explore with just enough detail without revealing any spoilers. The travels begin in Salem, but they cross across the entire United States, all the way to Athens, OH. Some of the cities they visit will be familiar, while others will hold surprises for readers who never even knew that this location held any spooky or paranormal secrets.
Travels of Terror takes you to a variety of states and drops some fascinating facts in your lap. A lake in Marietta, GA where deep beneath lies a submerged town! Entire structures lurk beneath the surface! What?! Who would do such a thing?! Well, the government apparently. What makes this even wilder for this reader is the number of disappearances and deaths connected to the lake since its creation in the mid-1950s. If you aren’t familiar with the lake your jaw is going to be on the floor!
Throughout Travels of Terror authors Florence and Hafdahl cannot stress enough the following: bring plenty of money, an extra suitcase, and a couple of good pairs of walking shoes. LOL! Okay, okay, so maybe the extra suitcase isn’t necessarily true, but based on what we’ve read we definitely recommend you have a healthy stash of cash. You’re going to be tempted by a lot of the places to shop to just go nuts. We know we would. Let us loose in a bookstore? Forget about it. We’ll see you on the other side! One day.
Travels of Terror gives readers lots of information to chew on. Authors Florence and Hafdahl share places that they encourage readers to visit and explore for things to do. They make sure that there are plenty of options and are quick to give recommendations for readers to try and make sure you get the most out of your trip.
What we think readers will really love is the detailed information. Co-authors Florence and Hafdahl give readers addresses for each of the locations they visit. Whether it’s a museum, a “hole in the wall” restaurant, or a little-known bed and breakfast they make sure you have as much information as possible.
One of our favorite revelations in Travels of Terror is a lake in Marietta, GA! We’re sure that you will be just as shocked as us (unless you live in the area) to know how many disappearances have occurred at this particular lake. The history alone behind it is absolutely jaw-dropping!
Frequently throughout Travels of Terror co-authors Florence and Hafdahl will share their experiences at many of the locations as well. Cross paths with a mysterious spirit? They share that story! Received a recommendation or word of caution from a local? (Circus Circus) They share that piece of information with readers as well. Found a particular gem or get scolded by TSA because of a rubber ax? (Lizzie Borden) Yeah, they share that with readers too. LOL!
Travels of Terror is the must-read “travel guide” for lovers of spooky, creepy, and the paranormal. This book is packed with information, and fun stories, and will have you eager to get out and explore. Of course, there are some cautionary elements tucked away throughout this book. Co-authors Florence and Hafdahl encourage readers to be respectful of the places they visit. They want readers to enjoy the locations, but don’t do anything that could have a spirit stalking you home out of spite.
One thing is for sure, Travels of Terror is going to have readers wanting to visit as many locations as possible. Co-authors Florence and Hafdahl tease readers with tasty sounding drinks, fun sounding locations, and buildings that sound like they’d be a real scream to explore.
Not every place that are mentioned in Travels of Terror are super old and historic. Some of the stores and restaurants are newer, but co-authors Florence and Hafdahl found much to enjoy and so choose to share with readers.
Each chapter’s specific location in Travels of Terror gives readers lots of information. Places to shop, recommended places to eat, books and movies that were set in those locations, and even famous crimes that took place there! Some will have your jaw on the floor with surprise! Then there will be some humorous tales tucked into Travels of Terror as well. Co-authors Florence and Hafdahl even focus on a specific woman who hails from each area!
Travels of Terror is chock full of fun and interesting information. This book is more than just spooky places to visit, fun and creepy places to check out for food or play. This book is informative, educational, and absolutely eye-opening, too. Travels of Terror is the book to grab for readers who want to plan a spooky road trip or even just a fun weekend getaway if you can’t make a long journey.
For sure Travels of Terror is one of many perfect reads with the fall season coming quickly and October just around the corner. Spooky lovers rejoice because this is the book for you!
Pros:
- Packed with details
- Informative
- Easy and fun to read
- Has some humorous elements
- Exciting
Cons:
- None of merit
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