Ghost stories of Manhattan and New York City, mostly centered around Colonial times, although some stories take place in later centuries, up until the 21st century. The writing is a bit hyperbolic and overblown, but it's done with a gentle sense of humor.

One thing I liked is that she seriously touched on the spectral lights that appeared over the World Trade Center site after the towers collapsed on September 11, 2001. She dedicated the book to "all those whose lives were touched by the events of September 11, 2001."

If you're looking for a serious psychic investigation into ghostly happenings in the borough of Manhattan, this isn't the book for you. But if you're looking for a way to pass an afternoon, or you're interested in ghost stories and New York City history, and early American history, this would be a good place to start. It comes with a disclaimer at the beginning of the book, so you're forewarned that the "facts" presented in the stories are subject to interpretation. If you keep those warnings in mind, you should enjoy this slim volume. ( )