Ghosts of the Fox River Valley – Donna Latham

Ghosts of the Fox River Valley: Stories of Strange and Ghostly Events in our Beautiful Fox River Valley is an anthology of ghost tales connected to the historic Fox River Valley, carved by the 170-mile Fox River that flows through Illinois and Wisconsin. Here are hushed legends shared in whispers among the valley’s residents and neighbors. These ghost stories run a wide gamut, telling of spirits that give aid when needed, seek vengeance for wrongs inflicted upon them, and crave closure to their unfinished business. Simple, classic black-and-white illustrations break up these creepy ghost narratives in this enthralling read, fun to peruse any day but especially perfect for rereading during the Halloween season.