Unlock the Secrets of One of America's Most Haunted Cities with Haunted Key West by David L. Sloan.
David L. Sloan, a pioneer in the paranormal entertainment field, has spent over 25 years researching the haunted history of Key West. As the leading authority on Key West’s ghostly legends, Sloan has made groundbreaking discoveries about famous figures like Robert the Doll, Count von Cosel, and the mysterious grave at Captain Tony’s Saloon. His expertise is widely recognized, with his research forming the backbone of virtually every ghost tour on the island. Sloan launched Key West's first ghost tour in 1996, followed by the first commercial ghost hunts in the U.S., and has appeared alongside paranormal experts like Jack Osbourne and William Shatner. Today, Sloan owns and operates Ghost Key West, Inc., offering unique experiences like the Robert the Doll Experience, the Haunted Firehouse Experience, and the Key West UFO Starwatch.
In Haunted Key West, Sloan takes you deep into the dark side of paradise with 12 chilling tales of the island’s most notorious spirits and supernatural phenomena. Explore stories of lost soldiers, famous authors, water witches, and a love that extends beyond the grave.
Featured stories include:
- The Water Witch
- A Stiff Drink
- The Devil's Masks
- The Sentinel of Fort Taylor
- Ghost of the Overseas Highway
- Count Von Cosel
- Hemingway’s Ghost Cats
- ...and more!
Originally released in 2003 with Strange Key West, this updated 2015 version includes bonus stories, local legends, and dozens of new photos. From haunted lighthouses to mysterious séances, Haunted Key West delivers a captivating exploration of the island’s spookiest secrets.
Whether you're a ghost tour enthusiast or simply curious about the paranormal side of Key West, this book is your gateway to its most haunted locations and legendary spirits.
David L. Sloan launched his paranormal career in 1996, founding one of North America's first ghost tours in Key West, Florida. He has South Florida's largest collection of haunted objects, authored a dozen books, studied Santeria and Voodoo, and has dealt firsthand with dark entities and spirit possession. Sloan remains the authority on the haunted history of Key West and The Florida Keys. He is frequently featured on national television and is a regular on several paranormal radio programs. He is the author of Ghosts of Key West and Robert the Doll. David lives in Key West and operates The Key West Ghost Hunt: www.keywestghosthunt.com.
