Haunted Florida Keys

The Scary Side of Paradise

The Florida Keys may be a tropical paradise, but behind the swaying palms and ocean breeze lies a haunted past that refuses to rest. From the ancient spirits of the Timucuan Indians to the restless ghosts of pirates, rumrunners, wreckers, and smugglers, these islands are alive with eerie legends and spine-tingling tales.

Did you know the dead in Key West Cemetery outnumber the living by over 44,000 souls? Or that Robert the Doll, one of the world’s most infamous haunted artifacts, still resides in his island home? In Haunted Florida Keys, authors Elizabeth and Bob Randall explore the ghostly folklore and paranormal hotspots scattered from the Everglades to Key West--a region long known as a refuge for outlaws, artists, and the eccentric. Enter the Artist House, where the haunted legacy of Robert Gene Otto still lingers. Smell unexplained smoke in a historic Key West theater. Discover the tragic suicide atop a shipwreck museum’s lookout tower. And beware the mysterious spirits said to live within the roots of the rare Kapok tree. Perfect for fans of haunted travel books, true ghost stories, Florida history, and the paranormal, this book takes you deep into the supernatural soul of the Keys. The sun may shine bright--but the shadows are darker than you think.

Elizabeth and William (Bob) Randall have worked together as a photojournalist team for fifteen years, compiling nonfiction books about Florida. Their books entail stories about ghost lore, natural history, historic preservation, architecture and true crime. In addition to his photography, Bob is a web master and small business owner. Elizabeth is a retired public school teacher and a full-time writer. They live in Lake Mary, Florida. Reach them at elizrand@hotmail.com or at elizabethrandallauthor.com.