Florida"s swamps serve as fitting backdrops for these chilling stories. Only in a swamp can you find a swamp ape or a ghost who is obsessed with the ghost orchid. Who but a naturalist can really scare you about what lurks in the swamp? Doug Alderson has been there and knows. From the notes at the end of each story, you can learn a thing or two about Florida"s swamps, creatures, and history, along with storytelling tips.