Weird Highway: Illinois

Publisher Marketing: WEIRD HIGHWAY: ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 HISTORY, HAUNTINGS, LEGENDS & LORE BY TROY TAYLOR "GETTING YOUR KICKS" ON ILLINOIS' ROUTE 66! There is no greater highway in American history than Route 66 - the legendary "Mother Road" - which began in downtown Chicago and stretched all of the way to the Pacific Ocean. For millions of people, it represents a treasure trove of memories and a link to the days of two-lane highways, family vacations, and roadside diners that ceased to exist decades ago. For many, it conjures up images of souvenir shops, tourist traps, cozy motor courts, flickering neon signs, and cheesy roadside attractions that have since crumbled into dust. To others, the highway holds stories of ghosts, haunted hotels, roadside spirits, mysterious vanishings, and bewildering anomalies too. In the first book of his "Weird Highway" series, which kicks off in Illinois, author Troy Taylor takes readers on a virtual road trip and a journey back in time to one of his favorite eras in American history. Part travel guide, part crime thriller, part ghost book, this volume tracks down everything from lost roadside restaurants to forgotten towns, abandoned motels, haunted places, and restless spirits that still linger from the heyday of Route 66. This is not just another book about the Mother Road, but an entertaining trip to parts of the highway that many have never heard about, or have forgotten altogether. Hop in, buckle up, and let Taylor take you on a ride that you won't soon forget! Contributor Bio:  Taylor, Troy Troy Taylor is a entrepreneur, trader, trader trainer and personal finance and lifestyle consultant. The combination of applying best practices from capital market trading and saving and retirement planning allowed Troy to take an early retirement soon after his 31st birthday. His short break from productivity ended with a desire to share the strategies, tactics and mindset that he used to create his success and massive financial independence. His mission to help others is served through his books, educational video courses, webinars and one-on-one coaching. Troy is the founder of Triumph At Trading, a trader training resource for those who want to improve their trading performance. The company's goal is to offer both aspiring and veteran traders resources to take their performance to the next level. Troy is a product of the principles that he teaches in both trading and personal finance fields. You can learn more about Troy at: www. TriumphAtTrading.com and keep up to date with him through www. TroyTriumphs.com