The Real Historical Secrets

I often get correspondence from readers asking me if the places, people, and secrets about New York City in The Night Tourist books are real. Is there really a track 61 in Grand Central Terminal? Did Egbert Viele really exist? Can I actually find a secret door at Chumley’s?

The answer to these questions is yes. Beyond being just an entertaining yarn, the Night Tourist books are also a real guide to the city’s mysteries and history. To help readers get in on the fun, I’ve created a special illustrated section of my website to share the true stories of the secret locations and colorful ghosts that populate the books. If you live in New York, or plan to visit, you can create your own Night Tourist tour using these pages. And if a trip to New York isn’t in your future, you can still take a Night Tourist-like journey through the city and its history here.

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