The Elliott Bay Book Company

Mercedes Yaeger pretty much grew up in and around Seattle's Pike Place Market—it being big in her life from the age of seven on. Like many others, she owns and operates her own individual, 'small' enterprise there. But Mercedes Yaeger's business is likely unlike any other: she owns and operates Market Ghost Tours (www.seattleghost.com). The tour and her recent book, Market Ghost Stories: Meet the Souls of Seattle, tells stories of spirits (and more) that still linger in particular places. There are many secret histories—and mysteries—here. This should be enlightening—and fun.