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Wicked Niagara, Wicked

Born of glaciers and turbulent waters, wars and struggles of native peoples, Niagara was powered by the dreams of men and women seeking refuge in a new land. Yet for all its rare beauty and rugged pioneering spirit, the Niagara region has sometimes drifted into shadows, affording its seedier citizens the cover they needed to do their dastardly deeds. A plot to invade Canada, a Mafia stronghold, madness, murder and savagery all lie hidden in the region's past. From the blood-soaked grounds of battle, local storyteller Lorna MacDonald Czarnota brings Wicked Niagara and grim tales of the region's early struggles into the light.

Lorna MacDonald Czarnota

Lorna Czarnota is the author of "Medieval Tales the Kids Can Read and Tell, " "Legends, Lore and Secrets of Western New York" and "Wicked Niagara." She is an award-winning storyteller, author and recipient of the 2006 Oracle Award from the National Storytelling Network. She holds advanced degrees in special education and creative studies for young children, and certification in trauma counseling.

The History Press