Ghostly Tales of Iowa
Ghostly Tales of Iowa

Author: Ruth D. Hein

Publisher: Adventure Publications

Published: 2022-09-06

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1647553040

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Read 24 chilling ghost stories about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Iowa. A mysterious ghost communicates by knocking. The spirit of a witch tries to lure children into the basement of an abandoned home. A love triangle ends with three tragic deaths—and one tormented ghost. Iowa is among the most haunted states in America, and this collection of stories presents the creepiest, most surprising of them all. Authors Ruth D. Hein and Vicky L. Hinsenbrock grew up in Iowa. Both developed a fascination for things that go bump in the night. As adults, the professional writers spent countless hours combing the region for the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained. Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 24 terrifying tales about haunted locations. They’re based on reportedly true accounts, proving that Iowa is the setting for some of the most compelling ghostly tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate anyone who enjoys a good scare. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare.

Haunted Iowa
Haunted Iowa

Author: Kathleen Vyn

Publisher: Trails Books

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781931599948

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You say you don't believe in ghosts? After you read these spine tingling stories of real-life encounters with the uncanny, you'll have to admit that there's something hard to explain going on in the old mansions and graveyards of Iowa.

Ghostly Tales of Minnesota
Ghostly Tales of Minnesota

Author: Ruth D. Hein

Publisher: Adventure Publications

Published: 2022-09-06

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1647553083

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Read 33 chilling ghost stories about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Minnesota. The ghost of a murder victim attacks a woman in her sleep. A jealous spirit pushes people down the stairs. A helpful phantom guides a loved one to a vital missing document. Minnesota is among the most haunted states in America, and this collection of ghost stories presents the creepiest, most surprising tales in the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Minnesota author Ruth D. Hein developed a fascination for things that go bump in the night. The historian and professional writer spent countless hours combing the state for the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained. Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 33 charming yet chilling tales about haunted locations. They’re based on reportedly true accounts, proving that Minnesota is the setting for some of the most compelling ghostly tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate anyone who enjoys a good scare. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare.

Haunted Iowa City
Haunted Iowa City

Author: Vernon Trollinger

Publisher: History Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781609492861

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Iowa City is rich in tradition, including a lively history of spooky tales and odd goings-on. Follow in the footsteps of the Wandering Cadaver and accompany the Whistling Janitor. Come up with an explanation for the leg bones encased in a tree. Meet ghosts Maude and George at their respective homes on Bloomington Street and at the Hall Mall. Shrink back against a wall in the Gaslight Village and then realize it is made from cemetery footstones. Pass into the shadow of the Black Angel. Join Vernon Trollinger in discovering the haunted past of Iowa City.

The Ghostly Tales of the Catskills
The Ghostly Tales of the Catskills

Author: Karen Emily Miller

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2023-05-01

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 1439677964

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Ghost stories from New York's upstate towns have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! Welcome to the spooky Catskills! Stay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know the ghost of a colonial solider still haunts a home in Kinderhook? Or that the place where Washington Irving wrote "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is just as spooky as that famous story? Can you believe New York's Catskill Mountains are home to a shape-shifting witch? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the Catskills and have you sleeping with the light on!

Haunted Iowa City
Haunted Iowa City

Author: Vernon Trollinger

Publisher: History Press Library Editions

Published: 2011-08

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9781540230300

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Ghostly Tales of the Black Hills and Badlands
Ghostly Tales of the Black Hills and Badlands

Author: Ruth Hein

Publisher: Ohio

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780878391370

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Ruth Hein, longtime collector of ghost tales, offers this collection gathered from the Black Hills and Badlands of North and South Dakota. Most of the stories have connections with places and areas that a traveler might visit . . . and perhaps experience a bit of ghostliness firsthand.