Monsters of the Midwest True Tales of Bigfoot, Werewolves & Other Legendary Creatures

Does telling creepy tales around the campfire sound like a perfect night out? Is scaring yourself silly your idea of a good time? Paranormal investigators Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler share reportedly true accounts of the strangest, the most bizarre, and the most chilling creatures ever documented in the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. From sightings of bigfoot to encounters with werewolves—and even a Great Lakes sea monster—this collection of 23 stories is sure to keep you up at night. Try to remember: that noise you hear... it’s probably just the wind.

Jessica Freeburg is the founder of Ghost Stories Ink and has performed paranormal investigations at a variety of reportedly haunted locations. She has written YA fiction, middle grade narrative nonfiction, and short stories for children and adults. He lives in Lakeville, MN.

Natalie Fowler does freelance editorial work and writes her own stories. She is a staff editor for Fate Magazine and is a paranormal investigator for Ghost Stories Ink (authors and illustrators who go on ghost hunts for creative inspiration). She lives in Saint Paul, MN.