A haunting figure roams a Duluth cemetery. A giant serpent lurks beneath the surface of Lake Superior. A fighter jet vanishes while investigating an unidentified flying object. Northeastern Minnesota seems to be a magnet for paranormal activity, and this collection of 21 "ghost stories" presents the creepiest, most surprising tales of Minnesota's North Shore.

Local authors William and Kathryn Mayo grew up in Minnesota-with a shared 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 chilling tales about haunted happenings, as well as harrowing reports of shipwrecks and animal attacks. They're based on reportedly true accounts, proving that Lake Superior 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.