Anna Lardinois

Ghost stories from Boise, Idaho have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery Welcome to the spooky streets of Boise Stay alert Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that restless spirits roam the grounds of Fort Boise? Or that the tortured souls of former inmates haunt the Old Idaho State Penitentiary? Can you believe that on moonlit nights, the foothills of the Boise Front come alive with ghostly activity? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Boise forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on

Do ghosts lurk at the historic Laura Ingalls Wilder homestead? Welcome to spooky Northeast South Dakota Stay alert Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know that a ghostly Lady in White haunts Fort Sisseton Historic State Park? Or that at South Dakota State University, a music-loving spirit sometimes plays the pipe organ? Can you believe a terrifying, Bigfoot-like beast stalks the citizens of Little Eagle? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Northeast South Dakota forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on Adapted from Ghosts and Legends of Northeast South Dakota by Deborah Cuyle

Ghost stories from Wisconsin's capital city have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery Welcome to the spooky streets of Madison, Wisconsin Stay alert Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.Did you know restless spirits roam the campus at the University of Wisconsin? Or that ghostly Confederate soldiers still linger at Camp Randall Stadium? Can you believe the Wisconsin State Capitol is filled with otherworldly entities? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Madison forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on

Ghost stories from Bay City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery Welcome to the spooky streets of Bay City, Michigan Stay alert Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.Did you know a sinister Victorian lady terrorizes those who visit the Bay City Antiques Center? Or that the ghost of a little girl browses the bookshelves at Sage Library? Can you believe the former caretaker of the USS Edson still lovingly tends the ship... even from beyond the grave? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Bay City forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on

Ghost stories from the Capital of Silicon Valley have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery Stay alert Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.Did you know a ghostly bride stalks the corridors of the Sainte Claire Hotel? Or that a spectral janitor still carries out his duties at Overfelt High School? Can you believe that at the La For t Restaurant, long-dead miners from the New Almaden are rumored to appear in rooms they once called home? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see San Jose forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on

Ghost stories from New England's famous island have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery Welcome to the spooky streets of Martha's Vineyard Stay alert Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms. Did you know there's a house in Edgartown full of ghosts who refuse to leave? Or that the little girl who haunts a home in Vineyard Haven is just looking for a playmate? Can you believe the sound of the wailing wind is really a ghostly woman, searching for her husband who died at sea? Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Martha's Vineyard, and have you sleeping with the light on

Wisconsin's capital city is haunted From restless spirits roaming the University of Wisconsin to ghostly Confederate soldiers lingering at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison is filled with otherworldly entities. Spirits do not rest in peace at Taliesin, and the tragedies that occurred on the Capitol grounds shed light on the building's numerous paranormal reports. The city's outskirts are just as eerie. From the prowling Beast of Bray Road to what is thought to be Wisconsin's most haunted bar, a spinetingling location is never far away. Join author Anna Lardinois to discover some of Madison's most macabre tales.

Ghost stories from Prescott, Arizona have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery The haunted history of Prescott comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Palace Saloon, but be sure to watch out for bottles thrown by phantom hands Or attend a show at the Elks Opera House, but prepare to be distracted by wandering specters. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Ghost stories from Circus City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery The haunted history of Baraboo comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Old Baraboo Inn to catch a glimpse of the spirits who checked in but never checked out. Or take a drive down the infamous Highway 12, but keep your eye out for the road's very own spectral hitchhiker. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Submerged stories from the inland seas The newest addition to Globe Pequot’s Shipwrecks series covers the sensational wrecks and maritime disasters from each of the five Great Lakes. It is estimated that over 30,000 sailors have lost their lives in Great Lakes wrecks. For many, these icy, inland seas have become their final resting place, but their last moments live on as a part of maritime history. The tales, all true and well-documented, feature some of the most notable tragedies on each of the lakes. Included in many of these tales are legends of ghost ship sighting, ghostly shipwreck victims still struggling to get to shore, and other chilling lore. Sailors are a superstitious group, and the stories are sprinkled with omens and maritime protocols that guide decisions made on the water.

Ghost stories from the Vehicle City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery The haunted history of Flint comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the Capitol Theatre to spot ghosts from the basement to the balcony. Or check in to a certain haunted hotel and see if the restless spirits keep you up all night. Flint is so spooky, there's even a whole haunted neighborhood--Carriage Town Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Ghost stories from Brew City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery Milwaukee's haunted history comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Explore the caves below the Miller Brewery to see if they're really haunted. Listen at the Lake Park Lions Bridge to hear the laughter of ghostly children. Or tiptoe through La Belle Cemetery to see if the spirit of a young girl throws herself into Fowler Lake (she usually does). Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

Shocking stories ripped from the headlines of Wisconsin’s seamy past The tales, all true and well-documented, feature the most scandalous headlines the Badger State has produced. Author Anna Lardinois synthesizes well-researched information into cohesive tales of terrible fires, vengeful call girls, famous flim-flam men, and eye-brow archingly suspicious deaths. Meet mob boss Frank Balistrieri and discover the havoc he wreaked. Read the stories of red light districts, rum runners, crimes, and tragedies.

Beneath Milwaukee's calm fa ade, its ghastly past awaits.The overbearing spirit of Frederick Pabst keeps persistent watch over the mansion that shares his name. The remains of the Newhall House Fire, the city's deadliest disaster, may

Beneath Milwaukee's calm fa ade, its ghastly past awaits. In life, Charles Pfister played the dutiful hotel host, and he tends this office still in death. The overbearing spirit of Frederick Pabst keeps persistent watch over the mansion that shares his name. The remains of the Newhall House Fire, the city's deadliest disaster, may lie beneath a new building, but those who lost their lives that night refuse to rest in peace. Even the suburbs hold their share of ghoulish secrets, including the furtive dwarves of Haunchyville, the fabled Bray Road Beast and the stubborn spirits lurking in Deacon West's house. Tour guide and founder of Gothic Milwaukee Anna Lardinois shares the spine-tingling tales of the Beer City's famous, and not so famous, specters and legends.