About the author
Ruth D Hein writes regional ghost story collections for Adventure Publications and North Star Press. Her catalogue includes Ghostly Tales of Iowa (revised edition, 2022) and More Ghostly Tales from Minnesota (1999), both anthologies of reportedly true hauntings gathered from local sources rather than works of fiction. The Iowa volume collects two dozen accounts, ranging from a spirit that communicates by knocking to a love triangle said to end in three deaths and a lingering ghost; the Minnesota book gathers stories of hauntings and unexplained happenings from across the state. Hein's approach sits within the American regional-folklore tradition, presenting oral history and local legend in short, readable chapters rather than analysis or theory. The books are aimed at readers drawn to state-specific ghost lore and campfire-style storytelling, and they pair well with the wider shelf of Midwest hauntings titles from the same publishers.
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“This compilation delivers on its promise of authentic regional hauntings, offering twenty-four tales that feel rooted in the specific geography and history of Iowa. The authors’ background as natives lends the stories a distinct…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ghostly Tales of Iowa (Revised) - PGW Hein, Ruth D
“This compilation offers a focused, albeit niche, perspective on Minnesota’s paranormal claims. While it successfully chronicles eerie occurrences across diverse landscapes, it may not suit readers seeking rigorous academic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on More Ghostly Tales from Minnesota Hein, Ruth D
