The Mysterious North Shore of Lake Superior: A Collection of Short Stories About Ghosts, UFOs, Shipwrecks, and More

by William Mayo, Kathryn Mayo

Read 21 chilling stories about shipwrecks and reportedly true encounters with ghosts, UFOs, bigfoot, and other unexplained phenomena in northeastern Minnesota.


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.

122 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 6, 2022

Reviews

[Jensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably 2.5 rounded up. A few good stories but mostly short-winded and wanting. The author seems have had run-ins with Bigfoot, Lake Superior monsters, and ghosts?

The best part was probably about shipwrecks because it had no conjecture. Gunhilda story was great.

[Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, this was fun. This book was written almost 20 years ago, so there is more information available on some of the stories thanks to technology. Certainly a great introduction to our spooky North Shore. However, I wouldn’t suggest reading it while camping, alone, in the dark.

[Alan Carlson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just what it says.

[Andy Kristensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a neat little book to read if you're looking to pass the time while reading about something spooky/supernatural that deals with Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior. I picked it up in a local bookstore in Duluth, MN during a weekend visit, and it was the perfect thing to jump in and out of as I read between activities and at night in the hotel room before bed. While the stories told here don't go that in-depth, it was fun to read about things that supposedly happened right near where we were staying at the time, and I always love reading books that take place in the settings where I travel/live.

Recommended if you want a quick, breezy read about paranormal/mythical creatures and happenings along Minnesota's North Shore.

[Sara Strand · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this one! It's short (111 pages), so I got it done in one evening, but it's a fun read if you're visiting the North Shore area, or perhaps doing the Lake Superior Circle Tour. I live on Lake Superior, and I really liked reading about the areas I've been to a bunch of times. I can't wait to read their other three books!

[Dan Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not really short stories. More like short columns on some things they have heard/experienced on the North shore in a wide range of topics. Very pleasant Short book

[Evette · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book if you need something to read in a day or two. Some stories were fun, others were written like they had a 200 word limit and had to cut it out most of the information.