{"product_id":"the-ghostly-tales-of-grand-rapids-9781467195980","title":"The Ghostly Tales of Grand Rapids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGhost stories from Grand Rapids have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the spooky streets of Grand Rapids, Michigan!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStay alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know that the Grand Rapids Children's Museum is home to a friendly spirit? Or that a man in a derby hat haunts the old Coliseum? Can you believe the mysterious phone calls coming from the Michigan Bell Building . . . may be the work of ghosts?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see Grand Rapids forever, and have you sleeping with the lights on!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy day, \u003cstrong\u003eJulie Rathsack\u003c\/strong\u003e is a business insights manager, but by night, she's a history-loving ghost hunter! Her fascination with the paranormal began in childhood, growing up in a haunted house where she could hear and sometimes see spirits. This sparked her lifelong interest in ghost hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulie co-authored her first book, Ghosts of Grand Rapids, in 2013 and followed it with A Haunted History of Grand Rapids in 2024. Her books blend eerie tales with true history, captivating readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she's not writing, Julie leads haunted tours with Paranormal Michigan Inc. and serves as president and founder of the Lifted Veil Paranormal Investigations group. She's explored countless spooky spots, making her the local expert on ghosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt home, Julie lives with her high school sweetheart, their two sons - David and Sam, and a lively household of pets, including three cats and a dog named Oreo. She is a storyteller, historian, and loving mom, making her a true ghost hunter extraordinaire!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Arcadia Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552806699282,"sku":"9781467195980","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b0c249d5-d2c9-411d-af3f-6fdde0af113c.jpg?v=1754905096","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-ghostly-tales-of-grand-rapids-9781467195980","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}