Northern Frights: A Supernatural Ecology of the Wisconsin Headwaters

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Summary: Scared the Hell Out of Me
Review: "Northern Frights" is an excelent look at the Ghost Stories of the Wisconsin North Woods, but one that also gives you a deffinate feel for the culture of the area described. From the Ghost Snowmobiler to the paranoia of the Ghost Ranger or the Skeleton Mound, this book details everything. And, perhapse the most frightening parts of this boo kat the segments that seem to compliment one another when the differant interview subjects do not know one another. this book kept me up late at night from both fright as well as deep interest.

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Summary: Wisconsin's Underground Stories
Review: Dennis Boyer compiles an excellent collection of shorts in which he explores the "ghost stories" of Northern Wisconsin. I say "ghost stories" very loosely because rather than present the standard stories as most writers, Boyer also provides a glimpse at the culture and feel of the area.

Each story is filled with details about it's source and the area in which it is taking place. It is a must to read this book with a regional atlas to follow along with his travels.

Perhaps the most compelling part of Boyer's book is his choice to leave most of the stories open ended. Boyer does not reveal his personal reaction to his experiences and leaves it to the reader to explore the region for themselves.