{"title":"Jessica Freeburg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJessica Freeburg\u003c\/strong\u003e writes with a keen eye on the intersection of rural life and personal transformation. Her works often explore themes of resilience and the human connection to nature, inviting readers to reflect on wellness beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn titles like \u003cem\u003eMonsters of the Midwest\u003c\/em\u003e, Freeburg combines vivid storytelling with thoughtful insights, making her books a compelling choice for those interested in health and wellness through the lens of place and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"monsters-of-the-midwest-by-jessica-freeburg-9781647553197","title":"Monsters of the Midwest","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead 23 chilling stories, from two paranormal investigators, about reportedly true encounters with monsters in the Midwest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA mysterious snake grows to frightening proportions. A slimy, clawed, green-scaled beast terrorises swimmers from the bottom of a lake. Two enormous birds try to prey upon farm animals—and children. The Midwest's history includes several unimaginable encounters with legendary creatures. This collection of tales presents the creepiest, most surprising encounters with monsters in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthors Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler are active paranormal investigators with a shared fascination for things that go bump in the night. As professional writers, they spent countless hours combing the region for the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHorror fans and history buffs will delight in these 23 terrifying tales. They are based on reportedly true accounts, proving that the Midwest is the setting for some of the most unsettling monster stories ever told. The short stories in \u003cem\u003eMonsters of the Midwest\u003c\/em\u003e are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate even the most reluctant of readers. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471171535084,"sku":"9781647553197","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781647553197-monsters-of-the-midwest.jpg?v=1775235980"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jessica-freeburg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}