Grand Rapids author Julie Rathsack is no stranger to the mysteries and superstitions of West Michigan’s haunted locations. She is the co-author of Ghosts of Grand Rapids and published A Haunted History of Grand Rapids in 2024.
Her newest release, The Ghostly Tales of Grand Rapids, was published this past May and brings Grand Rapids’ paranormal history to readers ages 8 to 14. Containing many of the same stories as A Haunted History of Grand Rapids, the book aims to share a piece of Beer City lore to younger readers in a more age-appropriate manner.
Julie also leads ghost tours in the city, both bringing history to the forefront while honoring the lives of Grand Rapids’ deceased…