The Granny Curse and Other Ghosts and Legends from East Tennessee

by Randy Russell, Janet Barnett

Witches who fly down chimneys. A chair that won’t release its occupant until a drop of blood stains the floor. A mountain that grew―and continues to grow―from the grave of a woman who was larger than life. The ghost of a woman who jumps on the bumpers of cars driving past the graveyard where she is buried. An apple tree that growls at people who pick its fruit. A woman who rose from her grave each night to get food for a baby born to her after she was buried. A peach tree that grows on the head of a deer. These and other legends and ghost stories handed down for generations are contained in this collection of 25 tales from East Tennessee. For several years, folklorists Randy Russell and Janet Barnett have taught a course about Southern folklore at the North Carolina Center for Advancement of Teaching in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Russell is also the author of several mysteries, including Edgar Award nominee Hot Wire .They live in Asheville, North Carolina.

Genres: Paranormal

146 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1999

About the author

Novelist. Ghost Lore. Ghostlorist.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun little book of short stories. Entertaining :)

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, entertaining, maybe a “tween” read!?

[Kim Felt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this collection of folklore stories from Appalachia

[C K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it- a little longer form than other Appalachian folklore books

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I am not a believer in ghosts, the stories in this book are kinda unbelievable.

[Carlton Phelps · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great resource for following the folk tales and ghost tales. Well written, with great detail down to exactly where to find a tombstone.
If you like folk tales and ghost stories that don't make afraid of the dark this is a great book for you.

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am always a sucker for ghost stories, and this one was a good read. I travel to Tennessee every now and then, so I plan on being on the lookout for some of the locations mentioned in the book.

[Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah, the tales of my people.