23 Tales: Appalachian Ghost Stories, Legends & Other Mysteries

by Terry Shaw (Editor), Brad Lifford (Editor)

In Appalachian towns and cities, mountains and hills, highways and back roads, a long history of mysteries, odd experiences, and strange beings defy explanation. Unknown voices and footsteps on empty stairs. Quilts and bathrobes that move in the middle of the night. Unexpected apparitions. These stories----from Georgia to Virginia and Pennsylvania, from Kentucky to Tennessee and West Virginia--will raise the hair on your neck, prompt you to visit nearby haunts, touch you and make you laugh. So, pull up a chair. What we're about to tell you is true.

176 pages, Paperback

Published August 22, 2023

Reviews

[Christy Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met Terry Shaw, one of the founders, publishers and editors of Howling Hills Publishing, at the annual author's event at The Blount County Library. He had multiple copies of "23 Tales: Appalachian Ghost Stories, Legends, and Other Mysteries." It has been an extremely busy fall, but I finally got to read the book. It is an outstanding collection of the kind of stories all of us in Appalachia love. They are all well-written and will make you smile, give you chills, and keep you awake.
Books to me are the ultimate in gifts and the season is upon us. You can find the book on Amazon, on the Howling Hills Website, and locally at Southland Books & Cafe.
It is my understanding that the folks at Howling Hills are working on a sequel, called "24 Tales". All of us in Appalachia will eagerly await that book too.

[Kati · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was really fun, especially this time of year when the veil is so thin. I felt myself tingling several times while reading the book. I like that there are several first hand accounts and personal stories with details. My mom has a story in here, too!

[Chenoa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic stories! Definitely worth picking up!

[Nita · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed these tales bc they were close to home. :)