Pirates and Ghosts of the Carolinas' Coast

by Cynthia Moore Brown

ARRRRGH! Come aboard for seafaring pirates, ghosts, and spooky tales from the coast of North Carolina. With pirate lore and history abundant for this seaside area, join storyteller Cynthia Moore Brown as she explores graveyards, haunted houses, and locations with spirits that have sparked shivers within audiences for decades. Read about actual places with ghosts revealed. Dare to experience misty, dangerous railroad tracks at the site of a death by train in Wilmington. Hear ghostly children play in a home at Pelican Reef. Find out what it might feel like to be buried alive and why the saying, “saved by the bell,” might be important to some. Walk with pirate ghosts on the old Chandlers Wharf, and visit with a foggy spirit moving aimlessly near Cape Fear River. Visit Topsail Island where the Queen Anne’s Revenge, Blackbeard’s flagship, may still sail with her ghostly pirates haunting the waters and marshes. Whether history, unsolved mysteries, legends, or just plain scary happenings, these tales will keep you shuddering long into the night.

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2015

Reviews

[Lisa Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are a fan of ghost stories of all kinds like I am, you'll love this book. I've had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know the author, here in my home town of Greensboro, North Carolina. Her beginnings in life and as a young woman were on the coast of North Carolina, and her stories reflect a deep love and understanding of coastal life. The pirate stories are the stars of the book in my opinion. Cynthia goes the extra mile with the photography included to highlight stories, and the big finish to the book is her own family recipes for coastal eating wherever you live. I read one story each night at bedtime until it was all done and then I read the recipes. It was delightful. In a couple of weeks I will be going to one of Cynthia's live performances as a folk storyteller and I can't wait. Please take a look at her website: www.folkteller.com to learn more about her work and her writing.

[Crysti Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book of ghost stories from the NC coast. I also enjoyed that the author included her own little notes and stories about the stories she was telling. I found myself laughing at some parts and at others, wanting to go and experience the places myself. I really enjoyed the stories about Blackbeard as well as the one about Theodosia Burr. Will definitely be checking out this author's other works.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of short, scary and sometimes funny NC hauntings. It would be fun to read while camping at any of the coastal sites.

[Mandee Rayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review coming.