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Wicked Appalachia: A Collection
Spanning nearly two thousand miles across eastern North America, the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains attracts millions of visitors every year. Whether it's to see the vast arrays of spring wildflowers or the many shades of autumn, people seem to be naturally drawn to the region.
But for those who live here, those familiar with the land and its darker history, something else lurks. Something much more malevolent and far more sinister. The legends born deep in these hollers are many, and the curses forced upon these hills by our ancestors never truly die.
Come see for yourself, if you dare, as we explore a darker side of Appalachia. A side where witches and ghosts linger in the shadows, waiting patiently for that unwary traveler to venture just a little too far into the wrong holler.
I'll be your guide, if you'll allow, as we delve into the wicked side of Appalachia.
But for those who live here, those familiar with the land and its darker history, something else lurks. Something much more malevolent and far more sinister. The legends born deep in these hollers are many, and the curses forced upon these hills by our ancestors never truly die.
Come see for yourself, if you dare, as we explore a darker side of Appalachia. A side where witches and ghosts linger in the shadows, waiting patiently for that unwary traveler to venture just a little too far into the wrong holler.
I'll be your guide, if you'll allow, as we delve into the wicked side of Appalachia.
- GenresHorrorShort Stories
140 pages, Paperback
Published December 21, 2021
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May 3, 2022
Incredibly awesome!
Oh my gosh. I just discovered Tony Evans with, Sour and devoured this book too. I am definitely a new fan. I love these stories so much. The Bone Lady is my favorite. I can’t get enough of these stories! Well done!
Oh my gosh. I just discovered Tony Evans with, Sour and devoured this book too. I am definitely a new fan. I love these stories so much. The Bone Lady is my favorite. I can’t get enough of these stories! Well done!
October 11, 2021
I've always loved the history and lore of holler witches and backwoods folk magic, so I was excited when I found this book on the Facebook group "Books of Horror". I'm the type to reach out and ask the author questions when I read a book and I rarely get an answer, but Tony Evans was more than accommodating and great to chat with! Learning that he grew up in the foothills of the Appalachians, listening to stories like these as a child made the experience of reading them that more interesting.
Tony gives his characters authentic voices and honest emotions (and flaws, like the mysogynistic pig in Your Notches Are Like My Tattoos), making the reader cheer on the good guys (and sometimes the monsters!) and hope for a positive ending. True to the genre, though, the protagonist doesn't always win. In at least 2 of his stories, the twists were a complete surprise, and I'm usually pretty good at figuring them out well before they are revealed.
This collection is well thought out, giving the reader a wide taste of Appalachian folk lore full of superstition and mystery. I can't imagine hearing horrifying tales like these as a small child, especially when they're told as truths and rules to be followed! If I ever find myself in Kentucky, though, I'm no longer keeping "visit a holler" on my to-do list. Fiction or not, I will now always believe there's something not quite right in those creepy hills, and it'd be best to leave the experiences to the locals.
Tony gives his characters authentic voices and honest emotions (and flaws, like the mysogynistic pig in Your Notches Are Like My Tattoos), making the reader cheer on the good guys (and sometimes the monsters!) and hope for a positive ending. True to the genre, though, the protagonist doesn't always win. In at least 2 of his stories, the twists were a complete surprise, and I'm usually pretty good at figuring them out well before they are revealed.
This collection is well thought out, giving the reader a wide taste of Appalachian folk lore full of superstition and mystery. I can't imagine hearing horrifying tales like these as a small child, especially when they're told as truths and rules to be followed! If I ever find myself in Kentucky, though, I'm no longer keeping "visit a holler" on my to-do list. Fiction or not, I will now always believe there's something not quite right in those creepy hills, and it'd be best to leave the experiences to the locals.
December 7, 2021
I rate this book 5/5 Stars for several reasons.
1. The artwork & detail that was put into this book is very impressive! It really is extremely beautiful!
2. Lets talk about the stories that make up this book, Wicked Appalachia. Each and every story was so mesmerizing & they drew me in deeper and deeper with each turn of the page. The fact that each of the stories had an unpredictable twist made them so much more fun for me to read! They are spooky, twisted and FUN!
I have found the perfect stories to tell to my friends and family when camping or just sitting around a campfire. I know they will all enjoy them as much as I did.
I will definitely be including atleast one of Tony Evans' books in all of my future book swaps.
Everyone deserves to enjoy a book like this, so i definitely recommend checking it out ! You'll love it.
1. The artwork & detail that was put into this book is very impressive! It really is extremely beautiful!
2. Lets talk about the stories that make up this book, Wicked Appalachia. Each and every story was so mesmerizing & they drew me in deeper and deeper with each turn of the page. The fact that each of the stories had an unpredictable twist made them so much more fun for me to read! They are spooky, twisted and FUN!
I have found the perfect stories to tell to my friends and family when camping or just sitting around a campfire. I know they will all enjoy them as much as I did.
I will definitely be including atleast one of Tony Evans' books in all of my future book swaps.
Everyone deserves to enjoy a book like this, so i definitely recommend checking it out ! You'll love it.
August 29, 2022
I had the pleasure of meeting Tony at the CreepyCon in Knoxville, TN. He had an obvious passion for Appalachian folklore, which led me to purchase two of his books. He wasn't a pushy salesman, either. Just a laid back guy writing stories that I knew i'd love. I was not wrong.
This book was a blast to read! It's short, at only 136 pages. I blew through it before bed. Though in hindsight that may have been a mistake...because a few of these stories were really eerie, and unsettling and I did need to flip on the nightlight. But I loved it nonetheless! If you like ghosts, witches and dark tales of revenge all passed down through generations in the mountains of Appalachia, you'll love this book. Check it out. It's worth the read!
Tony is a fantastic writer, and storyteller. Cannot wait to see what tales he tells us next.
This book was a blast to read! It's short, at only 136 pages. I blew through it before bed. Though in hindsight that may have been a mistake...because a few of these stories were really eerie, and unsettling and I did need to flip on the nightlight. But I loved it nonetheless! If you like ghosts, witches and dark tales of revenge all passed down through generations in the mountains of Appalachia, you'll love this book. Check it out. It's worth the read!
Tony is a fantastic writer, and storyteller. Cannot wait to see what tales he tells us next.
November 3, 2021
Evans dives deeper into backwoods brutality with this collection, and we travel through Appalachian lore and meet a variety of unsavory characters along the way. His work reminds me of tall tales spoken aloud around a campfire on an autumn night, and when it comes to mountain people, Evans captures those eclectic personalities extremely well with his characters.
My personal favorite story was "The Darkness" about something horrible in the clouds...something that just might have been long hidden in an old mine shaft.
My personal favorite story was "The Darkness" about something horrible in the clouds...something that just might have been long hidden in an old mine shaft.
April 5, 2022
Well goddamn! A wicked collection of tantalizing horror stories that suck you right in and then spit you right back out 😮💨.
Eight gritty shorts that drive home the notion that if you go to Kentucky, shit’s bound to get fucky 🤣
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Eight gritty shorts that drive home the notion that if you go to Kentucky, shit’s bound to get fucky 🤣
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February 28, 2022
I enjoyed the stories, but I had trouble with the dialogue. I'm from Appalachia and I dont remember the accent quite the same.
May 24, 2024
A great collection of short tales about the things that haunt the Appalachian Mountains. All kinds of things are in the woods in that area and the people in these stories should have listened to the warnings and tales. All are quick reads and not a dud in the book.
Highly recommended, will definitely try more from Evans in the future.
Highly recommended, will definitely try more from Evans in the future.
April 25, 2022
Loved this! Great folk stories!
June 8, 2022
pretty good
It was pretty good. I kinda saw some of the stories coming before they were finished, but the read was enjoyable.
It was pretty good. I kinda saw some of the stories coming before they were finished, but the read was enjoyable.
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November 10, 2024I met Tony Evans at a local convention & he was so nice. The way he talked about his books - it’s very obvious he had a passion for his writing & the Appalachian folk lore. I’ve wanted to dabble in the horror genre for awhile (I love horror movies but never read horror books) & this was a great step into the genre. There were so many different stories to read from. I had quite a few favorites; Like Flies, Shadows, & the Bone Lady were definite favorites!
April 15, 2022
Like like all the other camp Fire folk story tellers that came before him. Tony does excellent at refreshing old tall tales for a modern time. While at times it was difficult to read some of the Appalachia Kentucky dialogue I still enjoyed this. This was every bit of Appalachia horror that I was expecting. Looking forward to reading some of his other books I picked up at Scares That Care Author Con.
April 20, 2023
I enjoyed each of the short stories contained within Wicked Appalachia. They kept me on the edge of my seat and they were very entertaining. Tony Evans does a wonderful job as storyteller. Being from Central Kentucky I have heard stories throughout the years but what place doesn't have it's own unique lore or myth but I am very hesitant after reading these stories to go to eastern Kentucky. I still want to know what happened to Drew?!
November 1, 2021
A very fine collection of folk-horror tales that will have you thinking twice about going into those beautiful smokey mountains.
Favorite stories include "Blood is always thicker", a tale about a hunting trip that takes an unexpectedly witchy turn and "The Drifter", which is a nice twist on the old hitch-hiker murderer trope.
Favorite stories include "Blood is always thicker", a tale about a hunting trip that takes an unexpectedly witchy turn and "The Drifter", which is a nice twist on the old hitch-hiker murderer trope.
March 10, 2022
A great read! The mountain witchery and backwoods horror wouldn't allow me to put the book down! Tony Evans is pumping out some Appalachian gold with his books and I look forward to read more of his work.
My favorite story was "Like Flies"
My favorite story was "Like Flies"
September 30, 2021
Loved these stories about spooky Appalachia. Some were stories I had read before, but loved reading them again.
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