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The mountains of the Appalachia abound with tales of ghosts and mysterious places. Covering 16 counties, 40 spine-tingling stories will have you traveling the roads and paths of those who have walked before you and listening to their sorrowful tales. Along the way, visit The Hanging Tree in Cabarrus County, Battle Mansion in Buncombe County, Green River Plantation in Rutherford County, and the House on the Hill in Jackson County. Sit around the campfire and hear stories of lore about the legend of the Bald, the warning of the Hunter's Moon, and the disappearance of an entire hunting party. Superstition, folklore, and the paranormal keep the spirits alive in the Appalachian region. Will you be the next one to visit with the ghosts of Cherohala?
About the Author
Micheal Rivers is the pseudonym for Mike Baugham. His Cherokee heritage prompted him to honor his great-grandfather and write under the name of Rivers. He grew up near the Outer Banks of North Carolina. His love of the sea and all it has to offer was the driving force of his first novel The Black Witch. As a child, he became aware of the supernatural world due to several experiences. A recognized authority as a paranormal investigator with more than thirty years of research, teaching classes and giving speeches provides his readers with some of his experiences woven into his paranormal thrillers. He is the lead investigator for the Smokey Mountain Ghost Trackers. He furthered his education in Illinois and North Carolina concentrating his studies in writing. He has been writing since 1993 and was first published in 2003. His works include supernatural thrillers, literary fiction and ghost story anthologies published by Schiffer Publishing. His bestseller Verliege was voted Supernatural Book of 2012 and more recently won 1st Place Runner up - Literary Fiction Award 2014 - GH - The Paranormal Awards 2014. His books have made the Kindle Top 100 Paid List several times and have hit #1 in Supernatural. He is currently working on sequels. In addition, he is writing an action/adventure series. Micheal is a USMC veteran and served during Vietnam. The passions in his life are his wife, family, Boxer Delilah affectionately known as DeeDee, and the great outdoors. You can write to Micheal at contact@michealrivers.comVisit his website Micheal's Blog Twitter: or @micheal_riversFacebook Fan Page: Micheal's BooksAppalachia Mountain Folklore published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Dec. 2012Verliege April 2012 Moonlight on the Nantahala March 2012The Black Witch May 2011Ghosts of the North Carolina Shores published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Jan. 2010Smokey Mountain Ghost Trackers of Western North Carolina.
