Folklore and ghost stories from the Piedmont area of North Carolina come to life as told by the region's favorite performer, Cynthia Moore Brown. Hear the sad tale of "The Gentleman Ghost of Uwharrie Mountain" in Asheboro; "Lydia," the phantom hitchhiker of Jamestown; and the real-life account of Lexington's very own hero, Valentine Leonard. Rediscover fan favorites, such as the humorous "God in the Lake," the eerie tale of "The Woman with the Basket," and Old Salem's very own whistling "Little Red Man." Appearing for the first time in print, 21 spine-tingling ghost tales from the region's renowned storyteller, including four original tales composed by Cynthia herself, perpetuate the history of tradition in and around Piedmont. Each story is beautifully written out by co-author Theresa Bane to capture every blood-chilling moment of the story-telling experience. This book will delight readers of all ages and quickly become a family favorite.[AuthorName]By Theresa Bane and Cynthia Moore Brown[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Vampirologist Theresa Bane enjoys traveling and educating audiences about the differences between traditional mythology and horror fiction. Originally from the New York/New Jersey area, she currently resides in North Carolina. Co-founder of the North Carolina Storytelling Guild, Cynthia Moore Brown has been an acclaimed performer and educator for over three decades in North Carolina, the South, and Europe.
Popular author, performer, and storyteller Cynthia Moore Brown has been telling and collecting folktales since childhood. She lived in a haunted New England house as a child and began then to write and tell her chilling ghost stories. She retired as an art specialist and a public library children’s specialist so she could write books with her stories and collect true ghost stories.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]50 images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]50 images[/ColorPattern]