In this collection celebrated storytellers Roberta Simpson Brown and Lonnie E. Brown have assembled a hair-raising group of paranormal tales for readers of all ages. The stories present many new and spooky characters. In addition to tales of haunting, the Browns reveal many Appalachian legends and their importance to the storytelling tradition.

With its tales of benevolent and malicious specters, terrifying monsters, and unexplained phenomena, Halloween is the holiday most people associate with spooky stories. But do spirits remain hidden the rest of the year? In the rich storytelling customs of the commonwealth, the supernatural world is also connected with holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Memorial Day. In Haunted Holidays, celebrated storytellers Roberta Simpson Brown and Lonnie E. Brown have assembled