For years, scholars have studied the folklore of the people of Appalachia, producing stale lists of herb remedies, ghost stories, and well-known legends. Not content with such pedestrian offerings, author Larry Thacker now presents the untold and ignored stories of the paranormal in Appalachia, delving deep into the mysteries that pervade the lives of the people in the mountains. Mountain Mysteries not only explores the supernatural but seeks to dispel urban myths and the attitudes that create them. To the benefit of all, Larry Thacker has peered into dark corners and forgotten hollows to bring these mountain mysteries to light.


"Mountain Mysteries: The Mystic Traditions of Appalachia is a well researched and very entertaining look at Appalachian life, written in a comfortable and comforting tone. Thacker explores just about every facet of folklore and folklife in this wildly interesting book."
- Silas House, author of Eli the Good, Clay's Quilt, A Parchment of Leaves, The Coal Tattoo


"Provocative and Rewarding."
- Dr. Jan Brunvand, author of The Big Book of Urban Legends and The Study of American Folklore


"It is a book that will enlighten and intrigue."
- Dr. Earl Hess, Professor of History, Lincoln Memorial University


"This book goes beyond folklore."
- Appalachian Heritage Journal


"Mr. Thacker has done a wonderful job of cataloging and preserving these tales."
- Anthony Milhorn, founder of Southern States Paranormal Research Society