Local Tales for the Halloween Season
As Halloween approaches, skeletons and pumpkins decorate yards and porches, and people of all ages plan their costumes. To get into the local spirit of the season, consider reading "The Devil's Done Come Back: New Ghost Tales from North Carolina," edited by Ed Southern and published by Blair.
...a slinky, lurking cat; people who died years ago re-appearing to have a chat; hands desperately scraping on the outside of windows; and ghosts riding horses in the foggy night.
This collection of stories and poems offers not only spooky tales but also timely commentary on everyday life.
Author's summary: Spooky local tales for Halloween.