“As a scion of one of the feuding families of the Allegheny and Cumberland hills, and one whose forebearers began their trek westward from the Virginia coast, I offer the following for all who may be interested or desire to hear the facts from one who has first-hand knowledge of the people of whom he writes.” — Dr. Coleman C. Hatfield

Regional myths and folklore provide the perfect archetypes for tales expressing the collective fears of the human race. Because of this resonance and the unlimited potential provided by oral tradition and the countless ways these stories can evolve, myth, legend, and folklore are among the most powerful forms of storytelling. “Legends of the Mountain State 3”, edited by Michael Knost is the third collection of dark folklore from the state of West Virginia, and it contains tales that embody this timeless storytelling experience (re-printed from Shroud Magazine).

West Virginia journalist Kyle Lovern is at it again—putting together another fascinating book about eyewitness accounts of UFOs and strange encounters from the Appalachian region. His first book, Appalachian Case Study: UFO Sightings, Alien Encounters and Unexplained Phenomena, took readers on an amazing journey of exploration through the eyes of many down-to-earth folks who told Lovern about their experiences. Using his background in newspaper and radio, Lovern conducted interviews with various citizens about their unusual encounters and extraordinary experiences.

PRE-ORDER NOW. (Now at the printer. Pre-order your quality softcover copy now and History of Logan County. West Virginia will ship within four weeks).

IN OUR OPINION, this volume, History Of Logan County, West Virginia, is an especially important literary work. The book, which was penned in 1927 by respected Logan resident and journalist G.T. Swain, paints a vivid picture of the county in bygone days.

PERFECT FOR THE WINTER SEASON: Appalachian Winter Hauntings includes eleven bone-chilling accounts, penned by many of the preeminent storytellers in the business. These stories are appropriate to the Appalachian region and relative to the heart of the winter season. This anthology is dark and cold and is designed for cozying up close to a blazing fireplace on the coldest of winter nights.

Brand New! Upon the tragic death of Chief Cornstalk in 1774, the Shawnees followed Cornstalk’s daughter, Princess Aracoma, into present-day Midelburg Island in Logan County. This book aptly describes the settling of the Mountain State and explains how Princess Aracoma resolved a difficult conflict between the American Indian population and the region’s earliest settlers.

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Regional Bestseller — Buffalo Creek Valley of Death is a reprint of a classic title by Dennis Deitz and Carlene Mowery. This revised edition, in an 8.25" x 11" softcover format, includes new, never-before-published photos from the tragic event.

A REGIONAL BESTSELLER --- This is the true account of a prominent, Depression-era woman from Southern West Virginia, who was found brutally murdered. Mamie Thurman was a member of the tight-lipped, local aristocracy that frequented a private club in downtown Logan, where they gambled, drank illegally, swapped wives, and the like. A local handyman was likely framed for her murder and spent the rest of his life in prison. However, new evidence points to several groups, from the mob to the KKK, to rumrunners and local merchants, as having a part in this gruesome account.

A state bestseller is now available in a handsome softcover format, and includes additional research, interviews and photographs.