He loves to read books about magic, but doesn’t realize that real magic is in his DNA. Thomas is a geeky, mischievous, bullied, preteen, whose father disappeared several years ago. Those were the last words Thomas Wildus’ father said to him. Thomas Wildus and the Book of Sorrows by J.M. “A History Of Harlan,KY” by Preston HalcombĬontains: Violence, gore, sex and strong language. “The Witch Of Black Mountain” by Alethea Kontis “The Thing At The ide Of The Road” by Ronald Kelly “Trouble Among The yearlings” by Maurice Broaddus “Hiding Mountain:Our Future In Apples” by Earl P. Overall, Harlan County Horrors is a delightful collection of miners and monsters, lovers and losers, majestic scenery and dark, dangerous holes boring into the ground and into the unknown. Dean, a fine tale that just seems a little too “bizarro” for this collection. The only story that doesn’t quite fit is “Hiding Mountain:Our Future In Apples” by Earl P. Shipp, Robby Sparks, Maurice Broaddus, and the rest, but you should pick up the book and discover the wonders and terrors for yourself. I could go on and on, raving about the stories by Geoffrey Girard, Jeremy C. “The Witch Of Black Mountain” by Alethea Kontis, a perfect bookend to Debbie Kuhn’s story: a tale of love, loss and what one young woman does for revenge. “The Thing At The Side Of The Road” by Ronald Kelly. What happens when an isolated community is invaded by the outside world? Sizemore tells us. “The Power Of Moonlight” by Debbie Kuhn, a tale of love, loss and what one young woman does to see her lover one last time. You will feel sympathy for some residents, and disgust for others. After reading these tales, you will feel as if you have seen the mountains and forests of the county for yourself. Twelve of today’s brightest voices in horror look directly into that darkness and bring back stories both lovely and haunting. From union disputes to mining disasters, there is a dark aspect to this beautiful area of the country. The history of Harlan County, Kentucky is a history full of blood and violence. Harlan County Horrors edited by Mari AdkinsĪvailable: Paperback (new and used), Kindle edition

Harlan County Horrors by Mari Adkins