About the author
Patty A. Wilson is the author of several regional books on ghost stories and folklore of the mid-Atlantic United States, including Haunted North Carolina: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Tar Heel State and Cursed in the Carolinas: Stories of the Damned, both from Globe Pequot, as well as Haunted Western Pennsylvania (Stackpole Books). Her North Carolina book draws on the state's Native American, colonial, and Civil War history to gather stories tied to specific places and events, from the legend of Virginia Dare to reported ghosts of shipwreck survivors. Cursed in the Carolinas focuses on stories of deliberate curses across North and South Carolina, while the Pennsylvania volume collects hauntings tied to sites such as Bedford Springs Hotel and Fort Ligonier. Across these books, Wilson works in the popular regional-hauntings genre, presenting local legends and reported phenomena as a way of exploring a place's history rather than arguing for their literal truth.
📖 Where to start with Patty A Wilson
💬 What our editors say about Patty A Wilson's books
“While engaging for folklore enthusiasts, this volume may disappoint academic researchers seeking rigorous empirical evidence or literary critics expecting deep narrative arcs. It functions primarily as a collection of anecdotal…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted North Carolina: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Tar Heel State Wilson, Patty A
“Wilson delivers a compelling anthology that successfully merges historical fact with supernatural mystery, appealing strongly to those who appreciate regional lore and atmospheric storytelling. The narratives are well-researched…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Western Pennsylvania Wilson, Patty A
“This title offers a spooky, accessible entry point into local occult history for casual paranormal enthusiasts. However, it may disappoint readers seeking rigorous academic analysis or primary source documentation, as the focus…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Cursed in the Carolinas: Stories of the Damned Wilson, Patty A
📋 Editions by Patty A Wilson in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haunted North Carolina: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Tar | 2019 | Globe Pequot Publishing | 168 | 9781493040872 |
| Haunted Western Pennsylvania Wilson, Patty A | — | Stackpole Books | 128 | 9780811711975 |
| Cursed in the Carolinas: Stories of the Damned Wilson, Patty A | 2017 | Globe Pequot Publishing | 192 | 9781493022212 |
| Haunted North Carolina: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Tar | 2019 | Globe Pequot Publishing | 168 | 9781493064793 |
| Cursed in Pennsylvania: Stories of the Damned in the Keystone St | 2016 | Globe Pequot Publishing | 224 | 9781493019427 |
