About the author
Sherman Carmichael writes regional books on ghost stories, UFO sightings, and unexplained phenomena in the American South, published mainly by History Press and Schiffer Publishing. UFOs Over South Carolina (2015) collects more than 65 accounts from pilots, law enforcement, and residents across 48 South Carolina communities, while Eerie South Carolina (2013) gathers ghost stories passed down across generations from towns including Plantersville and Beaufort. Mysterious Tales of Western North Carolina covers the Brown Mountain Lights and other regional legends, and Mysterious Georgia surveys reported hauntings, ghost lights, and UFO sightings across that state, from the Jekyll Island Club to sites tied to Civil War history. Across his books, Carmichael works in a consistent format: short, place-based accounts organized by town or landmark, aimed at readers interested in Southern folklore and regional strangeness rather than analysis or theory.
📖 Where to start with Sherman Carmichael
💬 What our editors say about Sherman Carmichael's books
“Carmichael successfully transforms scattered local gossip into a compelling narrative of Appalachian mystery, making it accessible to casual readers interested in the supernatural. However, this book does not suit those seeking…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Mysterious Tales of Western North Carolina
“Carmichael delivers a chilling yet accessible tour of Georgia’s unexplained lore, effectively blending UFOs, ghosts, and monsters into a cohesive narrative of regional mystery. However, readers seeking rigorous academic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Mysterious Georgia Carmichael, Sherman
“Sherman Carmichael’s compilation offers a compelling anthology of unsettling narratives rooted in South Carolina’s history. The prose is accessible, making complex legends digestible for casual readers. However, those seeking…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Eerie South Carolina: True Chilling Stories from the Palmetto Past
📋 Editions by Sherman Carmichael in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Tales of Western North Carolina | — | History Press | 176 | 9781467146470 |
| Mysterious Georgia Carmichael, Sherman | — | History Press | 176 | 9781467149266 |
| Eerie South Carolina: True Chilling Stories from the Palmetto Pa | 2013 | History Press Library Edit | 130 | 9781540209115 |
| Eerie South Carolina: True Chilling Stories from the Palmetto Pa | 2013 | History Press | 128 | 9781626192140 |
| UFOs Over South Carolina | 2015 | Schiffer Publishing | 104 | 9780764347498 |
