She Walks These Hills Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Liked this book very well. Since finishing it, I've read Ballad of Frankie Silver, which I like better. She Walks . . . reminded me, of course, of Follow the River, which I read last year -- another woman who came home from indian captivity. "

" Maybe her stronger books are the even numbered ones of this series. While I enjoyed the setting and the storylines, there was nothing that set this apart from the pack. "

" Interesting weaving of past and present. "

" A more complex book, in terms of point of view and narratival authority, than The Ballad of Frankie Silver. Good book, fun to read. "

" I'll admit to having been disappointed when McCrumb segued into her NASCAR books, but understand the desire to evolve. Of her many ballad books I loved this one most because of the way that she wove together the history, the mystery and the ghost stories. Beautifully written and a well made statement about women's roles in the past and present. "

" I really enjoy McCrumb's humor, her Southern settings and her characters. "

" Sharyn McCrumb weaves the appearance of a ghost from the 1700's with a story about present day (circa 1985) Appalachia woven again with a story 30 years old. So much I enjoyed in this story, the descriptions of the people and the trails and the folklore of North Carolina and Tennessee. "

" Delicious ghost story! "

" I think this is the best book in the Ballad Mystery Series that I've read so far (3rd book in the series and so the 3rd one I've read). I can't wait to read the next one, The Rosewood Casket. "

" This book was phenomenal! I was riveted until the end. It ended up being quite a few stories expertly intertwined with none panning out until the end of the book. This kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Great read. "

" Really good book, I love all her books "

" McCrumbs storytelling is superb, and the story to be told was intriguing and suspenseful. Much more than a simple 'ghost story', I was drawn in by the rich fabric of the characters and the well woven spin with which McCrumb connects those characters...very much worth the time to read! "

" I grew up in Haywood County so I am very close to the settings in all of her books. i feel i personally knowall of her characters . She makes them come to life . "

" It was okay. I guess from living in this area myself, I wasn't all too impressed. The book did not really get good for me until toward the end. "

" A mix of past legend with modern mystery. Haunting and wonderful! "

" a book club selection through the local library; the author came to speak at the local community college "

" I love this book - the folklore information alone is worth the purchase price. "

" Incorporates the true story of Katie Wyler, a early settler who was kidnapped by the Shawnee Indians in 1789 ( her story is told in Follow The River) with a current day mystery in the Appalachia region. Love reading aobut my old stomping grounds - grew up in Virginia. "

" Above average mystery driven more by deftly drawn characters and an incredible sense of place as by plot. Set in McCrumb's native Appalachia (the Smoky Mountains) she neither condescends to nor sentimentalizes her characters. "

" very cool Smokey Mountain mysteries and suspense... "

" The first few books in this series are fantastic, blending folk-lore, mystery, and excellent writing. "

" I love the area she writes about and it was a nice read. "

" Ok, another sort of historical fiction revolving around the Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains. During the settlement times before the civil war. Most of her novels are based on historical facts and women. Each chapter switches back and forth from present day fiction and history pseudo fiction... "

" Love Sharyn's ballad novels! "

" Seemingly divergent story lines that converge, naturally. Title comes from the song "The Long Black Veil" Good story telling. "

" Love McCrumb. Her Ballad mysteries are top notch. Vivid characters and descriptions. She knows "these hills." "

" A mix of past legend with modern mystery. Haunting and wonderful! "

" A good read each character comes full circle in their lives and has closure of some form. Nice plot. "

" All of the Ballard mysteries are wonderful. I am enraptured by how they wrap the history of the area, and the characters, some with "the sight". A bit mystical, a bit romantic, whimsy and mystery-all the books in this series are addictive. "

" very cool Smokey Mountain mysteries and suspense... "

" I picked up this book because I love the song She Walks These Hills. Then I discovered that McCrumb has a series of Ballad Mysteries set in the Ozarks with recurring characters. Nora Bonesteele. who has inherited the sight is my favorite. "

" One of my all time favorite books, and definitely (in my opinion) the best of the ballad series. "

" Love McCrumb. Her Ballad mysteries are top notch. Vivid characters and descriptions. She knows "these hills." "

" This book was phenomenal! I was riveted until the end. It ended up being quite a few stories expertly intertwined with none panning out until the end of the book. This kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Great read. "

" Loved this book could not put it down "