Ghost on Black Mountain by Ann Hite, reviewed by Lisa H

Ghost on Black Mountain is a novel containing several different mini-novels.  The first half of the book is focused on "Nellie" and her abusive relationship with her husband "Hobbs".  The second half of the book is wrapped around Nellie and 4 other woman whose lives all intertwine with each other.  Black Mountain is a mysterious and eerie place surrounded by ghosts.  When Nellie marries Hobbs and moves to the Mountain, everyone tells her to move away as fast as she can, but Nellie won't listen.  Horrible events start to happen and ghosts appear to tell Nellie that her life will soon be over if she doesn't leave.  By the time she figures everything out, it is too late.  This is not a scary book, but it is wonderfully written and a true page turner.  It is a vivid look into the beauty and folklore of the Appalachian landscape.