The Mountain Remembers: Some secrets never stay buried.

By James Willis and Jerry Buchanan

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In the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains, the coal-mining town of St. Charles, Virginia, carries stories buried as deep as the seams its people once worked. When long-forgotten tragedies begin to stir, the mountain itself seems to whisper-calling the living back to reckon with what was left behind.
The Mountain Remembers blends historical inspiration, regional folklore, and imaginative fiction to explore the fragile line between memory and myth. At the heart of the story is Buck Delaney, a figure shaped by the town's past and the author's creative vision. As Buck confronts the lingering echoes of the mine and the secrets it holds, he becomes entangled in forces older than the town itself.
Drawing symbolic inspiration from Cherokee mythology, the novel introduces the Uktena and the Shadowbound One-supernatural presences woven into the emotional and thematic fabric of the narrative. These elements serve as metaphors for generational trauma, buried guilt, and the enduring power of story.
With deep respect for Appalachian heritage and the oral traditions of the Cherokee people, The Mountain Remembers offers a haunting, atmospheric journey into a world where history, legend, and the supernatural converge. It is a tale of resilience, remembrance, and the spirits-both human and otherworldly-that refuse to be forgotten.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GB5T58CJ
• ISBN13: 9798261820949
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 121 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"