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This reads like a mystery. I couldn't put it down- either time I read it! I was looking for clues and trying to put together pieces that didn't connect until the end. The descriptions of the Myrtle Beach of the past are so powerful that i'm sure they will stir memories for many. The old pavilion comes alive with all its sights, tastes, and smells. And the whole thing is driven by interesting characters. The narrator who is trying to come to terms with her own life and make peace with her memories. The unlikeable Catherine Wiley who is bitter because she cannot be what the world insists that she be. Her poor old grandmother who is doing the best she can for Catherine. I could feel for them all because they are so human and so screwed up. I found myself getting sucked into their individual trials- Old Mr. Wiley said, "Life's a disease and death is the cure". Amen! And I kept thinking to myself, as I sypathized with young Catherine at the end, why do we have to be like this? Why are we cruel to people who are different? And the sad answer is clearly, that human nature is a cruel, ugly thing. The novel made me think of the misfits I remember from life and hope that they made it, that they found a place to fit in, or that there really is a place where it will all be better, where the woodbine twines.

Nan never forgets the troubled child she desperately tried to befriend. When eleven-year-old Catherine Wiley stumbles into Nan's thirteen-year-old life, an imprint is left forever. This chilling encounter even affects Nan's adult life! Nan is 'haunted' by Catherine's memory and yearns to know if she's still alive, and if so, what happened to the misunderstood girl. Until adulthood, Nan never learns of Catherine's tragic secret, explaining the young Wiley girl's odd behavior. Nan wonders if she had been told such a huge secret at a young age, would she have tried to help, or made Catherine's life more miserable?

Sherry Austin writes realistic characters with very human stories that will break your heart. This story also highlights how cruel childhood can be, especially for children who are 'different'. It was a pleasure to meet Sherry Austin at the Heritage Festival. She's a very talented writer and a 'down to earth' individual. I look forward to reading more of her books.

Chrissy K. McVay
Author of 'Souls of the North Wind'

Narrated by a 9-year-old girl in the deep south in the 1960s, this book is full of evocative mystery.

While the ending is weak and some bits require a bit of extra suspension of disbelief, the story holds together well, and you will love the realistic down-to-earth narration of the narrator who has critical thinking skills far beyond her years. This is a simple, fun, fast read which brilliantly melts southern folklore with the realities of growing up a military brat in the 1960s.

Readers will love the blend of pure fantasy with the realistic edge of childhood memories.

Sherry Austin is unparalled in her ability to write stories as multi-layered as baklava, that draw you into the Twilight Zone and evoke the atmosphere of a time and place. In the case of WHERE THE WOODBINE TWINES, that place is the eerie South Carolina low country and the strange carnival setting of Myrtle Beach's famous and now defunct Pavillion. Anyone who has ever felt different--and haven't we all at one time or another?--will find much to savor in this delicious, mysterious tale. It wasn't until I read her blog that I began to have an idea of what this strange story has to offer. You'll have not trouble getting into this novel. Get to page two where the words "she haunts me" appear, and you won't put it down until you're finished.

Austin is a good writer and storyteller. She always weaves a tapestry of unforgettable characters and Where the Woodbine Twines is no exception. You will recall the names of Wanda, Nan and Catherine and the imagery she paints of them long after you finish the last page. Very enjoyable!

Well, deserving of the book award except::: having visited Turkey many times; her overall description of the people is acurate however its also as foggy as each of the characters assesment of each other. Also she seems to think that all gays are either boring fakes, silly holiday makers and she compares lesbians to either smugglers, drug addicts or spies. Mary whats your problem with a positive gay character. Its a moving book, I enjoyed it though am a little disappointed with the ending; which I wont spoil. I can see how Turkish people could be offdended. I think her Turkish Reflections a much better read.

Her "Turkish Reflections" is also a marvellous read. This time, the author offers a true story in a "fictional" format along with her escapades in Bodrum. Her ability to understand and convey to readers Turkish cultural nuances is remarkable. The story itself is wonderful. Enjoy!

In ways reminiscent of "The Ugly American", "Blood Tie" explores the lives of a group of expatriates and reveals the impacts they have on the Turks living in a small coastal community along the Aegean. Settle does a beautiful and poignant job of immersing the reader in the landscape and lives of the characters. The story is believable and accurate. Her writing transported me back the town on which the setting is based. Excellent reading for those seeking to understand social transformations taking place in Turkey in recent decades.

An odd novel, Blood Tie has some stretches which leave the reader wondering where this novel is going, if at all. Yet through some clever moves, Settle makes the novel redeem itself, if the reader can hang on through some midcourse excursions. The strongest part of the work is Settle's exploitation of the theme of blood (as in the title) which gets strung along throughout, from hand prints on a cave wall, to the bloody body of a beating victim. The moral is, I suppose, that sacrifice is sacrifice, and in the modern world, the results can be very ambiguous indeed. In a world where people are being squeezed by internal and external forces they can't control, what is the point of sacrifice, in any form, at all?

Chris Phelps' recounting of the long bombardment of Charleston is a mixture of good and bad. While he clearly knows the local history inside and out, his retelling of the surrounding national military history contains quite a few errors or questionable interpretations. The bombardment of Charleston is a controversial topic even today, and as one might expect, a study by a local author brings some southern bias. He is not completely unfair; and does try to present both sides of local events. However, the way he approaches the wider events reveals some confusion.

The author's description of the bombardment of Charleston provides an example of tenacious defiance, retribution, frustration, and excess all in one. While it was not militarily unreasonable to bombard the city that was the prime instrument of secession and where the serious shooting began, it is also proper to ask if continued bombardment was worthwhile. Customarily, fear of attack or bombardment is why cities surrendered when the enemy closed within range. Charleston correctly presumed it could not be forced to surrender by bombardment alone. The Union was unable to effectively close on the city to fully besiege it or to attack and occupy, this left bombardment as the only active measure. The result was a bombardment of unprecedented length. The work indicates that while unable to force capitulation, the firing did serve a limited strategic purpose of disruption and dislocation of a key city's populace, as well as the psychological desire for retribution.

The chapters are ostensibly sequential, yet the timeline in some early chapters is a jumble. In chapters two and three the text skips from 1861 to 1865 and all points in between, sometimes without signaling the transition to the reader not yet familiar with the events. This makes the early chapters difficult to follow and interpret, but later chapters are more chronologically structured.

Fortunately, the maps provided are quite helpful in understanding the actual bombardment, although identifying key landmarks like St. Michaels would have been useful. The relevant portions of the local history are well researched and the bibliography is reasonably complete, although Brennan's "Secessionville", and Olmstead's "The Big Guns" are notably absent despite being published prior to this work and being relevant to it.

The author makes a limited summary and estimate of the shells expended during the bombardment and recounts the known damage to various structures. This provides a fairly good overview. He does not attempt to tally casualties as a result of the bombardment although accounts of individual deaths and wounding are provided. Overall, casualties were low since the affected areas were largely evacuated.

The author could have benefited from rigorous fact checking and fewer bold statements early in the book. One innocent but annoying feature is the repeated misspelling of John M. Brooke as "Brookes." I was also perplexed by the reference to Union General Truman Seymour's capture at Olustee, Florida in February of 1864--it was actually in May at the Wilderness. Contrary to what the author says, Franz Sigel's mission in the Shenandoah was not to ransack the agricultural productive capacity of the Valley (that was two commanders later, Sheridan--although the interim commander, Hunter, had been heading in that general direction.) The author also leaves the impression that Stones River was a CSA victory rather than a narrow defeat. He makes the assertion that Chickamauga was the greatest confederate victory, but considering the tremendous casualties and limited short-term gains, it seems a hard sell as the greatest.

This is a good source of the local Charleston history of the bombardment, but I recommend that readers crosscheck descriptions of outside events. If something sounds off, it probably is. The first half of the book is confusing; the second half is better.

After visiting Charleston, it is not possible for someone to come away without a desire to learn all they can about its history. This book is very interesting and details this important period in the history of Charleston. The reader can picture the events as if they were happening today. Another visit to Charleston will be in order once this book is read in order to see the places mentioned.

I recently visited Charleston and took the Civil War Walk with Mr. Phelps' company. During the tour the guide, Charles Hunt, enlightened me that Charleston had been severely bombarded throughout the war. I have studied the war extensively yet never knew of the bombardment of Charleston. After the tour I purchased this book and it was a fascinating read, detailing every aspect of this little known event. If you are going to visit Charleston you should read this book and augment the volume by taking the tour as well!

This book is written by an author who is well-versed in Charleston history, yet it is written from a down-to-earth point of view. It is an excellent resource on a subject that has never really been expounded previously. Most people know Charleston only because of Fort Sumter, but this book takes you deep into the Civil War giving one a sense of what really happened in this city during the War. This is an easy-to-read historical account of the Union army's attempt to break a city. Great read for any history buff!

Has an overwhelming amount of information, but is almost too complicated. I found it hard to navigate. Furthermore, I had to restart my computer twice during installation which I did not like, but afterward the program ran fine. The product is well done, and I appreciate the content, but I had hoped it would be more visually interesting and less complicated and bulky.

I visited the Charleston Historic District a few years ago and this CD brought it all back to me. The amount of detail is amazing, including both pictures and text. Would also be a great tool for planning a trip.

I bought one of these in a gift store in Charleston, and camehere to see what other titles this company has. This CD gives you the ability to walk around the city streets of Charleston, and shows you images, panoramas, antiques photos of each building, house , etc, and tells the history of each place. It also has a ton of tours you can take where the narrator guides you around the historic district to specific sites. I'd be willing to bet that this thing took years to put together - it's HUGE. If you like architecture and history (and I do!), and if you love Charleston or are planning a visit, I'd highly recommend this product.

In short, there is no better reference available. It has got to have ten times the amount of info in any book and is much more fun.

The depth of this product is absolutely incredible. Every single address in the historic district has at least one photo and a written description. Even though the amount of information is astounding, I found it easy to get into because of the guided tours and the clickable maps. My favorite tour is the now and then tour which shows current photos and old photos of the same places.

I particularly enjoyed the Treasure Hunt game. It led me through parts of the city I would not have otherwise visited and had a great graphic at the end.

My only complaint: some of the photos are not lit well but that is rare and the best photos are breathtaking.

This product truely conveys what it is like, and must have been like in the past, to "be there".

A great book. Very easy reading and very informative. Great account of battles of the civil war and ghost stories surrounding it. I would highly recomend this book to anyone interested in ghost stories and the civil war.

Found this book to be interesting with the ability to hold ones attention. In addition, it was thought provoking and the material supports many held beliefs regarding the civil war.

I have done vast research on Civil War Battlefields and sites. I have seen many Ghostly Spirits on Va. Battlefields also at Gettysburg ,PA. They really do exsist. While exciting to see, it is also scary.This was a good book to read.

I just finished watching 1951s "The Tall Target" about an assassination plot on the life of Abram Lincoln aboard a moving train. Abram Lincoln and the train got me thinking about a story I had once read. And then I remembered it. It was from Nancy Roberts' "Civil War Ghost Stories & Legends." I pulled the book from the shelf and there it was. Being a Civil War buff I bought this book several years ago attracted and intrigued by the title. It had never occurred to me that with all the horrors, suffering and death on America's battlefields during the Civil War that the emergence of ghosts and related supernatural haunts would come to surface. The particular story that I remember most strikingly was "The Night Train Passes." It is all about the reappearance of Abram Lincoln's funeral train. It is spooky. This entire book is spooky. There is something about the images of the Civil War that makes this collection of stories so intriguing, personally haunting yet poignant. I highly recommend this book.

Interesting book, but it is not a guide to the Carolina Coast, as it states in its introduction.

This has to be the most definitive information available about North Carolina's coast, including every island, town and community. It's incredible! Being a native North Carolinian I thought I knew a little something about coastal North Carolina, but when I opened Zepke's newly released book I was absolutely astounded by the depth and detail of her research. It has everything from history to fishing schedules, ghost tales to fun quizzes, interspersed throughout with fascinating tidbits of information.

As the author quips,"I did it for you", you'll surely smile, picturing her footprints left in every nook and cranny along the entire North Carolina coast. Close your eyes and you'll feel the wind on your face and the sand beneath your feet and marvel at the magic of this book.

I was born & raised in NC & grew up loving the coast, but have lived away for a number of years. This book took me "home again". It is well written & covers so many of the beautiful & interesting places on that diversified coast. The pictures as well as the descriptions make it real. After reading this delightful & informative book, I truly do want to go home again if only for a visit. It gives you a wonderful insight into the coast of the Old North State.

We bought this in a bookstore during our vacation and were so glad we did. As we visited places, we read what the book had to say about its history and historic sites. I really enjoyed the highlighted boxes filled with interesting trivia. The photos of what places used to look like were also helpful and interesting. Our family answered the quizzes found at the end of each section. As a middle school teacher, I am looking forward to using it as a reference for my classes. The Fun Ways to Learn, also found at the end of each section, will be especially helpful.

This book happens to be one of the only studies that Dr. Coleman Hatfield recommended at one of the talks I attended. Dr. Hatfield is the great-grandson of Devil Anse and is quite a history scholar in his own right -- and the author of "THE TALE OF THE DEVIL" the first and only biography of Devil Anse Hatfield.

Waller has meticulously studied the subject matter, and it's worth reading. And American tragedy.

Waller has a done a spectacular job of recreating this now infamous event, seperating fact from myth and rebutting many of the stereotypes that were perpetrated about the feud by the Northern press that glamorized it. As a native of Pike County, Kentucky and a distant relative of many involved in this feud, I found the text most informative. It is also accesible to anyone who is not from Appalachia or who is not versed in its history.

Dr. Waller attempts to get past the "traditional accounts", usually assembled from the newspaper and popular accounts of the time, but falls into one error which confounds the rest of her presentation: she found a great deal of information for the Hatfield family and for the West Virginia side of the river, but not as much for the Kentucky side and she generalized about the second using what she learned from the first. While the book was exceptionally well-researched, some information was overlooked or missed. Professor Waller unfortunately accepts the claim that the Tug Valley was a Confederate stronghold. However, only the West Virginia side of the river was strongly Confederate in its sympathies. The Kentucky side of the river contained a large number of Union veterans (possibly as many as a hundred or more men from this area joined the Federal army), and, in fact, in Pike County the area bordering the river was the most loyal in the entire county (post-war voting records reveal the largest percentages of Republican voters in the two precincts which were part of the Tug Valley). Waller's initial conclusions lead her to dismiss the Civil War connections of the feud. She was apparently unaware of the high degree of Unionism in the region and how it may have contributed to what could have been a continuation of the 1861-1865 warfare on the border, despite the alleged thirteen- and five-year respites. While it is well-known that Hatfield and his kin were Confederate veterans (though there is a justifiable dispute as to whether Devil Anse was actually a member of the Logan Wildcats), and it is also known that many of the McCoys had served in gray with the Hatfields, in the later phases of the feud (aptly identified by Dr. Waller) the participation of several former Union veterans or their sons in the fighting against the Hatfields indicates a significant Civil War connection. The evidence that the feuding was a carryover from the war is substantial and cannot be dismissed.

It has long been assumed that the famous feud between the Hatfields and McCoys in the 1880's was a family affair between two clans of primitive hillbillies. In Feud: Hatfields, McCoys, and Social Change in Appalachia, 1860-1900, Altina Waller argues that this view is nothing less than folklore, and the historical reality of the feud has been all but lost. Her work successfully explodes the myths that have surrounded the feuding Hatfields and McCoys.

In her introduction, Professor Waller discusses the previous interpretations of the feud. The first states that, "the feud and the culture from which it emerged were anachronisms in modern society" and "they represented a primitive way of life which had somehow been preserved in much the same way that prehistoric fossils are preserved." The second school of thought suggests that the feud was a result of the transformation that was occurring in the region due to the "onslaught of industrialization." Waller rejects both of these interpretations because of three aspects of the feud that she has identified as violence, family, and timing. Waller has concluded after much research that "in the 1870s and 1880s, the Tug Valley may have been boisterous and rowdy, but it was far from dangerous" and that "something unusual was happening eithin this particular community which drove a few individuals and families to resort to extreme measures." And Waller discounts the family explanation because " supportersof the Hatfields and of the Mccoys consisted of numerous individuals unrelated to those families; in fact, more than half of each group were unrelated to the feud leaders. More puzzling, there were McCoys on the Hatfield side and Hatfields on the McCoy side." Waller rejects also that the feud was caused by the Civil War. She dates the feud from 1878-1900, and identifies two phases with a five year interim. Waller offers that the feud must be examined internally and also in the light of regional and national trends.

The Tug Valley in the years following the Civil War underwent profound changes. Due to rapid growth in population and the finite agricultural resources available in the Valley, a sort of greedy desperation began to emerge in the character of some inhabitants of the Tug Valley. Also at this time outside interest in the vast resources of the Appalachias was taking the form of big money men and local agents purchasing huge tracts of land in order to exploit the mountains for their coal and timber. Gradually the mountaineer was transformed from an inependent farmer to an impoverished wage laborer. attempting to buck this trend is none other than Devil Anse Hatfield. Through hard work and some crafty legal maneuvers, Anse becomes proprieter of a sizable timber busines. And in the process incurs the wrath of Old Ranel McCoy and Perry Cline. Old Ranel through his own foolishness has not prospered, and Anse has bested Cline in a court action and removed him from his lands, which are then awarded to Anse. This is what Professor Waller has discovered to be the crux of the feud--economic power and control and its resultant societal implications. Anse has climbed the ladder while others have watched, and they are jealous.

These truths were initially lost because of the sensational handling of the feud by the newspapers of the day. Altina Waller has been successful in separating the myths from the reality. She states in conclusion that, "the feudists were struggling with the same historical forces of transformation that had been changing Americal since before the American Revolution." This is the larger picture.

This was a wonderful book filled with amazing characters and creativity. What I like the most is that it's not just a book for teens, but for anyone who wants to remember the joy and fun of being in high school. I highly recommend this book, especially since it is the first of a series, and leaves you wanting to know more about the main characters. Expect to be hooked on Freshman Focus.

Finally there is a series for African American teens that provides a realistic portrayal of the issues they face. Freshman Focus is the first book in the Carter G Woodson High School series. In this book, the author introduces us to the four main characters in the series Kendra, Lamar, Cidney and Steven. Freshman Focus perfectly blends the excitement and anxiety of beginning high school. The characters also have different family backgrounds that help to shape some of the drama. It was funny and educational. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Freshman Focus. I could not put this book down. I can't wait to see what will happen to the four main characters as the series progresses. The author is an extraordinary writer. I highly recommend this book.

I remember high school, and though I would probably want to go back to the past and do my senior year again, I would not want to do my freshman year again. After reading Carla R. Sarratt's Freshman Focus: Carter G. Woodson High School, I may have to rethink my decision. When I was in high school, I did not give my freshman year a fair chance, but maybe that is because I was not at Carter G. Woodson High School.

When Kendra Hayes, sister to the Warrior's star athlete, Malcolm, and best friend of Lamar Adams, since birth, enters high school on the first day, she looks strikingly different from the person who graduated from middle school and was walking around Charlotte, North Carolina. Kendra decides it is time to look the part of a freshman and focus on good grades. When she is invited to be a part of a secret sorority, friendships became even clearer in her eyes.

Lamar and Kendra have been friends since birth, due to their fathers' close relationship. An assignment given in their advance English class touches on a soft spot, bringing to mind a promise that Lamar's mother made to him and his brother. He is determined to see the promise come to light.

Steven Phillips, new to Charlotte as well as to Woodson, is a football player, happy to finally be stable. He and his brothers are foster children, and he never saw a reason to lie about how they ended up that way. At the same time, Steven is so happy to see that not everyone associates him with the lifestyle his parents chose, and is glad when Lamar and Kendra befriend him and treats him as he should be treated.

Spoiled and rich, Destiny Jameson is not afraid to let you know exactly what she thinks of you. She, like Kendra was also invited to join the sorority and she believed surely they had to be mistaken, for the only thing they had in common with each other was their dislike for one another. The same assignment in their English class made Destiny realize something about herself and the reason behind her attitude.

When a new school year begins at Carter G. Woodson High School, these four along with others enter into the world where changes will begin to alter their future. Many lessons will be learned inside and outside of the classroom, helping to form new relationships. Ms. Sarratt added a bit of African American history at the beginning of each chapter. Some of these events I must say I never even knew happened, so not only did I enjoy a great bunch of characters, but I learned something as well. Although, there was a few editing problems, they did not distract from the overall enjoyment of the storyline. Adults and teenagers will enjoy Freshman Focus: Carter G. Woodson High School by Carla R. Sarratt.

Jennifer Coissiere
APOOO BookClub

We all look forward to starting high school. However, as we grow older and become parents we tend to forget the bad times and glorify the highlights we experienced. Take time and remember your first year in high school with the students at Carter G. Woodson High School.

Kendra, Lamar, Destiny, and Steven entered the halls of Carter G. Woodson High with expectations of an exhilarating freshman year. They stressed over appearance, homework, meeting new friends and joining new organizations. But who are these students? Kendra walks the halls like a runway diva because she has the trio - gorgeous face and clothes, basketball skills and book smarts. Lamar has the support of his best friend, Kendra, and the quick wit that drives the teachers crazy. Destiny believes that her money and family status will be all she needs to be the part of the "in" crowd. Steven is proud to attend school for the first time without worrying about his safety. The progression of the storyline and intricate weaving of well-developed characters makes this an attention-grabbing read for young adults while appealing for parents. This allows you to be a silent member of the freshman class at Carter G. Woodson High.

FRESHMAN FOCUS plunges into the mind of students sharing their inner most thoughts and feelings. The infusion of important dates and facts in Black History, leadership quotes and real high school experiences make this an easy-to-relate-to narrative. The teen scene is one area lacking well-written stories but Sarratt knows how to appeal to this void in African American Literature. There are a few sub-plots not followed up perhaps they will be revealed in the upcoming second installment of this series. Buy this for all the teens in your life!

Judging from the hometowns of all the other reviewers it is apparent that Wade Hampton is not a household name in any other place than South Carolina. That is a shame. His role in the southern army was crucial, especially in battles such as First Manassas, the Peninsula campaign and the last gasp ones around Petersburg (although he was never senior to JEB Stuart in command as you read above). This book is a very quick summary of a very interesting man. It makes for a great addition to your library and is definitely worth the search for this out of print book. If you fail here any Big bookstore can order you a copy.

This one of the few bios of Hampton surprised me as much as the man Hampton. Not too long, though could have been a little more in depth, and not too short--it was a fun AND illuminating read. I highly recommend it. Hampton was much more a facinating figuer than I had expected.

I feel the book, penned by a kinsman, was a little slanted. However, if this man had been of my family, it would have been several volumns in length.Wade Hampton was an exceptional human being. Not enough has been written about his standing as a businessman, familyman, soldier, and especially as a statesman.

Wade Hampton was a remarkable individual. Wellman does a fairly good job of chronicalling his life, but only scratches the surface in connection with his early life, wealth (he was one of the richest men in America when war broke out) and business career. He was J.E B. Stuart's senior commander during the Civil War, and was wounded 3 times. When Stuart was killed, he took Stuart's place as Lee's calvary commander. Wellman is to be credited for a good overall look at the man, although he could have gone deeper.

Anyone who likes southern fiction must read this book

While this book may not be quite as well crafted as a Faulkner tale, it is easier to read and just about as interesting. Like most good books, when this one ended, I wanted to know what happened next and have continued to think about it for days. We see a boy come of age and face challenging questions about the authenticity of the truths he has been raised with. His sheltered life is turned upside down with the arrival of outsiders who shed a new light on family history and personal values. Teenagers of every generation deal with these changes, and watching Willie T. struggle through them reminds us that we should challenge presumptions, prejuidices and rumors, that we should look beyond outward appearances and find the real truth, or at least pursue it. Don't worry though, it isn't a preachy book. In the fine tradition of the South, it is much more subtle than that. It's a romance, an adventure and a look into a way of life that probably hasn't disappeared all together no matter how much some people prefer to think that it has.

First novel from an older man who has heard the stories. Baldwin tries hard and at times achieves that "out there in oblivion" feeling of a Faulkner work. The title character is a memorable wretch, and there are some other instances of solid character development. But the author loses control in the latter part of the book, bringing it up a bit short of rewarding.

Baldwin serves up a great Southern tale but lets you have some say in the seasoning. Stories are told from different angles and so you have to reason out your own version of events. It's not the least bit confusing, however; because Baldwin is too good of a story teller for that.

You can believe that the Hard to Catch Mercy's (yes, that is a character's name) sister was or wasn't pregnant. You can believe that a great family treasure (buried somewhere) exists or never existed. Was the preacher's wife guilty in deed or only in thought? I enjoyed entertaining the different possibilities and the subtle flavor changes they brought to the tale.

Maum Anna is so complex and rich of a character that I can't imagine that Baldwin invented her. Instead, I choose to believe that he knows Maum Anna personally. I hope he does because I really have to know what kind of Christian, Voodoo-whammy Maum Anna unleashed upon the sheriffs poor ole dogs! I'm listening Mr. Baldwin,! tell me another tale.