National Park Mysteries & Disappearances: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

While this book wasn't quite as spooky or informative as I was hoping, it was still a pretty fun read. It is also pretty short, under 200 pages, so it was an entertaining way to spend a couple of hours & I did learn about a couple of spooky missing persons cases. There are also chapters to deal with well known hauntings & creepy cryptid sightings, though I thought these sections were written more on the travel brochure style, with only a brief description instead of an immersive look at possible paranormal activities.Personally I would've liked a little more information on most of the subjects. As I said above, the haunting section seemed particularly light, but then the mysterious missing individuals were supposed to be the focus of the book. Also, I felt that overall the writing style was somewhat amateurish... or at least could've used a good editor. For example, there were more than a couple of sentences that read like this: "A broken man, Bill rarely spoke with the media and essentially died a broken man..." It was just lacking some of the finesse of language that I tend to expect from the books I read.That said, I did enjoy the book, & because it is available through Kindle Unlimited, it was free, as are it's two companions, which I plan to read as well. While not as in depth as I might have liked, it was a quick, fun little read & works well as a travel guide, providing a jumping off point for anyone interested in ghost hunting or possible supernatural landmarks around Appalachia. As far as the main topic of missing people, I think it would probably be a good book for people who are completely unfamiliar with the subject matter. The author provides sufficient information to entice the reader to learn more. For readers who have already studied the subject of mysterious disappearances & want to know more, I HIGHLY recommend the Missing 411 books. They go into all the detail that is unfortunately missing from this book. Bottom line, it's a light yet intriguing look at the peak of the mysterious disappearance iceberg, & a decent way to spend an afternoon if the subject is one that interests you.

I'm glad to see a new book covering the ghosts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Unfortunately, I did not find the stories to be particularly frightening. If one wants to visit some of these haunted locations, there is the possibility of encountering timber rattlers. Now those would be scary! The author also has a section of stories about visitors to the park who mysteriously disappeared. What happened to these people? They were seen one minute, and the next minute they're gone! One would almost think they were intentionally disappearing. Is there something evil lurking in those mountains? The author warns visitors not to wander off alone, and everyone should listen to him. The park is full of beauty, but there's plenty of mystery, too.

First of all , I would like to say that when it comes to books regarding mysterious disappearances , there are no good or bad author / researcher. In my opinion, different authors approach the subject matter from different angles and the opinions they present help to see the phenomenon in new light. I like Steve's style of writing about the different cases at The Great Smoky Mountains as well as the Cherokee folklore and other strange happenings within the same geographical area. The content in his books are easy reading especially for anyone who's new to the phenomenon of mysterious disappearances in the national parks and at the same time he keeps it real. It's also a great read if you're looking for fresh new opinions.

Great introduction to the paranormal side of national parks in our nation. The authors injection of myth and facts that explain his theories about the missing 411 in the woods. My favorite was the Denis Martin case which I heard about from another YouTube channel. (I think it was Bob Gymlan) Anyways, he does repeat stories in a couple chapters but keeps things fresh by addressing other mysterious topics like plane crashes or little people that Native Americans claimed to live in the woods . I would only recommend reading the missing 411 books as a follow up to this. Stay safe and be aware of your surroundings.

I liked this book. I first became interested in the phenomenon of people disappearing in United States National Parks after being introduced to the work of David Paulides’ Missing 411. David is a retired law enforcement officer and the true father of this genre! Steve Stockton follows the rules of the genre, just reporting the story, while not jumping to unprovable conclusions.Something is going on on our National Parks but the government has not coordinated an effort to discover the cause of causes of these deaths and disappearances. They have poor to no record keeping. They do not share information with local law enforcement or SAR (search and rescue) entities.This book is recommended for those new to the phenomena. It will open your eyes to what’s happening and it’s scope! You will have way more questions than answers after reading this book!

Not in depth or thorough- much of it read as mere gossip. Easy quick read and a good reference for stories that scare children into behaving & not wondering off.

The books is very interesting and well written, going into detail about some of the great mysteries in the Smokey Mountains. The only reason I gave it a 4 star, is because Sasquatch was barely mentioned, and to be be fair there are a great number of sightings and stories associated with that area of the US.

If you like his previous titles, then you're going to love this latest installment by Steve Stockton. Steve is an author, podcaster, storyteller, musician, and Youtube aficionado. Might as well say he is a modern day Renaissance Man. Steve's book dives into the mystery and lore around the Smokey Mountains. This region of the US has always been shrouded with unusual history and strange phenomenon. Perfect for someone like Steve to dig into and write a book about it. I've been following Steve's work for about 3 years and his passion and dedication to the subject is infectious. I can't wait for Volume 2. Keep it up Steve and Beyond the Fray Publishing!

I bought this book looking to read about mysteries and disappearances in National Parks but sadly this book does not meet that expectation. It has sections on scary and haunting tales relating to specific places. Indeed the first chapters of the book read like a tourist information book. "Where to find the so-and-so ghost"! It also has chapters on Native American spooky stories and beliefs. We then have to wade through stories of plane crashes in the mountains. The last few chapters do relate to people missing in The Great Smoky Mountains, but there's nothing very new. A very disappointing read. Save your money.

I was hoping to buy a Missing411 book through Amazon, but the prices are ridiculous.So I thought I'd try and alternative author, on a similar subject.Unfortunately for me the stories in National park Mysteries are short, and, in my opinion, not well written.I've now decided to buy Missing411 books directly from the authors website ($25 a book), even though it's a long wait.

Great collection of short true stories, purchased for a read on a long hall flight and read the whole book. I am going to try to find this chaps internet utube page as I was enthralled by the cases and want to know more, understand more. Baffling. Nice writing and could not stop reading . Very tempted to buy the other book when I make return trip. Great easy reading mystery.

I loved this book it was like a continuation from listening to Steve on YouTube.I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in the outdoors, history, supernatural it covers all areas!Can’t wait to read more!

what's not to like about Steve Stockton? I first found him on youtube, and now I'm reading the books, which are interesting and well researched. love books.