Trapped Spirits: Legends and Lore

Trapped Spirits is a haunting work of historical truth and fiction set in the Old Pendleton District of Upstate South Carolina, where history and legend are deeply intertwined. As Kermit Schuman, a New York contractor, travels the region during the construction of the Clemson House Hotel, he is guided by local foreman Rocky. From Revolutionary War legends and Civil War tragedies to more modern unsolved crimes, the family histories, long-buried secrets, the whispers in the dark, dreams, and visions suggest that voices from the past still echo in the hills, valleys, and towns.Blending documented history, regional folklore, and haunting storytelling, Trapped Spirits is a powerful exploration of legacy, faith, tragedy, heroes, villains, and ordinary people that lived remarkable lives.Some stories are remembered.Some are buried.And some, are still waiting to be heard, refusing to be silenced. Read more