Books like Campfire Chillers by Edith M. Freeman
Campfire Chillers compiles a series of spooky narratives drawn from traditional American and English ghost stories. Freeman’s stories feature uncanny encounters with cats, ghosts, mountain lions, and other uncanny beings, all narrated through unreliable, first‑person lenses that heighten suspense. The collection explores themes of self‑hatred, the supernatural, and inquest, offering a chilling blend of occult and horror for young readers.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Edith M. Freeman
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