They appear in the doorway. In the hallway. At the edge of the woods. They follow silently... and they watch. Across the Appalachian Mountains-Tennessee's hollows, abandoned mining roads, quiet towns, ancient Cherokee lands, and deep forest trails-countless witnesses have reported a chilling phenomenon: the Shadow Beings. These entities are not ghosts. They are not demons. And they are not human. They are something older... something that moves when boundaries thin and emotional wounds expose the human spirit. In this deeply researched and unnervingly atmospheric book, author Dennis Henderson reveals the Appalachian region's most gripping shadow accounts. Drawing from Cherokee dark-path spirit traditions, Scots-Irish "night walker" folklore, African shadow-rider beliefs, frontier ghost lore, and modern police, nurse, and soldier encounters, Henderson uncovers the universal patterns that define these beings- and the frightening truth about why they walk behind certain people. Inside you'll discover: - The ancient origins and nature of shadow beings - Why these entities appear in Appalachia more than anywhere else - Cherokee warnings about the spirits who walk behind - Tennessee's most terrifying real shadow cases - How shadows attach themselves to the living - Why emotional wounds act as gateways - How Djinn lore connects to Appalachian encounters - The difference between cleansing a home and delivering a person - What these beings really want-across all cultures - The final pattern found throughout the mountains Both a haunting exploration and practical guide, Shadow Beings of Appalachia blends history, psychology, folklore, and real-world investigation into one unforgettable journey deep into the mountains' oldest mysteries. If you've ever felt watched. If you've ever sensed a presence behind you. If the Appalachian night ever pressed too close- This book will show you why.