Wicked Western Kentucky

Exploring the darker aspects of Western Kentucky, this book delves into infamous figures and events, from a moonshine-selling grandmother to Rod Ferrell's vampire cult that shocked the 1990s. It also recounts the grim history of state-sponsored executions at the Castle on the Cumberland in 1928. Award-winning author Richard Parker guides readers through fifteen chilling stories that reveal the region's hidden and haunting past, showcasing its complex relationship with crime and notoriety amidst its bluegrass heritage.