NO GUILT OF BLOODSHED By John Baltisberger *** Synopsis “If the thief is found breaking in, and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt of bloodshed for him.” — Exodus 22:2 1859 Malechai ben Pallache, a Ukrainian-Jew and soldier of fortune who has made his way through the world fueled by … Continue reading
A SAVAGE BREED By Patrick C Harrison III Complex and Engrossing . Synopsis A ruthless band of outlaws makes good their escape from execution. A mountain man seeks justice following the grisly murders of his wife and daughter. A sharp-tongued teenager flees her newly widowed mother in search of adventure. Amongst the eerie peaks and … Continue reading
THE THIRTEENTH KOYOTE By Kristopher Triana Complex and Brutal Synopsis An evil has returned to the town of Hope’s Hill. When a grave robber unearths the corpse of Jasper Thurston, a piece of the body is stolen, one that will call the Koyotes from across the plains. They are a vicious company of outlaws, part … Continue reading
RED STATION By Kenzie Jennings Driving, Suspenseful, and Brutal Synopsis There is a house overlooking the vast, rolling plains. A home station where a traveler will be welcomed with a piping hot meal and a downy bed. It is a refuge for the weary. A beacon for the lost. A place where blood and bones … Continue reading
THE NIGHT SILVER RIVER RUN RED By Christine Morgan Brilliantly Relentless Synopsis Some things, according to Cody McCall, are worth risking a whipping. Such as, sneaking out with your friends after dark for a peek at the traveling show setting up just outside of town. Oddities, the signs promise. Marvels. Grotesqueries. Exotic attractions and mysterious … Continue reading
STARVING ZOE By C Derick Miller Compelling. Evocative. Brutal. Synopsis To most, 1865 was an eye-opening year. The American Civil War was officially over, and the soldiers fortunate enough to survive the bloody conflict returned home to collect the pieces of their former lives. To young Arizonan, Robert Jack, the fateful desert homecoming marked the … Continue reading
THE MAGPIE COFFIN By Wile E. Young Brutal and Evocative Synopsis The year is 1875, and outlaw Salem Covington has spent the last twenty years collecting stories, possessions, and lives. Nicknamed “The Black Magpie” for his exploits during the war, Salem has carved a bloody trail across the western territories. Informed that his mentor, … Continue reading
HUNGER ON THE CHISHOLM TRAIL By M. Ennenbach Engrossing and gory! Synopsis The first cattle drive of the season leaves Texas for Abilene, Kansas along the Chisholm Trail, but unforeseen terrors lay hidden in the natural beauty of the land. In the heart of Indian Territory lies the sleepy town of Duncan, a friendly … Continue reading
DUST (A Splatter Western) By Chris Miller Masterful Tale of Extreme Cosmic Old West Horror Synopsis 1879: An unknown and timeless evil descends on East Texas. James Dee, bestowed with knowledge from beyond, moves through time and space, pursuing age-old horrors and ending their reign. As he seeks the hidden town of Dust to continue … Continue reading
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