Blood and Bullets
A Trio of Western Horror Novellas
Published on 25. October 2024
Book
Hardback
198 pages
978-1-964398-25-9 (ISBN)
Description
Prepare yourself for a chilling journey through the American frontier with Blood and Bullets, an anthology featuring three gripping novellas that blend horror, paranormal elements, and the harsh realities of the Old West.
"American Devil" by James Aquilone: In a suspenseful twist on historical horror, Randall Bond, a determined psychic bounty hunter, faces his most daunting challenge yet: capturing H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer, who has escaped from prison. With dark forces at play and the line between predator and prey blurring, Bond must navigate a treacherous landscape where the hunt turns into a battle for survival.
"The Deadwood Deal" by Michael Knost: Dive into the shadows of Wild Bill Hickok's final moments in The Deadwood Deal. Michael Knost unravels the hidden truths behind Jack McCall's infamous act of betrayal, revealing the dark and supernatural forces that orchestrated the tragic fate of one of the most legendary gunfighters of the Old West. This tale of vengeance and dark partnership will leave you questioning the true nature of evil.
"Elijah's Elixir" by Keith Lansdale: Elijah's quest for easy money takes a sinister turn in Elijah's Elixir. Joined by Rose, a tarot reader with a troubled past, and Luther, an enigmatic companion, Elijah finds himself entangled in a web of supernatural mystery and personal demons. As they unravel the secrets of a strange town and confront their own haunted pasts, they discover that nothing is ever as simple as it seems.
Blood and Bullets brings together dark, action-packed stories that push the boundaries of Western fiction with supernatural and horror elements. Perfect for fans of paranormal Westerns and gritty, suspenseful narratives, this anthology offers a unique blend of historical intrigue and supernatural terror.
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Language
English
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
387 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-964398-25-9 (9781964398259)
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Keith Lansdale writes comics, film scripts, novels, and short stories. Keith has made films such as The Pale Door, The Projectionist (in production), and Christmas With The Dead, adapted for the screen and the stage.Keith has written multiple comics including Hoot Goes There, for X-Files, Prisoner Of Violence, Crawling Sky, Vampirella, and several others.Among his writing credits are, the novel Big Lizard with Joe R Lansdale, as well as the short story, Hoppity White Rabbit Done Broke Down, appearing in the recent collection: The Drive-In: Multiplex. As well as the story, "It Goes With Everything," found in the anthology, About That Snowy Evening, which Keith also co-edited.Others of mention, soon to be released are Elijah's Elixir, a weird western, Little Bird, and more.He co-edited Son Of Retro Pulp Tales, published by Subterranean Press.Keith also co-wrote the children's story The Companion when he was twelve with his younger sister which was picked up by the tv show Creepshow and co-authored the children's book In Waders From Mars.