Ghost Town II: Boot Hill and Beyond

Ghost Town II: Boot Hill and Beyond is a collection of short stories that includes “Christina’s Samplers,” “Hornbook II,” “Number 131,” “Spirits of Petroleum,” “Tapping the Admiral,” “The Didgeri Dude,” “The Dust Devil,” “The Hornbook,” “Medicine Wheel,” “The Obsidian Mirror,” “The Ophir Bonanza,” “The Singing Cowboy,” “The Water Witch,” “Valentine,” and “Veritas.” The stories are a bit of a cross between “Gunsmoke” and “The Twilight Zone.” American history is full of quirky events that lend themselves to the imaginative story telling in this thoughtful and entertaining collection. These stories provide those interested in the strange and inexplicable with literary retellings of American history through spooky stories about the Old West.

About the Author

Richard Brent Reed was born in Houston, Texas in 1951. He currently resides in Riverside, California. Reed was a history teacher for several years. He also ran a traveling theatre group and had his own law practice. He has been very involved with the Riverside Dickens Festival and is also a member of a Masonic lodge. His interests include gardening, geology, history, and politics.

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Release date

E-bog: 5. juni 2024