Publisher's Synopsis
Five thrilling tales of death in the Old West. Set in the rugged American west of the late 19th century, Tales of the Macabre West is filled with tales of black magic, Native American ghosts, demons, redemption, and death. The Gallows at Rocky Point - The colonel, a hard and bitter man, tempts fate when he comes face-to-face with the Nightwalker, a mysterious creature who is hell bent on retribution. The Scarecrow - The Dunn family struggles to raise a corn crop on the unforgiving frontier. When they purchase a magic scarecrow from a strange traveling salesman, it seems their luck may have changed. But for better or worse? Friend or Fiend - A down-and-out gambler with a knack for losing, meets an enigmatic drifter who claims to be able to fulfill any desire... for a price. The Unfinished Business of Bill Parsons - An undertaker finds he must complete a task for one of his customers or suffer the voice of the dead ringing in his head for eternity. A Disappearing Town - A sickness has spread through town, taking with it friends and loved ones including Caroline's husband. When her two sons start showing symptoms, Caroline has no choice but to leave her boys and race to find medicine before it's too late.
