Steve Frazee carved out a significant niche in Western pulp magazines, crafting compelling narratives set against the backdrop of the American West. His North-Western tales, in particular, found a dedicated audience, showcasing his skill in depicting frontier life. The enduring appeal of his storytelling is evident in the numerous successful film adaptations of his novels.
The lure of gold brings life back to the old ghost town of Basin City in an exciting story of five people who met in a deserted village under the shadow of the great glacier, Hellsgrin. Basin City might have been any ghost town, weathering away for fifty neglected years in the Colorado snow and sun, except that there was a legend about Basin City, and a prophecy.
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"In two western stories, a sheriff tries to keep a feud between two families from escalating to bloodshed, and a father tries to teach his sons that violence is not the best way to solve a problem"--
"Bitter feud turns to bloodbath as Major Whitlock fights his way through a range war"--
Rigdon Sadar has seven days to find a cache of high-grade ore that will prove that his grandfather, forty-five years earlier, did not steal.
The story follows Brock, who, after the tragic death of his lifelong friend Pat in a suspicious accident, seeks the truth in Weston, Colorado. As he investigates what he believes to be murder, he uncovers a web of secrets and dangers in the mining town, leading him into unexpected conflicts and challenges. The narrative explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the quest for justice amidst a backdrop of intrigue and peril.
This collection features five memorable stories by Frazee, showcasing his talent for historical detail and deep character exploration. Each narrative reveals the emotional complexities of its characters, inviting readers to connect with their experiences and insights.
Exploring diverse themes, this collection highlights Steve Frazee's skill in portraying the American West with historical precision. In the title story, he intertwines horror with Western elements, focusing on ranchers at Big Ghost Basin who face mysterious killings of their night guards. The chilling evidence points to a monstrous creature, leaving behind tracks unlike any known animal, and haunting those who dare to confront it.
Set against the backdrop of the American West, the two novellas explore themes of resilience and redemption. One story follows a family's quest for a brighter future amidst the challenges of frontier life, while the other delves into a man's struggle with his haunting past. Together, they reflect the complexities of life in a rugged landscape, highlighting the characters' journeys and the stark realities they face.
Set against a harsh, icy landscape, the story follows five rugged men driven by desperation and ambition as they seek fortune in the frozen earth. Their solitary existence is disrupted by the arrival of Lenore, a faithless woman whose presence ignites tension and conflict among them. The narrative explores themes of hope, fear, and the volatile nature of human emotions in extreme conditions, as the men grapple with their inner demons and the chaos unleashed by Lenore's arrival.