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Calamity: A Horror Western Novella
An all-new novella from the author of Those Below The Tree House and Various States of Decay!
On the eve of his twenty-third birthday, cowhand Trevor Morris finds himself in the drought-ridden town of Silverton, playing cards with Sandy Ankrum, the local sheriff's shady tax collector. Outside sits his pride and joy, a young horse named Calamity.
But Sandy and his men aren't after Trevor's money.
They want his horse.
And as night falls, the town of Silverton will become a battleground of monsters and men. A place upturned by heartache and revenge.
A town ravaged by absolute...Calamity.
Book 3 of the Welcome To The West series
On the eve of his twenty-third birthday, cowhand Trevor Morris finds himself in the drought-ridden town of Silverton, playing cards with Sandy Ankrum, the local sheriff's shady tax collector. Outside sits his pride and joy, a young horse named Calamity.
But Sandy and his men aren't after Trevor's money.
They want his horse.
And as night falls, the town of Silverton will become a battleground of monsters and men. A place upturned by heartache and revenge.
A town ravaged by absolute...Calamity.
Book 3 of the Welcome To The West series
Kindle Edition
Published July 11, 2021
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August 19, 2021
Forgive me if I'm a bit rusty, as it's been awhile since I've written a review, and also since I read this gem of a novella. I had the honor of an early read last year, and while I've clearly waited to write the review, I haven't forgotten how much I enjoyed this book. All of Hayward's stories are rooted in authenticity and full of heart, and Calamity is no exception. If you like westerns, you're in for a treat, as this story delivers plenty of the grit you'd expect from the genre.
If westerns aren't usually your cup of tea, I'd urge you to give this one a try. Calamity is a perfect blend of what makes a story great-- the plot, pacing, and characters all come together in a thrilling ride. It's hard to put this one down once you start, and it might leave you a little broken. It's packed with emotion from beginning to the end, and further proof that Hayward can create a stellar story across genres.
If westerns aren't usually your cup of tea, I'd urge you to give this one a try. Calamity is a perfect blend of what makes a story great-- the plot, pacing, and characters all come together in a thrilling ride. It's hard to put this one down once you start, and it might leave you a little broken. It's packed with emotion from beginning to the end, and further proof that Hayward can create a stellar story across genres.
September 1, 2021
I absolutely loved this novella. So much. Trevor Morris is my kind of man. His love for Calamity was a beautiful thing, and his need to make things right was noble. I know that's an odd choice of word given what transpired but it's how I feel about it. Everything in this story resonated with me and the writing is wonderful. Welcome back, Matt.
March 2, 2022
A great revenge western. Reminds me of Jack Ketchum’s Red.
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