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Matt Braun turns the classic elements of tough men and rough land into westerns that ring with authenticity. A native of the West and author of 31 novels, he bases many of his book on historic records. Deadwood draws on accounts of the infamous Butch Cassidy and his gang. The mountains and canyons of Dakota Territory create the perfect hideout for lawless men—Hole-in-the-Wall.

A horror semi-anthology podcast centered around an eldritch god along with several other stories, some more standalone than others. The podcast focuses on themes of grief, betrayal, familial love, hope, identity, survival, queerness, mental illness, and what it means to be different when the world dies around you. Created and written by Saniyah Hill and co-produced by Makenna Fulgham. Cover artwork made by Adela Schwarz-Van Praag.

Deadwood, late 1876. A rowdy and reckless undertaker’s delight. What better place for a killer to blend in? Enter undertaker Clementine Johanssen, tall and deadly with a hot temper and short fuse, hired to clean up Deadwood’s dead...and the “other” problem. She’s hell-bent on poking, sticking, or stabbing anyone who steps out of line. But when a couple Santa Fe sidewinders ride into town searching for their missing uncle, they land neck deep in lethal gunplay, nasty cutthroats, and endless stinkin’ snow.

Real estate agent Violet "Spooky" Parker stumbles upon a body-part theft ring at the local funeral parlor and suspects her caustic coworker has a hand in it - or maybe a foot. Can Violet discover what's in the crates that the crooks are sneaking out of the mortuary in the dark of night? Or will she end up in one of them herself - in pieces?

Violet Parker has big troubles these days—the ticking kind. To duck the Grim Reaper, she needs to get her hands on eighty-plus rare, mystical clocks locked up tight by a thick-headed detective. The solution? Hijack the truckload of ticking time bombs out from under Johnny Law’s nose. But no caper ever goes according to plan. What starts out as a game of clocks and robbers twists and turns into a chaos of cops and clobbers. Will Violet beat the detective in time? Or will she spend Valentine’s Day behind bars?

One dead body, one century-old haunted opera house, one zombie musical - one pissed-off detective - will Violet "Spooky" Parker keep her tail out of trouble, or will she end up as one of Deadwood's walking dead?

Frank Whelan is the seventh son of a seventh son, so by now, he should have inherited his father’s legendary healing power but still hasn’t managed to graduate beyond small-time skin afflictions. He already feels adrift when his twin, Bernie, reveals a life-changing decision that calls into question everything Frank thought he knew about his place in the family. And then he discovers his father had been keeping secrets of his own. And so Frank turns to an unlikely source for guidance and finds himself on a quest for answers...from this world and the next.

It’s Christmas Eve, and Violet Parker has one request on her list for Santa - to make it home to her kids. Unfortunately, “home” is also the lair of her life-long nemesis, her sister Susan, aka the devil’s concubine. Standing in Violet’s way is Old Man Winter, who slammed the Black Hills with a show-stopping blizzard. However, a little snow isn’t going to ground her sleigh, not with family counting on her to deliver Santa’s goods.

Step into the thrilling world of Deadwood Dick, The Prince of the Road, a captivating western dime novel that captured the imagination of readers in the mid to late 19th Century America. Set against the rugged backdrop of Deadwood, South Dakota, this tale revolves around a bustling gold mine, filled with nail-biting shootouts and the unforgettable presence of Calamity Jane. Join us as we explore adventure, danger, and the wild spirit of the American frontier. (Summary by kirk202)

Tristan Martens, a retired entomologist, is shaken by the discovery of his mother's sewing table in a New York antique shop. He hasn't seen it since he was a boy in Holland, but he vividly remembers the last time he did. Only Tristan knows the painful truth behind the scrawled - and misunderstood - inscription on the bottom of the table, and he embarks on a scheme to acquire it from the shop's owner, Cora Lowenstein, who insists it's not for sale.

Rau und dreckig: Der coole Grusel-Western "Deadwood" als Crossover mit DORIAN HUNTER! John Sinclair folgt der Spur des mysteriösen "Grauen Mannes" nach Deadwood, in die Stadt der Särge, und trifft auf - den Dämonenkiller Dorian Hunter! Ein bizarrer Albtraum? Ein perfides Spiel? Aber wer ist Johns wahrer Gegner? Bald stehen sich die beiden legendären Geisterjäger wie Schachfiguren in einem tödlichen Zweikampf gegenüber.

Deadwood, Dakota Territory, was filled with luckless miners, diggers, and more than its share of lawlessness, and more often than not, there was nothing Marshal Fred Nolan and his two deputy marshals, Wentworth and Grubb, could do. So when a teen hustler, known as "Gitalong" because of his crippled leg, was hoorawed by a trio of Texas drovers, the law wasn’t called in. Besides, two strangers had come to Gitalong’s aid, confronting the drovers and forcing them to give Gitalong three silver dollars. While it was the most money he'd ever had, he knew it would only bring him trouble.

Join Deadwood Dick, the fearless and quick-witted hero of the classic dime novel series, as he faces down train robbers and other nefarious villains in this thrilling tale of the Wild West. With a history of daring escapades behind him, has he finally met his match? What secrets lie behind the horseshoe brand seared into his chest? Will he be able to rescue the heroine in distress? Dive into this exhilarating story where our valiant hero risks it all to defend the innocent and bring justice to the lawless frontier. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

Two years after Wild Bill Hickok made his mark on Deadwood, Scratch Morton and Bo Creel make theirs. Their job is guarding gold shipments from the mining camps — shipments that keep getting hijacked by a gang called the Devils of Deadwood who plunge pitchforks into their victims’ bodies. With Thanksgiving approaching, Scratch just wants to carve a turkey with a handsome widow woman at his side. Course, when the US Army comes to the rescue, all hell breaks loose. The widow gets taken hostage. So do a bunch of soldiers. Now, Scratch and Bo are going after missing gold.

Take the stagecoach into Deadwood with Ranger Chick Bowdrie to bring a notorious killer back to Texas - and justice. When he meets a beautiful young woman convinced Curly Starr can clear her brother's name, Bowdrie agrees to help. But first he must elude the rest of Starr's gang who wait for the...

Dive into the thrilling world of the Wild West with this captivating dime novel, published around 1899. Featuring a cast of roguish gunmen, fierce Native Americans, and gallant gentlemen ready to protect the vulnerable, this story offers a rich tapestry of adventure. At the center of it all is Calamity Jane, a formidable female character who can stand her ground. The legendary hero, Deadwood Dick, has starred in over a hundred tales, becoming so iconic that his name was adopted by several real-life figures from Deadwood, South Dakota. (Summary by Gesine/Wikipedia)

Murder is a high stakes gamble … Amateur sleuth and tour hostess Betty Chance is on a winning streak in Deadwood, South Dakota, a town famous for gambling, gold, and ghosts. Her good fortune shifts when a married man’s body turns up dead in a hot tub and her clients’ hotel rooms are being...

South of Deadwood Take the stagecoach into Deadwood with Ranger Chick Bowdrie to bring a notorious killer back to Texas - and justice. When he meets a beautiful young woman convinced Curly Starr can clear her brother's name, Bowdrie agrees to help. But first he must elude the rest of Starr's...