The Chained Frontier

A Supernatural Western Horror Novel of Survival and Cosmic Dread

De: James P. Wool

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Logic can solve any murder. But the killer in this frozen hell doesn't obey the laws of reality.

The snow falls like a shroud over the Rocky Mountains, burying the world and trapping a desperate few within the isolated confines of a remote waystation. For Leroy Miller, a cynical Pinkerton detective, the blizzard is an inconvenience. But the murder of the station master—found gruesomely dismembered inside a locked, windowless cellar—is an insult to his meticulous logic. It's a perfect, impossible crime.

Trapped alongside him is a motley crew of travelers: a disgraced preacher haunted by his shattered faith, a terrified young woman whose innocence is a fragile shield, and a hardened gambler whose only loyalty is to himself. As paranoia and suspicion fester, they soon discover the killer is not among them. It is with them. An ancient, territorial entity that defies the laws of nature, appearing and vanishing at will, has turned their isolated refuge into a claustrophobic hunting ground.

Their sanctuary becomes a tomb, their sanity a currency, and every shadow a potential killer. As the lines between human malice and cosmic dread blur, Leroy must confront a terrifying truth: his logic is useless against a predator that can walk through walls and whose motives are buried under an eternity of ice. Can a Pinkerton's resolve prevail against the incomprehensible? Or will the unforgiving frontier claim them, one by one, leaving nothing but a chilling mystery buried beneath the snow?

An absolute must-read for fans of high-stakes suspense, supernatural horror, and mind-bending mysteries. The Chained Frontier is a gripping survival thriller that masterfully blends the dread of a locked room mystery with the raw terror of a frontier monster novel.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Genre-Bending Fiction: Seamlessly combines Western Horror, Locked Room Mysteries, and Supernatural Thrillers.

• Atmospheric Dread: A masterclass in building claustrophobic tension, psychological suspense, and survival horror.

• Unforgettable Characters: A Pinkerton detective story that pits cold logic against an unknowable, ancient evil.

• If you loved Dan Simmons' The Terror or the works of Stephen King and Laird Barron, you will be captivated by this chilling tale of cosmic dread on the American frontier.