Stranded, starving, and cursed in the mountains of North Carolina, 1884.Three families seeking fortune in the gold rush find themselves trapped by unrelenting snow and frigid temperatures. As food dwindles, desperation breeds unspeakable acts.
When death comes, they commit a depraved act to survive, unleashing a terrifying curse. Now, stalked by a malevolent force, they face a horrifying choice: devour each other or succumb to the dead. Will they escape the mountain's grip, or will their humanity be the ultimate sacrifice?
The Devoured and the Deadis for readers who crave a chilling blend of Western grit and supernatural horror. Prepare for asplatter westernexperience where survival comes at a gruesome price.
Kristopher Rufty lives in North Carolina with his three children and pets. He’s written numerous books, including The Vampire of Plainfield, Jagger, The Lurkers, The Skin Show, Pillowface, and more. If he goes more than two days without writing, he becomes very irritable and hard to be around, which is why he’s often sent to his desk without supper.For more about Kristopher Rufty, please visit his Website www.lastkristontheleft.blogspot.comHe can be found on Facebook and Twitter as well.
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