Books with author William J. Hall

The Ghost Town is a unique and curious set of short stories from the pen of William Hallworth, tales of mystery and imagination, with a ghostly twist to each one. As the author notes in his Foreword, the settings of these tales are far removed from the conventionality of the damp castles and dark forests of Gothic Europe.The ghostly events in this volume take place in the Old West, during the lawless days of the Wild Frontier when a man's life was defined by his skill with a gun, where the lust for power and greed for gold shaped many people's lives and continued to mold them after death...Here are seven accounts, some based around actual historical events, that will enthrall readers from 12 to 112. Tales that will, no doubt, thrill the younger readers, but with a subtle, thought-provoking dimension for those a little older.The Stories: (Approximately 20,300 words)1. The Ghost Town2. In The Pines3. Kind Eyes4. Beyond The Sunset5. Incident At Platte Bridge6. The Extraordinary Conversion Of Jedediah Claypole7. Murder In The Mirror

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'Blue Blood and Silver Spurs' is the distillation of the very best of William Hallworth's collection of short ghost stories of the Old West. This is a collection that encompasses a wide range of stories with many of the locations and characters which appear in them being based on historical facts. The stories are written with sensitivity and have real depth and a sincerity unusual in tales of this genre.But not all these ghost stories are inspired by evil deeds or human frailties, neither are they always about blind terror or indescribable horror, they are, above all else, human stories, and have the capacity to reach out and touch our hearts deeply with unexpected warmth: witness the innocent abroad in 'The Old Stage Road' or the poignant 'Waiting For Mama'.This anthology of ten stories (plus two bonus tales) touches on a wide range of emotions ranging from horror to humour (and many in between) and is probably best read in the comfort of an easy chair sitting securely by a warm fire.They are generally quite gentle, thoughtful and refined, but in places they do lean towards scary and chilling, and will captivate all readers aged 12-112. Younger readers will find them thrilling, while older readers may look beneath the surface and find a hidden dimension.Important note: The 10 short ghost stories in 'Blue Blood and Silver Spurs' have all been previously published in the Kindle Store under the titles: The Ghost Town; Alligator Bait; The Madness of George King and 'The Complete Ghostly Tales of the Old West' . Readers who have already purchased all four titles should not purchase 'Blue Blood and Silver Spurs' in the expectation of finding new material.The Stories: (approximately 42,600 words)1. Kind Eyes2. Beyond the Sunset3. The Old Stage Road4. Incident at Platte Bridge5. Waiting for Mama6. Murder in the Mirror7. The Madness of George King8. No Shadow of Doubt9. The Extraordinary Conversion of Jedediah Claypole10. Blue Blood and Silver SpursBonus Stories:11. The Collector12. The Claim Jumpers

Shy Scooter Keyshawn, the judge's grandson, is looking for new friends and excitement. The minister's daring daughter, Kristie Candel, seeks forbidden thrills. Along with the sheriff's meek son, Paul Knight, and his beautiful but haughty sister, Racquel, they join the GRAVEYARD ARMADILLOS. Under the thumb of the cool and conniving Garrett Brashear, the principal's son, they plan on raising hell.After thirty years of making Hollywood horror movies, Marcus Chandler returned to the small Texas town and the Pickup Ranch--a farm surrounded by a metal fence of half-buried trucks. Chandler had always been strange: but now he'd been eternally banished to the darkness. Soon after Chandler's arrival, his parents suddenly died. Then children disappeared. Fear spread like wildfire. Finally, blood-drained bodies appeared. Now some whisper The word . . .VAMPIRE.Garrett believes he knows Chandler's darkest secret. To join the Graveyard Armadillos, Scooter and Kristie must prove that Chandler is one of the legion of the undead. But when the gang members inexplicably disappear one by one, and Garrett seems possessed. Scooter, Kristie and Paul are besieged by an ever-changing face of evil. Does Gunstock hide more than one creature of the night?

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Leopold is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. This means that we have checked every single page in every title, making it highly unlikely that any material imperfections – such as poor picture quality, blurred or missing text - remain. When our staff observed such imperfections in the original work, these have either been repaired, or the title has been excluded from the Leopold Classic Library catalogue. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, within the book we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a digital version of this work for free. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience. If you would like to learn more about the Leopold Classic Library collection please visit our website at www.leopoldclassiclibrary.com

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Prey of the Spirit Bear is a gripping young adult adventure set in America's National Parks where Native American legends and old world monsters roam the lands. The story follows the investigations into strange sightings, raven deaths, and a mysterious crystal skull by a National Parks junior ranger, a Boy Scout, and a reluctant gamer of mixed heritage with blood ties to Native American spirit beasts. The Old World collides with the New where stone arches, caves, and natural bridges connect the realm of Above with that of below. The trio must rediscover lost secrets and stops an ancient threat before monsters are unleashed into the civilized world.National Parks visited include Arches, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Devils Tower, and Great Smoky Mountains. The book includes compelling pen and ink drawings at each chapter heading inspired by southwestern art and landscapes to visually enhance the story. Prey of the Spirit Bear reads swiftly at 384 pages.Prey of the Spirit Bear was recognized by Great Northwest Book Festival 2013 with honorable mention in the teen category and recommended reading.