Hangman Feeds the Jackal
by
Coy Hall
★
5.0
Elijah Valero is a gunfighter afflicted with terrifying hallucinations, including a pervasive one of The Hangman out to kill him.Dogged by the relentless specter of the Hangman, Valero mistakenly kills innocent victims and is forced to hide in an abandoned monastery for his own safety and for those of others. Once there, he encounters far greater dangers than the imaginary Hangman, and gains a bid for redemption as he faces down some silver-hungry drifters out to terrorize a town for its riches. Fans of the Weird West and Gothic Horror will find satisfaction in THE HANGMAN FEEDS THE JACKAL.
Top Reviews
A Dark and Gritty Spin on the Classic Western
In a lot of ways, "The Hangman Feeds the Jackal" is a really easy book to recommend. At its core, it's a well-told tale that creatively and effectively toys with some of the most tried-and-true and well-worn elements of the genre while still providing the essence of what makes a good, "classic" western work.
The setting is fully realized and rich with detail, the characters are layered, nuanced, and interesting, and the story is compelling, twisty, and ultimately quite satisfying apart from a few minor quibbles that I didn't find difficult to overlook in the interest of enjoying the ride.
In short, if you're a fan of westerns, horror, and the junctions where psychological and philosophical concepts intersect and blur, "The Hangman Feeds the Jackal" is a book you should absolutely read.
The spider commands it.
In a lot of ways, "The Hangman Feeds the Jackal" is a really easy book to recommend. At its core, it's a well-told tale that creatively and effectively toys with some of the most tried-and-true and well-worn elements of the genre while still providing the essence of what makes a good, "classic" western work.
The setting is fully realized and rich with detail, the characters are layered, nuanced, and interesting, and the story is compelling, twisty, and ultimately quite satisfying apart from a few minor quibbles that I didn't find difficult to overlook in the interest of enjoying the ride.
In short, if you're a fan of westerns, horror, and the junctions where psychological and philosophical concepts intersect and blur, "The Hangman Feeds the Jackal" is a book you should absolutely read.
The spider commands it.