Five unforgettable stories of love, betrayal, and survival in the untamed West.

In a land where justice is swift and mercy is scarce, outlaws, lawmen, and families find themselves caught between loyalty and vengeance. This collection showcases the gripping exploration of choices that shape lives on the edge of survival. Forbidden passions ignite between enemies, while haunted soldiers and weary drifters confront the ghosts of their pasts. In a world where trust is a rare currency, betrayal often leads to deadly consequences.

From a doomed affair between an outlaw and the sheriff's wife to a family's chilling encounter with Confederate spirits, and a lone Irish assassin navigating the dangerous frontier, these stories reveal the grit and heart of the Old West.

Featuring "Hanging Tree," "A Picnic with Confederate Dead," "Mourning Glory," "The Path Less Taken," and "A Break in the Clouds," Hanging Tree: A Western Novella Collection offers insight into the rich tapestry of life and death on the American frontier.