Ghosts of the Wild West: Stories from Deadwood, Tombstone, and the Old Frontier - Paperback

by Jessica Freeburg (Author), Natalie Fowler (Author)

Read 21 chilling ghost stories with ties to the Wild West, based on actual accounts, as told by two paranormal investigators.

Too many lawmen and bandits met their ends on the streets of Deadwood, and their ghostly whispers still remain. In Tombstone, the infamous Bird Cage Theatre is haunted by the shadows of gamblers and painted ladies from long ago. The Wild West produced some of America's most legendary characters--whose spirits might still roam among us. This collection of ghost stories unearths the creepiest, most surprising tales about old cowboys, outlaws, sharpshooters, prospectors, and more!

Authors Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler are active paranormal investigators with a shared fascination for things that go bump in the night. The professional writers spent countless hours combing the country for the strangest and scariest run-ins with unexplained phenomena connected to the Old Frontier.

Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 21 terrifying tales. They're based on reportedly true accounts, proving that the Wild West sparked some of the most notorious and compelling ghostly tales ever told. The short stories are paired with brief retellings of each figure's deeds while among the living and are ideal for quick reading. They are sure to captivate anyone who enjoys a good scare. Share them with friends around a campfire or try them alone at home--if you dare.

Author Biography

Jessica Freeburg is an author, history nerd, and researcher of the unexplained. She has written graphic novels, paranormal fiction, and nonfiction focused on creepy legends and dark moments from history. As the founder of Ghost Stories Ink, Jessica has performed paranormal investigations at reportedly haunted locations across the US. She has appeared in documentaries and shows on such networks as the Travel Channel and Amazon Prime and can often be heard cohosting the popular podcast Darkness Radio.

Natalie Fowler is an award-winning author and ghostwriter. Her published works include nonfiction books on poignant--though sometimes dark--historical events and haunting legends. She is the researcher and historian for Ghost Stories Ink and has led paranormal investigations at some of the most notoriously haunted locations in the country. Inspired by the concept of spirit rescue, she cofounded a paranormal group Paranormal Services Cooperative and has published accounts of her work as a medium in this field.