Hanged By the Neck Unti
George Wilhite
Maison d'édition: Wildside Press
Synopsis
Ghostly goings-on at an old west ranch expose a dastardly murder and bring justice for the victim.
Maison d'édition: Wildside Press
Ghostly goings-on at an old west ranch expose a dastardly murder and bring justice for the victim.
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