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The Drover's Zombie Wife - A short story - cover

The Drover's Zombie Wife - A short story

Timothy Bowden

Publisher: Tar & Feather

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Summary

A young isolated settler battles to protect her children and home from a range of dangers: fire, flood, a mad bullock and the undead Henry Lawson’s classic short story of outback survivalreimagined.
 
Timothy Bowden brings this short, horror western to life, set against the background of the harsh Australian landscape.
Available since: 08/08/2019.

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