In the quiet desert town of Red Mesa, Sheriff Caleb Harlan is used to dealing with the occasional drifter or petty crime, but nothing could prepare him for the terror that creeps into his town under the cover of night. A string of gruesome murders begins to unfold, with victims torn apart by something neither entirely human nor animal. The locals whisper about an ancient curse, and strange howls echo through the desert even when there's no moon.
Harlan's investigation leads him to Dale Warner, a drifter with a troubled past who harbors a horrifying secret. Dale isn't just a man—he's something caught between human and beast, cursed to transform into a monstrous werewolf when consumed by rage. As Dale struggles to control the monster within him, the body count rises, and the town teeters on the edge of panic.
Desperate for answers, Harlan turns to Martha Redstone, a local wildlife expert well-versed in folklore and the history of the area. She reveals an old legend about a cursed bloodline doomed to become wolves under the right conditions. Armed with silver-tipped bullets and his knowledge of the desert terrain, Harlan sets out to stop Dale before the next full moon rises.
As night falls over Red Mesa, a tense standoff unfolds at an abandoned mining site. Dale begins his transformation, becoming a terrifying blend of man and beast. In a brutal fight for survival, Harlan must rely on his wits, his courage, and the silver bullets that might be the only thing capable of stopping the creature.
Even after the dust settles, Harlan is haunted by the howls he hears at night, wondering if the curse truly ended—or if the beast is still out there, waiting. Determined to protect his town from whatever dangers may come, Harlan knows one thing for certain: in a world where monsters are real, someone has to stand watch.
Perfect for fans of supernatural thrillers, folklore-based horror, and suspenseful mysteries, this story blends gripping action, atmospheric tension, and deep character conflict to create a haunting tale of man versus monster.
Título : When The Desert Howls
EAN : 9798227618405
Editorial : Trellis Publishing
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