Dreamwalker: Revised Edition

Name: Dreamwalker: Revised Edition
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ISBN: 9781947191952

✍️ Allan Hardin

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A 1860s gold rush thriller involving escaped convicts and supernatural revenge.

Michael George faces a moral dilemma when forced to join a murderous gang led by Clarence Whitney. After pillaging a native village, he allies with an elder to undermine their captors. A shaman’s ritual magic adds a layer of mystical justice to the historical conflict. The narrative explores how greed corrupts and how destiny intervenes in violent times.

Key Themes

Greed and obsession Supernatural retribution Historical gold rush

Literary Context

The story is set in Central British Columbia during the 1860s gold rush. It draws on Salish Indian village traditions and Métis cultural identity. The narrative incorporates indigenous shamanic rituals and supernatural justice within a historical framework of colonial violence.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Bram Stoker · Stephen King's Dark Tower series · Anne Rice's vampire chronicles · true crime narratives with supernatural twists

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Zeta Publishing Inc 📅 2018 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781947191952

📝 Description: Dreamwalker: Revised Edition

Allan Hardin’s Dreamwalker transports readers to the rugged landscape of Central British Columbia during the 1860s gold rush. The narrative follows thirteen escaped prisoners who flee a prison work gang in search of wealth. Their ruthless leader, Clarence Whitney, coerces Michael George, a young Métis man, into committing violent acts under threat of death. This forced complicity drives the early tension as the group moves through the Rocky Mountains. The story shifts when the gang attacks a Salish Indian village, taking an elder hostage. Michael and this elder secretly collaborate to sabotage Whitney’s plans from within. Their efforts are bolstered by surviving villagers, including a powerful shaman who employs ritual magic for revenge. The plot weaves together historical survival with supernatural retribution, exploring themes of greed and moral decay. Hardin writes with energetic action and historical authenticity, creating a narrative that balances terror with inspiration. The book suits readers interested in gothic horror set against the backdrop of colonial expansion and indigenous resistance. It may not appeal to those seeking purely secular thrillers without mystical elements. The revised edition presents this tale of obsession and justice as a continuous, exhilarating ride through a dark historical period.

💎 Our verdict on Dreamwalker: Revised Edition

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Allan Hardin delivers a vigorous narrative set against the rugged backdrop of Central British Columbia’s gold rush. The novel excels in its energetic action and historical authenticity, creating a tense atmosphere where greed corrupts rapidly. By weaving together historical survival with supernatural retribution, Hardin crafts a story that is both terrifying and inspiring. The character dynamics, particularly the alliance between Michael George and the captured elder, provide strong emotional anchors amidst the violence. This work suits readers interested in gothic horror rooted in colonial history and indigenous resistance. It may not appeal to those seeking purely secular thrillers without mystical elements, but for its target audience, it offers a continuous, exhilarating exploration of obsession and justice.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate the fusion of historical authenticity with gothic horror will find this book particularly compelling. It offers a unique perspective on moral dilemmas and greed, framed by the intense pressure of survival in a violent time. Those interested in complex characters forced into complicity, such as Michael George, will engage with the psychological depth of his choices. The inclusion of ritual magic and supernatural retribution appeals to fans who enjoy mystical justice intervening in human conflict. It is ideal for those seeking an exhilarating ride that balances terror with inspiration, rather than a purely secular thriller. The narrative’s exploration of how destiny intervenes provides a satisfying thematic closure for readers who value stories where ethical stakes are heightened by external, supernatural forces.

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Horror Reads editorial team

Allan Hardin delivers a vigorous narrative set against the rugged backdrop of Central British Columbia’s gold rush. The novel excels in its energetic action and historical authenticity, creating a tense atmosphere where greed corrupts rapidly. By weaving together historical survival with supernatural retribution, Hardin crafts a story that is both terrifying and inspiring. The character dynamics, particularly the alliance between Michael George and the captured elder, provide strong emotional anchors amidst the violence. This work suits readers interested in gothic horror rooted in colonial history and indigenous resistance. It may not appeal to those seeking purely secular thrillers without mystical elements, but for its target audience, it offers a continuous, exhilarating exploration of obsession and justice.