Comanche: A Novel

In 2016, a team of investigators from New Orleans arrives in Comanche to unravel a double murder at the train depot, where witnesses claim the killer was dressed like an old-time gunslinger. The team follows the evidence and finds themselves in the crosshairs of the killer, who is believed to be the ghost of The Piney Woods Kid, back for revenge on the descendants of the vigilantes who killed him.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2020
Publisher: Imbrifex Books

“COMANCHE, the remarkable work of Brett Riley, stands as the pinnacle of the western-horror-thriller-ghost story-PI genre, surpassing even the acclaimed Gangsterland by Tod Goldberg. Like a perfect circle in a six-shooter, the narrative weaves a captivating tale of retribution. In 1887, near the picturesque Texas town of Comanche, a relentless posse brings an end to the murderous reign of The Piney Woods Kid, meting him out with a barrage of bullets. Despite the apparent closure of a long and bloody chapter in the town's history, the echoes of bloodlust linger. Fast forward to 2016, and Comanche police find themselves confronted with a double homicide at the train depot. Eyewitness accounts describe the killer as dressed in the attire of an old-time gunslinger, igniting whispers that the ghost of The Piney Woods Kid has returned to seek vengeance upon the descendants of the vigilantes who took his life. Seeking answers, a team of investigators from New Orleans descends upon Comanche, driven by a relentless pursuit of truth. Despite facing societal rejection and grappling with their own troubled pasts, they remain steadfast in their quest. Following the trail of evidence, they gradually find themselves in the crosshairs of the killer, a mysterious figure who seems to possess an insatiable thirst for retribution. As the stakes rise, the investigators must navigate a web of treachery and deception, using their wits and expertise to unravel the mystery and bring the killer to justice. COMANCHE is a haunting and atmospheric masterpiece, a testament to Brett Riley's exceptional storytelling abilities. It is a novel that will captivate readers with its intricate plot, memorable characters, and relentless pursuit of justice. Prepare to be transported to a world where the past and present collide, and where the ghosts of the past refuse to rest until their thirst for vengeance is quenched.”

Weight: 686g
Dimension: 161 x 235 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781945501364