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ISBN13: 9798187755936
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 17 2026
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 17 2026
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Bargain to Oblivion
By Rodney Hatfield Jr.
Former U.S. Marshal Cole Thompson thought he had left danger behind when he traded his badge for a quiet life as a farmer. But when he is called upon for one last job, he finds himself escorting a prisoner unlike any he has ever encountered. Known only as the Man in Black, the captive is accused of unspeakable crimes, yet he shows no fear of the gallows awaiting him. Instead, he spends the journey taunting Cole with unsettling riddles, dark humor, and chilling reflections on fate, destiny, and the true nature of evil. As Cole and his guards make their way toward the town of Contention, strange events begin to unfold across the frontier.
By Rodney Hatfield Jr.
Former U.S. Marshal Cole Thompson thought he had left danger behind when he traded his badge for a quiet life as a farmer. But when he is called upon for one last job, he finds himself escorting a prisoner unlike any he has ever encountered. Known only as the Man in Black, the captive is accused of unspeakable crimes, yet he shows no fear of the gallows awaiting him. Instead, he spends the journey taunting Cole with unsettling riddles, dark humor, and chilling reflections on fate, destiny, and the true nature of evil. As Cole and his guards make their way toward the town of Contention, strange events begin to unfold across the frontier.
Farms burn without explanation. Stagecoaches vanish. Mysterious blue lights flicker across the hills at night. Shadowy figures watch from distant ridges before disappearing into the darkness. The deeper they travel, the more Cole becomes convinced that his prisoner is connected to the growing darkness spreading across the region. When mysterious riders begin stalking their trail and ancient fears emerge from the Appalachian wilderness, Cole realizes this is no ordinary prisoner transport. Caught between his duty to deliver the Man in Black and his desperate need to protect his family and community, Cole must confront a terrifying question: What if the greatest danger isn't what he's transporting-but where he's taking it?
Blending supernatural horror, frontier suspense, Appalachian folklore, and classic Western adventure, Bargain to Oblivion is a haunting tale of faith, fear, and the darkness that waits beyond the edge of civilization. About the Author
Rodney Hatfield Jr. is a West Virginia-based author and storyteller whose work spans horror, science fiction, speculative fiction, and Appalachian folklore. Drawing from more than two decades as a freelance writer, he combines vivid storytelling, existential themes, and a uniquely dark hillbilly wit to create unforgettable tales. His love of horror films, campfire stories, folklore, and the strange corners of human nature has earned him a devoted following across social media. Hatfield has written for local, state, and international publications and continues to share poetry, fiction, articles, and creative works with readers through his online platforms. For fans of atmospheric Westerns, supernatural suspense, and dark frontier legends, Bargain to Oblivion marks the arrival of a distinctive new voice at Oakfield Publishing. Reviews
Perfect for readers who love classic Western storytelling with a touch of horror! Oak & Iron Reviews
A powerful story of determination and destiny! Frontier Books Journal
Classic frontier storytelling at its finest! The Western Reader
A must-read for fans of the Old West and Horror! Saddle & Spurs Review
Western plus Horror equals FIVE STARS! The Frontier Review
Blending supernatural horror, frontier suspense, Appalachian folklore, and classic Western adventure, Bargain to Oblivion is a haunting tale of faith, fear, and the darkness that waits beyond the edge of civilization. About the Author
Rodney Hatfield Jr. is a West Virginia-based author and storyteller whose work spans horror, science fiction, speculative fiction, and Appalachian folklore. Drawing from more than two decades as a freelance writer, he combines vivid storytelling, existential themes, and a uniquely dark hillbilly wit to create unforgettable tales. His love of horror films, campfire stories, folklore, and the strange corners of human nature has earned him a devoted following across social media. Hatfield has written for local, state, and international publications and continues to share poetry, fiction, articles, and creative works with readers through his online platforms. For fans of atmospheric Westerns, supernatural suspense, and dark frontier legends, Bargain to Oblivion marks the arrival of a distinctive new voice at Oakfield Publishing. Reviews
Perfect for readers who love classic Western storytelling with a touch of horror! Oak & Iron Reviews
A powerful story of determination and destiny! Frontier Books Journal
Classic frontier storytelling at its finest! The Western Reader
A must-read for fans of the Old West and Horror! Saddle & Spurs Review
Western plus Horror equals FIVE STARS! The Frontier Review
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