Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
276
Language
English
Published
Sep 5, 2000
Publisher
Bantam
ISBN-10
0553580205
ISBN-13
9780553580204
Description
In the small town of Marfa, Texas, an ancient madrone tree stands as a silent witness to the town's dark past. Known to locals as "The Hangman's Tree," it holds the weight of a chilling history filled with tales of justice and retribution. The tree has become a symbol of fear, evoking stories that stretch back generations about those who met their fate beneath its gnarled branches.
As the seasons change, the tree remains a focal point for the townsfolk, who are both drawn to and repulsed by its legacy. Amidst the backdrop of a picturesque landscape, the haunting allure of The Hangman's Tree stirs curiosity and ignites a quest for truth, prompting the community to confront the shadows of their origins and the spectral echoes of justice long past.
As the seasons change, the tree remains a focal point for the townsfolk, who are both drawn to and repulsed by its legacy. Amidst the backdrop of a picturesque landscape, the haunting allure of The Hangman's Tree stirs curiosity and ignites a quest for truth, prompting the community to confront the shadows of their origins and the spectral echoes of justice long past.
Genres
Action & Adventure