


The searing heat of the desert gives way to biting winds and a bitter cold that freezes the cattle where they stand. One is well-documented - the other untested, but rumoured to be shorter.ĭonner's decision will shape the lives of everyone travelling with him. They face two diverging paths which lead to the same destination. It is time for their leader, George Donner, to make a choice. 'It will scare the pants off you' NEW YORK TIMESĪfter having travelled west for weeks, the party of pioneers comes to a crossroads. Shortlisted for the 2018 Bram Stoker Awards for Best Horror Novel and a threat that reaches beyond the fury of the elements, something far more primal and deadly. They are trapped and must confront each other. What began as a brave and bold adventure has become a nightmare.
