In the mid 1860's a group of settlers moved from St Louis to the Wilderness of Missouri. Forty families disappeared, never to be heard from again. Father Hogan knew the secret, but took it to his grave. Travel with these brave Irish families. Discover what danger and magic awaits them in the wilderness. Be there with them as they struggle to survive during the Civil war, caught between both armies. Caught between their old world beliefs and a country that's being torn apart by war. Death is the only option if they stay.

There are alot of short stories here, something for everyone. Whether you have an hour or just a few minutes. Haunted motorcycles and bears with a taste for them. Aliens, magic cats and visits from the Faeries of the woods. So many stories to make you smile.