About the author
Matthew P. Mayo is a writer known for fiction and nonfiction set in the American West, and his Haunted Old West: Phantom Cowboys, Spirit-Filled Saloons, and Mystical Mine Camps (Globe Pequot, 2012 and revised 2023) collects ghost stories and reputedly haunted sites associated with frontier history, from famous documented cases to lesser-known local legends. The book moves through saloons, mining camps, and other Old West settings, presenting each as a self-contained account rather than building a single argument about the paranormal. Mayo has written western novels and history under his own name and pseudonyms, and this book applies that same regional focus to ghost lore, framing ghost stories as part of the folklore and atmosphere of the frontier rather than as evidence to be weighed. It is pitched at readers who enjoy western history and campfire-style storytelling together.
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“Matthew Mayo delivers a captivating compilation that successfully merges historical fact with chilling legend, offering a fresh look at the American frontier’s supernatural landscape. The narrative flows well, making complex…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Old West: Phantom Cowboys, Spirit-Filled Saloons, and Mystical Mine Camps Mayo, Matthew P
“Mayo delivers a compelling anthology that effectively merges historical setting with paranormal intrigue, creating an immersive experience for fans of Western ghost stories. The prose is accessible and the themes are consistently…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Haunted Old West: Phantom Cowboys, Spirit-Filled Saloons, Mystical Mine Camps, And Spectral Indians Mayo, Matthew P
