I’m interested in a Western cowboy books which incorporates other genres: preferably gothic or horror, but I’m open to other genres as well. by DarlingLuna Related: Looking for more “adult kid’s books” about science Red storm rising New audible listener. Sanderson? Paolini? Martin? Where do I start my epic fantasy journey? Stories on Casablanca
ScarletSpire on September 20, 2025 12:17 pm The Dark Tower series by Stephen King is probably one of the best as it mixes Western with Post-apocalyptic sci-fi, grim dark fantasy, and horror. Another fun book is The Half-Made World by Felix Gilman which is a steampunk fantasy Western book.
IPaintBricks on September 20, 2025 12:30 pm “Blood Meridian” is western with some horror components (splatterpunk)
Equal_Feature_9065 on September 20, 2025 1:52 pm Not what you’re asking for but True Grit is really funny. Cowboy comedy.
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The Dark Tower series by Stephen King is probably one of the best as it mixes Western with Post-apocalyptic sci-fi, grim dark fantasy, and horror.
Another fun book is The Half-Made World by Felix Gilman which is a steampunk fantasy Western book.
“Blood Meridian” is western with some horror components (splatterpunk)
The Hawkline Monster by Richard Brautigan
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
Vampires of El Norte
An Easy Death by Charlaine Harris.
Not what you’re asking for but True Grit is really funny. Cowboy comedy.