Hart’s Ghosts Series

Discover a world where haunted cabins, mysterious relics, and supernatural visions converge on the contemporary, rugged Colorado frontier. Follow Troy Hart as past and present collide in a paranormal mystery series filled with hidden treasures and ghostly secrets. 

The stories are filled gritty characters and supernatural legends based on true Colorado history. Its richly layered world building and immersive descriptions create a work that appeals to readers who enjoy complex, genre-crossing narratives. For fans of supernatural thrillers, adventure romances, and historical mysteries with a contemporary gothic edge.

Here you’ll find the books, the true history behind the ghosts, and recipes from Troy’s camp cooking.


The Books

Book Cover for Summer Hope - Hart's Ghosts Book Three. Image shows a bearded man's face. Below that is a ghost in the window of an old adobe window

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun blend of history and mystery

I thoroughly enjoyed this read. The author dips into Colorado history and combines it flawlessly with the present using unique and beautiful description, snappy dialogue, and well-developed characters. The blend of paranormal with natural events is nicely balanced and intriguing. It is fast paced, fun, and overall very entertaining.


Troy’s Camping Cooking

Recipes and quotes from Troy’s life around the campfire.

The Ghosts

Discover the true Colorado history that inspired the series.

Here you’ll find a video about each historical character in the Hart’s Ghosts series, along with links to more resources. Read The Truth Behind The Fiction to see how these Colorado legends shaped the books and my related photography.


An Old West outlaw gangs rides their horses through a mountain valley.

Book One – Summer Star

The Jim Reynolds Gang

To learn more about the gang and their treasure, click here.

And check the Denver Public Library article here.


A man in mountain man dress standing in the mountains

Book Two – Summer Dark

Francis Schlatter, The Healer

To learn more about Francis Schlatter, click here.

His copper Healing Rod is at the New Mexico History Museum, here.


A mountain man walking through the snow in the mountains

Book Three – Summer Hope

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Alferd Packer, Colorado’s Cannibal

And yes, he went by Alferd.

To learn more about Alferd Packer, click here.

You can visit his grave at the Littleton Cemetery, here.


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