Ghost Trapper 17 Fallen Wishes by JL Bryan

Author:JL Bryan [Bryan, JL]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: jlbryanbooks.com
Published: 2022-10-20T23:00:00+00:00

“Well, he's practically encouraging people to go there,” I said.

“Some of this fits with what we know, right?” Stacey asked. “Like how he sold Meg Murray that land in 1797, but got it back in 1803? And how his wife and poor baby son died?”

“But I'm doubting that the earth opened up and swallowed Meg Murray because she tried to use magic on a preacher,” I said. “And there are other parts I'm iffy about. It says Meg demanded more and more land from him over the years, but that's not reflected in the history of property titles—”

“Which we're done looking at, right?” Stacey asked with a hopeful smile.

“There's just that one parcel carved out of Canterbury's land and then restored to it. And beyond that was Judge Abbott's cotton fields.”

“Which became Canterbury's cotton fields when he married the judge's daughter,” Stacey added.

“Especially with women's property rights being extremely flimsy in those days,” the librarian said. “Sorry for interrupting. If you're done with this book, I can put it away.” She seemed worried about the fragile, broken old book, like it was a sick cat in need of medicine.

“Can I snap some pictures with my phone?” I asked.

“Just don't use your flash.”

“Thanks for all your help.” I took the pictures quickly so I'd have the text if I needed it.

“You're welcome.” The librarian carefully closed the old book. “Is there anything else you need?”

“We're just trying find out what we can about the Canterbury family, and about this Meg Murray, and this source doesn't seem super-reliable. Who's this author, anyway? E. Elton Ernest?”

“I'm guessing it's a pen name,” Stacey said.

“There's no bio page in the book, but you can search for anything else he may have written using the interlibrary loan database.” The librarian gestured toward a sleeping desktop in the corner. “Would you like me to show you?”

“Sure, thanks.” I let her do it because, hey, she offered.

The search returned several titles, sparsely available at libraries around the country. It looked like the author had primarily written obscure dime novels with titles like The Railway Bandits and Shipwrecked on Beast Island. The book we'd found was one of a few books and pulp-magazine articles he'd written on local tall tales around the country.

“Did you want to request any of these titles?” the librarian asked.

“No, I think we get the picture,” I replied. “Thanks again for your help.”

“You're welcome. I still have a little time before the cats and I have to fly to New Orleans to solve a beignet-related mystery, so if you like, I can see whether we have any more resources that might help you.”

“That would be great, but we have to leave for an appointment soon,” I said. “Can I leave you my phone number?”

“Of course.” She smiled as I gave her my card, then she gently lifted the crumbling book and walked to the door. “Good luck with your research.”

“Good luck solving that beignet mystery,” I said.

“I will do my best, but it's really the cats who put the clues together.

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