Incident at Owl Creek
1998 A NOVEL
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The reader of this tale of intrigue, romance, and suspense will experience life in a rural setting. The characters are drawn from several different segments of society. Each exhibits their own peculiar personalities. The mix of rural life and city life examples the complexity of the two coming in contact.
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About the Book
This story is about the meeting of an adult man and woman in a remote area of the Southern USA. They meet by chance at a roadside rest area. The woman, Shannon Joyce, middle aged, is traveling to complete legal matters related to her deceased relative. The man, Tyler Winslow, middle aged, is traveling to interview for a position in law enforcement in the town of Crescent Falls. They become traveling companions and arrive in Crescent Falls where they learn that a serial murderer is thought to be in the area. The main property of the Shannon Joyce’s relative, thought to be a ‘drop point’ for some of the murderers victims. The actions following bring them in contact with many locals who are not all friendly.
About the Author
I began writing in 1963 at the age of 15. I basically taught myself writing by reading many books at the Heights Library in Houston, Texas. At the age of 51 I began writing on many subjects. Fiction being the main area of interest.