{"product_id":"the-captains-ledger-a-lake-gaston-mystery-paperback","title":"The Captain's Ledger: A Lake Gaston Mystery - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn B. Jr. Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Captain's Ledger: A Lake Gaston Short-Story Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e blends \u003cb\u003eregional mystery\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eRoanoke River history\u003c\/b\u003e, and a touch of \u003cb\u003egentle supernatural suspense\u003c\/b\u003e into a compelling tale that spans generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the tranquil community of Littleton, North Carolina, a chance discovery by a troop of Boy Scouts sets off a chain of events that uncovers a centuries-old mystery. While exploring the ruins of an old house, the scouts stumble upon a weathered tin box, whose secrets are revealed by a mysterious stranger. The stranger recounts the harrowing tale of an 1803 murder and robbery committed aboard a batteau boat on the Roanoke River, and implores the scouts to help solve the crime, allowing the victims' spirits to find peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScoutmaster Jack Harris and local historian Elliott Thompson join forces to unravel the truth behind the \u003cb\u003eCaptain's Ledger\u003c\/b\u003e, following a trail of clues that winds through \u003cb\u003eSouthern folklore\u003c\/b\u003e, forgotten river landings, and a cold case untouched for more than 160 years. As they dig deeper, they uncover secrets, suspects, and a web of deception that has survived across centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who enjoy \u003cb\u003eregional mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehistorical fiction\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eAppalachian folklore\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eshort, atmospheric reads\u003c\/b\u003e, this Lake Gaston mystery delivers a story where the past refuses to stay silent-and where even the smallest discovery can change everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67810558279903,"sku":"9798896601746","price":16.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/oDeBgjy2KG9798896601746.webp?v=1790725881","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/the-captains-ledger-a-lake-gaston-mystery-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}