The Dead Talk

Thomas Bruso

Summary

Ben Bradshaw, a private investigator, is not just any detective. He delves into the mysteries of the living and the dead, his past spirits guiding him through the shadows of crime.


One evening, college wrestling champion Levi Franklin visits Ben and urges him to help find his missing father. After listening to the client's impulsive request, Ben refuses to accept the young man's offer. Something does not seem right. Then, something shifts in Levi's desperate plea. His heart-wrenching demand to find his father rattles the skeletons in Ben's closet and compels him to search for the missing family man.


As the case develops, a few ghosts from Ben's life emerge at the most inopportune time. Still, they guide him through a treacherous labyrinth of sinister twists and turns to a shocking reality Ben could not have anticipated. Will he continue this line of paranormal work after discovering the horrible truth behind the missing man's disappearance?

Available since: 09/21/2024.

Print length: 27 pages.

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