Where Phantoms Tread by Paul John Hausleben

Where Phantoms Tread by Paul John Hausleben

Murder Mystery Detective series Crime-drama and who-done-it?
In the shadowy depths of Mohawk City, a place where secrets are as common as the mist that rises from its gritty streets, Homicide Detective Lyle Odell is the reluctant guardian of truth. Known for his unkempt appearance and preference for black coffee, Irish whiskey, cigarettes, and pizza, Odell is a brilliant but haunted figure, grappling with his own demons even as he hunts the more insidious ones lurking in the city.

When the glamorous young socialite from one of Mohawk City's most affluent families is discovered dead in a luxury hotel, her tragic end appears to be a simple case of excess-a drunken adventure mixed with drugs gone wrong. But as Odell investigates, he realizes that beneath the surface of this sordid tale lies a complicated web of deceit, ambition, and a darker truth waiting to be unveiled.

Haunted by his past and battling the ghosts that linger at every turn, Odell must navigate a treacherous world filled with powerful political figures and hidden agendas. As the stakes escalate, he finds himself embroiled in a race against time, where the city he knows all too well threatens to consume him.

In Where Phantoms Tread, readers will experience a gripping blend of tension and pathos as Odell delves deeper into the heart of Mohawk City's secrets. Will he uncover the truth lurking in the shadows? Join Detective Odell on a thrilling journey that challenges not only his skills as a detective but also his very understanding of justice, morality, and redemption. As he confronts the phantoms of his past and the evils of his present, you'll be left questioning: how much darkness can one man bear, and how far will he go for the truth?

Prepare for a twisting narrative that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, breathing life into a tale of loss, identity, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Welcome to Mohawk City, where the line between right and wrong is blurred, and every corner could hide a phantom waiting to tread.

It is very difficult to classify the work of Paul John Hausleben. One critic's words might be the best description so far, when he wrote, Mr. Hausleben is a myriad of storytelling adventures. When Mr. Hausleben writes humor, he is today's Jean Shepherd. When he dabbles in emotions, drama, sports, fantasy or the other genres that he ventures into, then he is impossible to classify. His now, seemingly endless cast of characters has become almost 'Dickens-like.' He is indeed; a master storyteller and that might be the best description of all. If you are lucky enough to meet Paul John Hausleben in person and have a chance to sit and speak with him, then we can guarantee that it will be a magical experience. If your luck is exceptional and you are able to lure him into a story or two, then it will be forever memorable. As many people, have said, you will not meet a better storyteller. Paul himself will tell you that he is not an author, he will insist in saying that he is just a storyteller. His mission is to continue to write and tell stories to warm your heart, make you laugh, and sometimes make you cry - just a little. Most of all, he deals in memories, and helping you to also remember the good times of your own life, and the special people who touched you along the way. Paul was born and raised in Paterson, and then nearby Haledon, New Jersey, and began writing at an early age. He revisited a writing career later in his life, and he now is the author of a number of novels, compilations, short stories and other works. Most of his work, touches upon nostalgic remembrances of simpler times, and tells the stories of heartfelt, humorous, and special human relationships. Other than writing, among many careers both paid and unpaid, he is a former semi-professional hockey goaltender, a music fan and music reviewer, an avid sports fan, photographer and amateur radio operator. He now resides in Somewhere, U.S.A., but his heart always remains along Belmont Avenue in good old Paterson, and Haledon, New Jersey.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781733092722
ISBN 10	1733092722
Title	Where Phantoms Tread
Author	Paul John Hausleben
Series	The Cases Of Detective Lyle Odell
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	God Bless the Keg Publishing LLC
Year published	2021-08-15
Number of pages	230
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.