The Touch of Ghosts
The Touch of Ghosts by John Rickards, published by Penguin Books in 2005, is a fiction novel that follows Boston private investigator Alex Rourke as he embarks on a weekend trip to Vermont. Rourke is not only looking forward to visiting his girlfriend but is also investigating the disappearance of a young man named Adam Webb, who vanished during a similar journey. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets hidden in the Green Mountain woods, where hikers have gone missing and a murder has occurred.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal stakes with a gripping investigation, as Rourke navigates the complexities of trust and danger in the ghost-town of North Bleakwater. The story explores themes of loyalty and decision-making under pressure, as Rourke faces choices that could have life-or-death consequences. With 286 pages, this edition presents a detailed and immersive experience in a setting marked by mystery and suspense.
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Boston private investigator Alex Rourke is looking forward to the weekend. He’s heading to Vermont to visit his girlfriend, and also plans to do some checking on his latest missing person: a young man named Adam Webb who made the same journey, and never came back. But the truth about Adam Webb isn’t the only secret buried in the Green Mountain woods. Hikers have gone missing, a prostitute has been murdered and something sinister is happening in the ghost-town of North Bleakwater. It soon becomes clear that in the mountains, who you trust can means the difference between life and death. And Alex will have to make decisions with his heart as well as his head. Because a single bullet is about to blow his world to pieces.
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