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VOLUME 1 June 23, 2026
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This month I’m digging into railroad history and the “Hell on Wheels” towns that shaped small communities across the country. The stories behind the tracks are as fascinating as the mysteries that unfold on them.
A Blake Franklin Mystery
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Historical Fiction
Research & Development
Mystery Series
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Historical Fiction
The epic story of how the Ashford family came to Boone County, forging a legacy of resilience, redemption, and hope.
More details coming soon.
Darnell Johnson is a former Army Combat Medic who wants to continue saving lives at home.
Mysteries with heart, history, and a twist. secrets
Small Town, Big Secrets
The Spirits Return in This Modern Retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
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I’ve spent most of my life collecting stories. Some became books. Some became songs. Some are simply moments worth sharing. Mystery Musings is where I pull back the curtain and invite readers into the journey- the research, the roadblocks, the breakthroughs, and the adventures
(big and small) along the way.
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