A Tall Order

By Ben J. Cox

Book Overview

For decades, residents of this small town have talked of hearing a strange noise near the crossing of Pryors Creeka sound of a baby crying. But no one knew for sure what it could mean.Enter Jake Foster. The retired computer geek thinks hes just signing up for a simple race, the 15K Tulsa Run. Its something to keep his days busy and his mind active, Foster thinks. Then he discovers a deep, dark secret along his training route, on the banks of Pryors Creek. Its a horrifying secret that will change a towns historyand his ownforever. What follows is a hair-raising journey into a past filled with mystery, dead ends, and plenty of detective work. As Jake uses every tool available to him, he reveals the surprising truth about lore that has remained hidden for more than half a century. Its an adventure that will make his fun run look like a walk in the park.A Tall Order mixes small-town intrigue, old-fashioned mystery, and plenty of twists and turns for a page-turning experience that will leave you hungry for more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143276974X
• ISBN13: 9781432769741
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"