The Gardener's Secret and Other Stories

By Charles Patton

Book Overview

These twist-filled short stories uncover hidden crimes and moral reckonings behind ordinary lives. From colonial legacies to contemporary betrayals, each tale blends mystery, history, and consequence.

Inside you'll discover:

The Gardener's Secret - a skeleton unearthed

The Ivory Vengeance - echoes of empire and retribution

The Shadow on Randolph Street - justice tested by bloodstained evidence

The Sepoy's Revenge and The Pigmy Poison Case - reckonings that blur the line between justice and judgment

Perfect for fans of literary mysteries and historical intrigue, this collection doesn't just entertain-it unsettles, surprises, and lingers long after the last page.

"I was proud of the final version of this collection, as I was the editor of these stories. The author is Charles Patton, who contacted me through Reedsy. If you have feedback with regard to Marketing, it should go to him. I hope you can help Charles gain more readers. I certainly think he deserves an appreciative audience," Marsha Zinberg, professional editor.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963809653
• ISBN13: 9781963809657
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Short Mystery Press
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"