
The Peacetree Mystery (A Novel)
Marion County, Iowa is usually a quiet place where people get along and enjoy the scenic activities of Lake Red Rock. But when Jacob Wildcrow, a local Native American, begins having visions of a quest that may involve a possible treasure, the possibility attracts fortune hunters throughout the county.
Local teacher Justin, “Digger” Clay wants to help Wildcrow for historical purposes and because he is attracted to Wildcrow’s beautiful granddaughter, Grace. However, he struggles with his current girlfriend’s attempt to destroy the lake area with a new casino. Grace is convinced that her grandfather’s visions are fantasies, since she has rejected her Native American heritage long ago.
A convicted felon on the run could use the treasure to finance a new criminal organization. And a pair of bumbling, low-life brothers wreak havoc throughout the countryside in their misguided attempts to find the treasure for themselves.
While the Sheriff tries to keep order in the county, he also must contend with mysterious fires, sinkholes, and a missing person.
Who will be first to complete the quest? Will the mysterious events in the county be resolved? Could the quest lead to murder?
Marion County, Iowa is usually a quiet place where people get along and enjoy the scenic activities of Lake Red Rock. But when Jacob Wildcrow, a local Native American, begins having visions of a quest that may involve a possible treasure, the possibility attracts fortune hunters throughout the county.
Local teacher Justin, “Digger” Clay wants to help Wildcrow for historical purposes and because he is attracted to Wildcrow’s beautiful granddaughter, Grace. However, he struggles with his current girlfriend’s attempt to destroy the lake area with a new casino. Grace is convinced that her grandfather’s visions are fantasies, since she has rejected her Native American heritage long ago.
A convicted felon on the run could use the treasure to finance a new criminal organization. And a pair of bumbling, low-life brothers wreak havoc throughout the countryside in their misguided attempts to find the treasure for themselves.
While the Sheriff tries to keep order in the county, he also must contend with mysterious fires, sinkholes, and a missing person.
Who will be first to complete the quest? Will the mysterious events in the county be resolved? Could the quest lead to murder?
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Contributors
The Marion County Writers Workshop Stephen L. Brayton, Editor in Chief Michael Van Natta Mary Walker Elin Babcock Teresa Tallman Bob Tallman Ashley Lovell Larry Brown Robert Hutzell Carol. M. Reed Lee Collins Kathryn Daugherty Cassandra Albee Charlotte Shivvers Helen Boertje Jacqueline Sharp Joann Schissel, Cover Art John Scott Evans, Back Cover Photo |