{"product_id":"the-captains-ledger-john-b-jr-thompson-9798896601746","title":"The Captain's Ledger: A Lake Gaston Mystery","description":"In the tranquil community of Littleton, North Carolina, a chance discovery by a troop of Boy Scouts sets off a chain of events that uncovers a centuries-old mystery. While exploring the ruins of an old house, the scouts stumble upon a weathered tin box, whose secrets are revealed by a mysterious stranger. The stranger recounts the harrowing tale of an 1803 murder and robbery committed aboard a batteau boat on the Roanoke River, and implores the scouts to help solve the crime, allowing the victims' spirits to find peace. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eScoutmaster Jack Harris and local historian Elliott Thompson team up to unravel the tangled threads of the Captain's Ledger. As they delve deeper, they encounter a labyrinthine web of clues, suspects, and deception. Can they unearth sufficient evidence to crack a case that has remained unsolved for over 160 years? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The Captain's Ledger: A Lake Gaston Mystery\" masterfully intertwines historical fiction and mystery, crafting a captivating narrative that transcends time and generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John B. Jr. Thompson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798896601746\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e John B. Thompson, Jr.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"John B. Jr. Thompson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48460127600895,"sku":"9798896601746","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b223ebe5-e190-4eea-8e06-defbe3fbf016.jpg?v=1777413235","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-captains-ledger-john-b-jr-thompson-9798896601746","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}