Percy Slate emerges from the labyrinth of train cars to face a mob of railway workers. He's braved the bullets of Joey Garland's revolver and faced the mind bending manipulation of Roger Carson, an ex soldier bent on bringing his plan of domestic terrorism to light using an innocent man as a walking bomb.
Percy feels as though the hand of fate is finally going to crush him when he spots a familiar face leading a group of police into the throng. But with a trail of bodies behind him and an active fire at his back, will Percy be seen as a master criminal and thrown in a cell? And what of Doctor Carruthers, the man fated to destroy himself for Roger's twisted cause? The clock is ticking and Percy is drawing ever closer to the conclusion of his case.
This week Second Saturday Stories continues the Noir thriller Skeleton Unburdened. Set in post World War One North Bay the story follows Percy Slate, a despondent private detective working his way through his final case. Fans of Boardwalk Empire and The Shining will love this thrilling detective story laced with paranormal elements.
Fans and new readers alike can catch up on the story below. Come back for Chapter 13: Hope in the Bones of a Burned Bridge today at 3pm
Prologue and Chapter 1 An Apology with Your Fists
Chapter 2 In a Waking Nightmare
Chapter 6 Save a Stranger's Life
Chapter 9 Trapped with a Madman
Chapter 10 Demise of a Detective
Chapter 12 Death in the Rail Yard
Don't miss Chapter 13: Hope in the Bones of a Burned Bridge today at 3pm
