Tangle at Briar Fork

Josh Draper Mysteries #2

by Henry D. Smith

In 1946, a powerful freight train storms across West Virginia. Half a century later, police learn the terrible truth about that night. The railway mystery sets off a bizarre series of present-day crimes that threaten to derail State Police detective Josh Draper and his alluring assistant, Annie McBride. The two race to unravel the past while an environmental disaster looms and dangerous criminals from New York prepare to clash with the inhabitants of a tranquil valley called Briar Fork. Enjoy this tour-de-force Henry D. Smith classic, complete with his trademark humor, colorful characters, striking West Virginia settings…and the engineering marvels he is renowned for bringing to life.

242 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 22, 2010

About the author

Grab a hot cup of coffee and join West Virginia police detective Josh Draper and his spunky sidekick Annie McBride in another puzzling murder mystery, usually involving a crime from the past. Author Henry D. Smith brings the countryside alive with whodunits that will keep you matching wits with Sergeant Josh Draper, one of the shrewdest detectives in the nation. Henry D. Smith has been a resident of Bluefield, West Virginia for over 40 years.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Fritz Galt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one author who never fails to please. Today it's a railroading mystery, complete with thieves, scuba diving, and an age-old feud in West Virginia. What more could I ask for?