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Talk
Talk is the story of Addie Young, a single woman with no known relatives. Her father dies leaving a letter of apology for his failures along with a second letter, cryptic and nonsensical—written by a Civil War-era outlaw. The letter may provide directions for finding buried gold. Addie sets out to the small town of Talk, Minnesota, where she meets Jack Larson; together they start out to decode the ‘letter’. In the process, they discover Addie's intriguing connection to an assortment of early American outlaws and a surprising ancestral relationship with the Ojibwe Nation of American Indians.
- GenresMystery
259 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2021
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About the author
Greg W. Peterson
5 books3 followersGreg Peterson is a prior naval aviator, commercial airline pilot, and air traffic control specialist. He holds nearly every fixed wing flight certificate available and is a certified ground and instrument instructor. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.
Although Mr. Peterson has been published in a number of professional magazines. "Newgate's Knocker" is his first full-length novel.The story is fictional, however you may find it interesting that the historical background of the main character, Mac Macintyre is based on Mr. Peterson's real life, and most of the aviation sequences are also taken from his flying experiences.
Greg Peterson is also certified in seven different categories by the International Code Council and has owned and operated a professional residential home inspection company since 1999. His home inspection report supplement provides a comprehensive explanation of many common concerns reported in most home inspections. His home inspection supplement, "Your Home Inspected-An Addendum For Residential Home Inspection Reports" can be purchased in Kindle, paperback or CD form. He can be contacted through his home inspection Corporation, Greg Peterson Inspections, Inc.
Although Mr. Peterson has been published in a number of professional magazines. "Newgate's Knocker" is his first full-length novel.The story is fictional, however you may find it interesting that the historical background of the main character, Mac Macintyre is based on Mr. Peterson's real life, and most of the aviation sequences are also taken from his flying experiences.
Greg Peterson is also certified in seven different categories by the International Code Council and has owned and operated a professional residential home inspection company since 1999. His home inspection report supplement provides a comprehensive explanation of many common concerns reported in most home inspections. His home inspection supplement, "Your Home Inspected-An Addendum For Residential Home Inspection Reports" can be purchased in Kindle, paperback or CD form. He can be contacted through his home inspection Corporation, Greg Peterson Inspections, Inc.
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January 5, 2022
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Minnesota was a very wild area at the end of the 19th and early 20th century. Jesse James and Cole Younger terrorized the area with train and bank robberies. Talk is a story of a young woman whose ancestors came from this area and is descended from the Ojibwe people. Greg Peterson has woven an endearing tale of honesty and family heritage wrapped around a treasure hunt.
A classic love story starts with a car skidding off the roadway on a sharp turn. People watch out for each other and their properties in small rural America. The chance meeting of the two is well engineered.
The hints to find the treasure are hidden in an overgrown hundred acres not cultivated in nearly eighty years. Also, the discovery of the heroine, Addie’s, roots are engaging and endearing. Not all of the Younger offspring follow the path of their parental examples. Generations later there is much to be discovered.
An old family bible gives some of the information on the roots and family history. People often wonder about their ancestors and it was easy to identify with the young lady and her journey.
I recommend this book to anyone who can identify with family mysteries and the heritage and history they would like to find. 5 stars - CE Williams
Minnesota was a very wild area at the end of the 19th and early 20th century. Jesse James and Cole Younger terrorized the area with train and bank robberies. Talk is a story of a young woman whose ancestors came from this area and is descended from the Ojibwe people. Greg Peterson has woven an endearing tale of honesty and family heritage wrapped around a treasure hunt.
A classic love story starts with a car skidding off the roadway on a sharp turn. People watch out for each other and their properties in small rural America. The chance meeting of the two is well engineered.
The hints to find the treasure are hidden in an overgrown hundred acres not cultivated in nearly eighty years. Also, the discovery of the heroine, Addie’s, roots are engaging and endearing. Not all of the Younger offspring follow the path of their parental examples. Generations later there is much to be discovered.
An old family bible gives some of the information on the roots and family history. People often wonder about their ancestors and it was easy to identify with the young lady and her journey.
I recommend this book to anyone who can identify with family mysteries and the heritage and history they would like to find. 5 stars - CE Williams
March 21, 2024
When Addie Young's father dies, she inherits one-hundred acres of land and receives a cryptic letter that was written by Cole Younger, one of Addie's ancestors and a gunfighter who rode with Jesse James. She believes the letter contains clues to find a treasure, so she sets out to locate the land and whatever is hidden on it. She runs her Mustang off the road on her way into the town of “Talk” and is soon being helped by Jack, the mayor of that little town, who takes a shine to Addie. It is going to take some time for the local mechanic to fix Addie's car, so Jack offers her a place to stay while she waits.
The novel is interesting for a few reasons: the relationship between Addie and Jack grows in a way that's fun to follow, there is plenty of information about the Ojibwe Indians, and Addie falls in love with the sweet feel of the town and its residents. There's also a spiritual side to the plot, especially at the end.
I liked the characters in “Talk” and the easy pace of the plot. It is a sweet novel.
The novel is interesting for a few reasons: the relationship between Addie and Jack grows in a way that's fun to follow, there is plenty of information about the Ojibwe Indians, and Addie falls in love with the sweet feel of the town and its residents. There's also a spiritual side to the plot, especially at the end.
I liked the characters in “Talk” and the easy pace of the plot. It is a sweet novel.
January 28, 2022
Very imaginative story, well-written. Good, interesting characters and the two main subjects of intrigue, Addie's heritage and the buried treasure, both developed with well-paced suspense. I like a story that ends up having a different conclusion than what I expected. This read provided an exceptional change from most of the recent stories I've read. Good job, Mr. Peterson.
December 31, 2021
Caught me off guard. Interesting story, well-crafted, and a very good twist at the end.
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