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Montana Sky (ch. 11)

12 Jun 2026 comments

"With a load of iron ore 26 thousand tons more than the Edmund Fitzgerald weighed empty..." Gordon Lightfoot was a heck of a songwriter. The weight of the ore also suggests that iron isn't worth killing for. Coal isn't either. What do you suppose is under the Krengel dairy farm? Maybe there's nothing at all. Wouldn't that be disappointing?

9.9 (18) 105 Reads 14 Min

Montana Sky (ch. 10)

11 Jun 2026 comments

I wonder how much sleep David and Abby got last night. Likely very little. Good for them. In the last chapter, Law mentioned coal mines. Jim and Geoff both mentioned mines and minerals in the comments. Are they right? Maybe. Let's investigate!

9.8 (20) 162 Reads 18 Min

Montana Sky (ch. 9)

10 Jun 2026 comments

Finally headed home from the police station. I wonder what horrors lay in store for Andy after they leave. Aunt Violet seemed like she was out for blood. I also wonder if this is the last of the trouble with Andy, or if there will be more. Let's join our heroes, or at least one of them for the ride back to the farm. ENJOY!

9.9 (18) 235 Reads 12 Min

Montana Sky (ch. 8)

9 Jun 2026 comments

Lars Krengel is dead. That could be its own book title. Hmmm. Ahem...Law and David reported it to the state police and had to deal with Sheriff Andy because life isn't fair. What will they do now? Perhaps it's time to see a good lawyer.

9.9 (19) 184 Reads 16 Min

Montana Sky (ch. 7)

8 Jun 2026 comments

We've met a cowboy and found a lot of sabotage. We also had a little silly fun with Charlie and Mitch. I wonder what David will say when Law presents their findings. He and Law are supposed to see the previous owner later on. I wonder what he will have to say. Let's find out. ENJOY!

9.8 (23) 242 Reads 17 Min

Montana Sky (ch. 6)

7 Jun 2026 comments

Law thinks someone burned down Lars Krengel's old house. He suspects the bad luck Krengel had on the farm wasn't luck at all, but deliberate sabotage. He seems to be taking quite a leap based on one flare cap found behind a shrub. I wonder if he's right. Hmmmmm...

9.9 (19) 219 Reads 20 Min

Montana Sky (ch. 5)

6 Jun 2026 comments

The big city is often at odds with the rural places. It's no different today than it was a hundred or even hundreds of years ago. In this chapter, big city Law must interact with small town sheriff. How do you suppose they'll get along? Let's visit with Law and see. ENJOY!

9.7 (20) 292 Reads 14 Min

Montana Sky (ch. 4)

5 Jun 2026 comments

It's time for Law and David to have some time alone together. What do you suppose they'll talk about? What do you suppose they'll do? Let's ride along with them as they take a tour of four thousand acres of farmland. ENJOY!

9.9 (18) 342 Reads 11 Min

Montana Sky (ch. 3)

4 Jun 2026 comments

What do you suppose the red cylinder was that Law found behind the shrub? It could have been a shotgun shell but it wasn't. Old shotgun shells were made of red cardboard with a brass base for the powder. That's not what this was. Let's check in with Law and Walt and the boys and find out. ENJOY!

9.8 (18) 321 Reads 9 Min

Montana Sky (ch. 2)

3 Jun 2026 comments

It looks like Charlie burned his sister's house down. Do you think he did? David sure thinks so. I wonder what Law will think. Let's pay him a visit and see. ENJOY!

9.6 (20) 333 Reads 14 Min

Montana Sky

2 Jun 2026 comments

NEW STORY! This is the next installment of the Law Edwards mystery series. Our story starts in Montana on David's farm. Law and Walt are taking their first big trip. I hope you enjoy!

9.8 (17) 787 Reads 15 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 26)

1 Jun 2026 comments

Chapter 26, Dearly Beloved - Last chapter! Enjoy!

9.8 (13) 184 Reads 12 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 25)

31 May 2026 comments

It feels like we must be getting close to the end, right? Maybe we are. Enjoy!

9.9 (17) 110 Reads 13 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 24)

30 May 2026 comments

Law has done all he could think of to find Doc. He even went to the VA. Maybe Mister Ingalls will help. Maybe something else will come out of his visit. In the meantime, Law could use a distraction. You know who's good at distractions? Larry & Stephan. ENJOY!

9.9 (15) 145 Reads 18 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 23)

29 May 2026 comments

Harrison Stiles was an alcoholic investigator who worked for Alex Scofield the lawyer. In 'The Sin of the Fathers' he helped Law in the final showdown at Hank Kellerman's garage. Law got him to quit drinking by the end of the story. Why does that matter? You'll see.

9.8 (15) 93 Reads 19 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 22)

28 May 2026 comments

Malcom is back, but this time without his brick. I wonder what he wants. I wonder how Law will react to his presence. I wonder what Walt will say. Let's visit with them and see. ENJOY!

9.9 (17) 176 Reads 16 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 21)

27 May 2026 comments

Larry & Stephan are coming for dinner. They want to talk to Walt and Law about 'being like them.' I wonder what that means. Let's have dinner with them and see.

9.9 (15) 200 Reads 21 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 20)

26 May 2026 comments

Law and Walt are headed for the police station. They'll have to give statements and decide whether or not to press charges. Should they? I wonder why Malcom threw his brick in the first place. Maybe we'll find out.

9.9 (14) 162 Reads 14 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 19)

25 May 2026 comments

Law finally gets a chance to talk to his nephew Ben. I hope Ben is able to help him find Doc. We'll have to see. Enjoy!

9.9 (17) 161 Reads 10 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 18)

24 May 2026 comments

Law and Walt are finishing an excellent meal at the restaurant. They've had a nice chat and a trip down memory lane. I wonder if something will happen to disturb their peace? Probably; they're about due.

9.7 (12) 106 Reads 20 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 17)

23 May 2026 comments

John Wannemaker was a chain of department stores. Their flagship was in Center City Philadelphia. Eight big stories of retail shopping, a huge atrium with marble columns, a pipe organ (the largest in North America) that gave concerts every day, escalators with wooden treads, and a bronze eagle in the lobby. Why does that matter? You'll see.

9.7 (20) 210 Reads 16 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 16)

22 May 2026 comments

Law and Walt have reconciled. I'm sure they're both relieved. Law is headed to get cleaned up. What will he think about while he showers away the grime of the previous day? Let's shove aside the shower curtain and see.

9.9 (13) 135 Reads 21 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 15)

21 May 2026 comments

No matter how far one runs, the always wind up back at home. That's where Law is headed. I wonder what Walt will say when he climbs the stairs. I wonder of Owen was able to make him see reason. I wonder if they'll fight some more or if the time has come to make up. Let's check in on Law and see.

9.9 (12) 102 Reads 11 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 14)

20 May 2026 comments

Law left the apartment looking for sympathy and understanding. What he got was somewhat different. How will he handle the inevitable morning? The sun is rising. Let's peak in the curtains and see.

9.9 (12) 114 Reads 31 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 13)

19 May 2026 comments

Where does Law go to nurse his broken heart? Will he go to a bar? Will he go to see friends? Who does he know who would hear the confession of his grief? Who would understand his plight? Let's tag along with him and see.

9.8 (14) 144 Reads 24 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 12)

18 May 2026 comments

A voice on the telephone says there's trouble in the kitchen. Law goes to investigate and finds a U-Drive rental sedan in the alley. Who could have arrived? What kind of trouble could they be causing? Let's go with Law to find out.

9.6 (16) 119 Reads 21 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 11)

17 May 2026 comments

Dreams of the past and nightmares of the present. A news bulletin and a memory. Aspirin and panic. Adoption papers. Deep loathing of a man who's dead, but who may still live. What do all these things have in common? They're in this chapter.

9.9 (13) 171 Reads 18 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 10)

16 May 2026 comments

Ted and Arthur run a garage. Law brought them together. They're a fun and silly couple. I hope you'll enjoy visiting with them.

9.2 (16) 133 Reads 13 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 9)

15 May 2026 comments

Cars always break down at the worst possible time, don't they? Is there ever a good time for your car to break down? Maybe there is. Maybe a breakdown could save a life. Let's see if that's possible. Enjoy! PS: short chapter today, but we'll get to see some old friends tomorrow. Stay tuned!

9.7 (15) 210 Reads 8 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 8)

14 May 2026 comments

Of course Tiny is a tall fat guy. Aren't they always? We've also met a man named Lion. I wonder what they'll have to tell Law. Tiny said he's seen Doc. That sounds promising. Are we at a turning point in the mystery, or headed up a blind alley. Let's join Law and see. ENJOY!

9.6 (14) 146 Reads 13 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 7)

13 May 2026 comments

In this chapter, Law meets an angry young man. Law was once one of them, and his capacity for anger likely remains. Will the two be able to reach an understanding, or will they lock horns like two stags over a doe? I hope that's a correct simile. I don't know a thing about deers.

9.5 (11) 199 Reads 13 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 6)

11 May 2026 comments

Law is setting out to find Doc. First we need to know a little more about the man. Who is he? Why is a physician working in the kitchen at Walt's Special and living on Law's couch? Let's join Law's memory and find out. Enjoy!

9.8 (14) 162 Reads 12 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 5)

10 May 2026 comments

Bea Arlott is back. Do you remember her? Apparently she's learning to ride a horse in the dining room of Walt's Special. That's probably not true. Let's join Law to find out what she is up to. ENJOY!

9.6 (13) 148 Reads 12 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 4)

9 May 2026 comments

In this chapter Law heads down to the restaurant to get some work done. He's planning to count the inventory and do the books. How far do you think he'll get? You'll have to read to see. ENJOY!

8.6 (14) 114 Reads 12 Min

The Relentless Passage of Time (ch. 3)

8 May 2026 comments

How does one describe a war to another who has never been in one? Is it possible to make them understand? Law is going to try his best. He's also going to meet someone who will make a big difference in his life. Let's see how he makes out.

9.9 (12) 149 Reads 15 Min