{"product_id":"the-ghoul-of-christmas-past-9781036708665","title":"The Ghoul of Christmas Past","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'There is never anything disappointing about a Steve Higgs story. If you enjoy well-paced, humorous, snarky stories, you'll love this and ALL of his other titles.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTwas the day before Christmas and Michael Michaels is about to upset his wife. Recent adventures with his son, Tempest, have piqued his need for a little more action in his life ...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ... but when he finds himself facing off against a giant ghoul a few hours later, he begins to think he should have listened to Mary and stayed at home.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In trouble with the police, in trouble with his wife, and generally just in trouble, Michael Michaels knows he has uncovered a mystery, but just what the heck is going on?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A theft from a museum, a missing man, and a scary figure lurking in the shadows ... what do they add up to?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Michael has no idea, but he's going to find out. With a little help from a certain bookshop owner and his assistants, Tempest's dad has only a few hours to solve this case.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e But when the chips are down, does he have what it takes to come up with a cool line at the right time? Or is he just another pensioner trying to do more than his old bones will allow?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe paranormal? It's all nonsense, but proving it might just get them all killed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Only Steve could weave such an excellent story with these ingredients. Exciting and engaging and just a bit wacky. Great read.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vinci Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781036708665\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.44d","brand":"Steve Higgs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51911666663605,"sku":"9781036708665","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_db8f6f66-1ec5-464d-8ced-ab73e31a83e7.jpg?v=1761057165","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-ghoul-of-christmas-past-9781036708665","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}