Grey Ghost Mysteries
Grey Ghost Mysteries

Three books. One town. One legacy.

Historical fiction inspired by the people, places, legends, and mysteries of Chillicothe, Illinois.

Explore The Chillicothe Collection: stories where local history, Grey Ghost tradition, and small-town mystery come together.

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The Chillicothe Collection

A cleaner path into the stories.

Start with the collection, then choose the book, interview, event, or author page that interests you most.

The Night the Name Was Spoken book cover 1937-1938

The Night the Name Was Spoken

The origin story behind the Grey Ghosts nickname and the tradition it inspired.

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Whispers in a Ghost Town book cover 1952

Whispers in a Ghost Town

A Chillicothe mystery featuring Second Street, Shore Acres, City Hall, and buried secrets.

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Autumn on the Edge book cover 1957

Autumn on the Edge

A Grey Ghosts mystery set during Chillicothe's unforgettable 1957 football season.

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About the Author

Brian L. Fislar writes from community memory.

Brian is an author and community historian whose books preserve the people, places, traditions, and Grey Ghost stories of Chillicothe, Illinois.

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Featured Interview

From Hometown Voice to Author!

Hear Brian discuss the inspiration behind the books, the role of local history, and how Chillicothe shaped his creativity.

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Upcoming appearance

Meet Local Author Brian L. Fislar

Friday, September 25, 2026: 4-7 PM at City Park

Saturday, September 26, 2026: 10 AM-2 PM at Ghosts in the Gallery, downtown Chillicothe