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A Bristo Hudson Short Story
by Adam Howard
In a quiet clock shop on the cobbled streets of Savannah, Georgia, time begins to whisper.
Bristo Hudson never expected to find himself tangled in a decades-old mystery when he stepped into McCready’s Clock Shop. But when the elderly clockmaker disappears, and a hidden drawer reveals a weathered Bible, an old photograph, and a hand-drawn map, Bristo is thrust into a story long buried beneath gears, secrets, and silence.
As Bristo begins his search for answers, he uncovers more than missing persons and misplaced time. He unearths a painful past, where a man named Tobias Wynn once stood at the center of a betrayal that shattered reputations and broke trust. Now, hiding in a forgotten chapel on Savannah’s riverfront, Tobias is ready to face what he ran from—and Bristo is the only man who can help him do it with integrity.
Guided by wisdom, scripture, and the whispers of an old pastor’s journal, Bristo Hudson steps into the role he was born to fill: not just a keeper of clocks, but a keeper of justice. Alongside Pastor Elijah, Clara Mae, and a few well-placed allies, he walks the line between justice and mercy to bring hidden truths into the light.
But when McCready returns and reveals he orchestrated the mystery all along—not to expose someone, but to heal something—Bristo begins to see that time doesn’t erase wounds. It simply reveals who’s still standing.
The Clockmaker’s Secret is the first short story in the Bristo Hudson Chronicles, an ongoing series filled with mystery, legacy, faith, and the kind of old-fashioned courage the world still needs. Each story introduces a new adventure woven together by Bristo’s quiet presence, strong convictions, and unshakable code. Many more adventures await you!
Features include:
• A letter From the Desk of Bristo Hudson
• A devotional reflection titled Keepers of the Legacy
• Vocabulary glossary “Bristo’s Word Watch” for young readers
Whether you’re a fan of mysteries, moral storytelling, or simply love a well-told tale set beneath the Spanish moss, The Clockmaker’s Secret is a story where time reveals what matters most.
Author of faith-filled fiction and devotionals that stir the heart, spark courage, and point readers to hope.
Adam Howard is a storyteller, worship pastor, and founder of Truly Salty Publishing. Blending heartfelt narratives with timeless truth, his books explore the power of faith, legacy, and redemption. Whether writing biblical fiction like The Warrior’s Song, devotional works like Heart of Faith, or middle-grade adventures in The Bristo Hudson Chronicles, Adam crafts stories that inspire readers to live with purpose and stand firm in their faith. His passion is to raise up a generation of worshipers, leaders, and truth-tellers—through books, music, and ministry. Adam lives on the Georgia coast with his wife Marcia, their two children, and his ever-growing stack of story ideas. When he’s not writing or leading worship, you’ll find him dreaming up new ways to help families, churches, and kids live salty, faith-forward lives.
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