In "Paper Ghosts," journalist Fenn Cooper is on the brink of losing his career unless he delivers a captivating story. His quest for salvation leads him to the colorful troupe of a traveling circus in Ithaca, New York, a once-famed silent film hub. There, he meets Zena, a little person fortune teller with a mysterious gift, and Holey John, a tormented Vietnam veteran. Meanwhile, Hollywood executive Marvin Brinks faces his own crisis, entangled in a century-old contract and guilty of embezzling millions. As he hires an assassin to silence potential threats, Fenn uncovers a sinister link between the circus, the contracts, and a series of chilling murders. With Zena and Holey John in the crosshairs, Fenn must unravel Brinks' dark secrets to halt the assassin's deadly agenda. "Paper Ghosts" weaves a thrilling narrative where destiny and danger collide, leaving readers questioning who will survive the final act.