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The Towpath: History, Mystery, and the Making of a Thriller
Sep
9

The Towpath: History, Mystery, and the Making of a Thriller

What secrets lie buried beneath the trails, forests, and waterways of the Cuyahoga Valley?

Join Northeast Ohio author Jonathan Walter for a fascinating presentation exploring the real history, legends, folklore, and hidden influences behind his time-travel suspense thriller, THE TOWPATH. Drawing from the rich heritage of the Ohio & Erie Canal, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Indigenous history, local mysteries, and forgotten lore, Walter will reveal how Northeast Ohio itself became a character in the novel.

Perfect for readers, history enthusiasts, and fans of suspense, this engaging talk blends storytelling, regional history, and behind-the-scenes insight into the creative process behind THE TOWPATH and its companion novella, THE LOST DIARY OF GIL STANFORD.

Copies of THE TOWPATH will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation.

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Author Event: Museum Musings Book Club at Hower House
Mar
2

Author Event: Museum Musings Book Club at Hower House

Come see Jon discuss his inspirations for THE TOWPATH, which include the local facts, lore, and legends that helped shape the novel. Following the discussion, hang out for a Q&A with Jon and pick up your own signed copy! Call the University of Akron Hower House Museum to make your reservations: 330.972.6909. You may also email your RSVP to Dawn Wiltheiss at dmm47@uakron.edu. (Reservations are encouraged but not required). 

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Three books are laid out on a wooden table. The first is titled 'Ghosts and Legends of Northern Ohio' with a dark cover featuring a statue and a dark sky. The second is titled 'Cleveland's Neighborhood Taverns' with a cover showing a black and white
A table with a red tablecloth displaying a promotional stand for a book titled "The Towpath" by Jonathan Walter, several copies of the book, a bowl of candy, and some papers. There are three empty green chairs with patterned upholstery background.
Table with a red tablecloth displaying multiple copies of books, including 'The Forget-Me-Not Library,' 'The Town Path,' and 'At the Coffee Shop,' arranged in stacks at a book fair or signing event.
Two men standing inside a bar or pub, holding books and smiling at the camera. One man is wearing a plaid shirt and glasses, the other a white long sleeve shirt and sneakers. The bar has neon signs, shelves with bottles, and a few patrons sitting at
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A man giving a presentation to an audience in a room with large windows, a large screen displaying information about Le Griffon, and several seated attendees.
A man standing at a wooden podium in a room, looking at a silver laptop, with a large screen to his left displaying a presentation slide with a purple lantern and text. There are empty chairs arranged in rows in front of him, and a clock, American fl
A brochure for the book "The Towpath" by Jonathan Walter displayed on a counter at a library or bookstore, with promotional material for an author event on September 24. Behind the brochure, there are stacks of cups, pens, and a cash register, sugges
Whiteboard sign advertising a book discussion event for 'The Towpath' by Jonathan Walter, scheduled for September 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Akron-Summit County Public Library, with details for registration and purchase.
Table set up with copies of the book "The Towpath" by Jonathan Walter, promotional materials, and pens, for a book signing or display event, in a room with beige walls, wooden door, and colorful storage bins on shelves.
A paperback novel titled 'The Towpath' by Jonathan Walter, with a yellow sticky note on top that says 'Yours to take'. The book cover features a spiral of clock faces on a dark background.
A table set up for a book signing event with copies of 'The Towpath' by Jonathan Walter, a promotional poster, and a laptop displaying information about the book, surrounded by bookshelves filled with various books.
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Author Jonathan Walter standing behind a table with multiple copies of his book, 'The Towpath,' at a book signing or promotional event in a conference room.
An empty conference room with rows of black chairs facing a projection screen displaying a presentation titled 'False Lights, Shipwrecks, Beaver Wars, & Local Legends' by Jonathan Walter, with a graphic of a lighthouse.
An empty classroom or lecture hall with multiple rows of beige chairs facing a large screen displaying a presentation titled 'False Lights, Shipwrecks, Beaver Wars, & Local Legends.' The room has a high ceiling with white acoustic panels, wooden wall
A printed schedule of author events at a library, including photos and descriptions of four authors and their books, with event dates and times.
A man giving a presentation in front of an audience of mostly older women. A large screen behind him displays a black and white photo of four young men and some text introducing Jon, including personal background and writing achievements.
A decorated birthday cake with the words "The Towpath" and a road design, surrounded by fall leaves, on a table with other desserts.
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Event flyer for a presentation titled 'The Towpath' by Jonathan Walter, hosted by Broadview Heights Historical Society & Museum, scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at Broadview Heights Community Center, Willow Room, 9543 Broadview
Two men standing behind a table promoting a book titled 'The Towpath.' One man is wearing glasses and a gray blazer, and the other is wearing a brown leather jacket with camouflage sleeves. There are people in the background at an indoor event.
People at an indoor event, with a man explaining something to two women at a display table with books and a sign titled 'The Towpath'; others are seated or standing around in the background, with various artwork on the walls.