Chapter 29Vokkel's house is in Pacific Heights, not far from my apartment. It's an impressive and rather stunning Second Empire Victorian, with a slate mansard roof, double door entrance, and central tower that rises above the main structure. The rich Charleston Green paint (so dark it was almost black) compliments the rich greens of the ivy-covered brick wall enclosure. I had only been inside once, and I was there against my will, more or less. It was in my early days as a ghost killer and I'd just learned about Vokkel. Stupidity and curiosity spurred me to stake out his house, and I was caught red-handed by Edgar. He used his unusual ability to “persuade” people, and without really knowing what was happening, I found myself inside the house. I'd managed to regain my senses and get the he
