[ Yes, there is definitely something about this man in particular that he can't exactly pinpoint and that alone has him... not on edge, but aware, for the time being. ]

Perhaps partially.

[ Where else better to find such literature concerning other topics of interest? ]

I have heard this place is home to those who are what some consider to be more mystical and strange.

[ A nice way to put it, perhaps? ]

I simply thought to pass through and see for myself.