As stated on last weeks post, I'm giving away three copies of my book, ABSOLUTION'S CURSE, via a Goodreads giveaway. The contest will accept entries until July 7th.
To those who've already entered, thank you.
To those who are still to enter, thank you too.
If you don't mind, I'd like to take this week to say a few words about the story and offer up a short read, free to all.
While researching locations and time frames for ABSOLUTION'S CURSE, I stumbled across a true life tale of tragedy and sacrifice.
St. Louis of 1849 was brimming with excitement and new found wealth due to a growing expansion westward. When gold was discovered in California, St. Louis became the launching board for fortune seekers.
All of that I knew before starting my research, but I didn't know about The Great Fire of 1849 which almost destroyed the town. I didn't know about the daring and heroic efforts to save what would become one of our most important cities.
I'm posting a short story I wrote about the fire. It's not an excerpt from my book, but it does give a glimpse into the time and setting.
I hope you enjoy it.
Lance (C.L.) Blanton
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