Devil's Thumb - Couverture souple

Jorgensen, Dan

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798890222756

Editeur : Speaking Volumes, LLC, 2025

Synopsis

Autumn, 1925 and residents of the Black Hills mining town of Keystone, South Dakota are excitedly awaiting the start of nearby Mount Rushmore, one of the most ambitious carving projects the world has ever known.

But two vicious murders, the discovery of a Bootleg whisky operation linked to Chicago mobster Al Capone, and the kidnapping of Hot Springs Star reporter Minnie Thompson are threatening to derail famed sculptor Gutzon Borglum’s epic plans. Enlisting the help of fearless biplane pilot Kallie Sinclair and a host of Keystone volunteers, including Ben Black Elk—one day to be known as “The Fifth Face on Mount Rushmore” —U.S. Marshal Al Twocrow finds himself on a collision course with the outlaws and a monumental showdown at the place the locals call, “The Devil’s Thumb.”

“I had a wonderful time reading this book. Jorgensen does a masterful job of weaving together a great story rich in detail and historical context.” —Carolyn Amiet, author, journalist and professor

“A very enjoyable read; well-written, well-researched, a great cast of characters and an intriguing plot. I particularly enjoyed the background pertaining to Mt. Rushmore.” —Dave Sorenson, Truman, MN teacher, author and historian

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

A native of Minnesota, Dan Jorgensen grew up on a South Dakota farm, attended a one-room country school and was the first member of his family to attend college, earning degrees in journalism and public relations from South Dakota State University with further coursework in creative writing and film at Colorado State University. A U.S. Army infantry veteran, he also is an Honor Graduate from the U.S. Defense Information School (DINFOS). He has had a long career as a writer, editor, and educator, winning awards for his work in all three fields. The author of 10 books, 3 songs and a one-act play, he also has contributed to two anthologies and written hundreds of news, sports and feature stories, both as a journalist and in public relations. He is a frequent presenter on the topics "Storytelling: From Journalism to Creative Writing" and "The Writing Life." Dan and his wife Susan live in Milliken, CO and are the parents of two adult daughters - one whose family lives in Longmont, CO, and the other whose family lives in Silver Spring, MD. He is a member of the Council for Advancement & Support of Education (CASE); the Historical Novel Society; the Historical Writers of America; the National Association of Science Writers; Rotary International, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Speaking Volumes, LLC
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798890222756
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 316
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