The Bells of Autumn

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Set in 1903 Newcastle, Wyoming, the narrative explores the town's struggle to move past its violent history amid rising tensions from a recent murder and ensuing vigilante justice. The story culminates in the lesser-known Battle of Lightning Creek, where local townspeople confront young Sioux hunters. Told through the perspective of a precocious boy and his adoptive father, a pariah with a unique background tied to both the army and Native Americans, the book delves into themes of identity, community conflict, and the quest for justice.