The Raids: The Nickel Range Trilogy, Volume 1

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Set in the spring of 1963, the story follows nineteen-year-old Jake McCool as he embarks on his first shift underground in a hard rock mine in the "Nickel Capital of the World." Amidst the backdrop of the Cold War, Jake finds himself drawn into a fierce inter-union conflict, reflecting the broader ideological struggles stemming from the aftermath of the Second World War. This coming-of-age tale intertwines personal growth with the complexities of labor and political tensions of the era.