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New Historical Novel Titled, "Pikeville" by Dan Conti Explores a Community at a Crossroads in 1920s Kentucky
Pikeville, the latest novel by Dan Conti, offers a gripping glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history, set against the backdrop of a small Appalachian town grappling with industrialization, racial tensions, and social upheaval. Through its characters and interconnected storylines, the novel invites readers to explore issues of justice, identity, and resilience in the face of difficulties.Pikeville by Dan Conti is a mystery, sparked by the discovery of a young Black man's body along the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River. As Sheriff Ben Laurel begins to investigate the suspicious death of Robert Wencelas Grant Jr., a recent transplant and former Negro League baseball player turned coal miner, the narrative expands to reveal the complex social fabric of a community on the brink of transformation.
Set in the town of Pikeville, Kentucky, during the 1920s, the novel captures a moment when industrial growth promised prosperity but also laid bare deep-seated inequalities. The expansion of the coal industry has brought an influx of laborers from across the country and abroad, crowding into makeshift camps and fueling tensions among diverse ethnic groups. Through the eyes of Sheriff Laurel and his earnest young deputy, Sammy Slone, readers witness the personal and political challenges of maintaining order, and seeking truth, in a community where the scales of justice are often unbalanced.
Pikeville is all about legacy, captured through the eyes of John Joseph Laurel, the aging patriarch whose memories stretch back to the Civil War. His reflections offer historical depth to the contemporary struggles facing his son Ben, linking the injustices of the past to those of the present. The novel explores the concept of generational duty and the moral complexities of leadership in a town where progress often benefits the few at the expense of the many.
The author also explores the broader labor movement, including references to the United Mine Workers of America and figures like Mother Jones, highlighting the dangers faced by those who dared to advocate for better working conditions. The involvement of corporate enforcers and the looming presence of the Ku Klux Klan add layers of peril and urgency to the unfolding investigation.
As Ben Laurel dives deeper into the circumstances surrounding Bobby Grant's death, he uncovers a potential murder as well as the forces working to silence dissent and maintain control. Along the way, readers meet a cast of supporting characters, including Eloise Beasley, a wise and compassionate elder whose Sunday morning conversations with Ben serve as moral touchstones throughout the novel.
What readers can expect from Dan Conti's novel is a thoughtful and textured narrative that blends historical detail with compelling drama. It sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of American history while posing enduring questions about fairness, courage, and the cost of economic ambition.
With its evocative setting, multidimensional characters, and timely themes, Pikeville by Dan Conti invites readers to reconsider how history shapes the present, and what it means to stand up for what is right in the face of overwhelming odds. This book is now available for purchase on Amazon and other major retailers.
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