This historical fiction is set in 1920/21 & chronicles the real Battle of Blair Mountain, which was between the coal mines and the miners who were trying to improve the horrible conditions & unionize. The author has included real people & others inspired by real people. It is a very educational read but suffers a little due to keeping true to the real story and the number of characters. It is, however, a fascinating, albeit violent, story. 3.75/5