Water Fire Steam is an engaging story of one man’s journey to redemption in the face of adversity. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing American West, Rolla Alan Jones’s story follows his rise and fall as he is blamed for a fire that destroys much of Spokane Falls and its new water system. This compelling novel offers readers insight into 1880s society, morality, and hope.
The vivid writing transports readers to another time and place, providing an immersive experience. The characters are varied, offering an insider’s view of how individuals were affected by the disaster. Every page brings fresh surprises as Jones’s life unfolds with ups and downs worthy of a true hero. Water Fire Steam is sure to captivate readers, with its heart-warming story of struggle and redemption.
This book deserves five stars for its fantastic characters, unexpected plot twists, and moving story. Book lovers everywhere need to add Water Fire Steam to their list of must-reads. The story holds within it lessons of faith, strength, and hope. It is a powerful, moving tale that documents the real-life struggles of those who lived during this time period in history. It is sure to become a classic that will be treasured by readers for many years to come. If you are looking for a great book to get lost in, then look no further – Water Fire Steam is definitely your go-to choice. Highly recommended!
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Water Fire Steam
The year is 1884. Rolla Alan Jones, an ambitious dreamer fresh out of an East Coast engineering school, is commissioned to design and build the first water system in Spokane Falls, Washington, a booming town of twenty-thousand. He is everyone’s golden boy for five years until the city burns down on August 4, 1889. The once-celebrated engineer is scapegoated for the catastrophe alleging his system yielded inadequate water pressure. Asked to resign, betrayed by his friends, shunned by the community, and abandoned by his pregnant wife and three-year-old son, Rolla must find the strength to reinvent himself or return to New York as an abject failure. Based on a true story, Water Fire Steam is a story of forgiveness and redemption for anyone who has ever had to claw their way back from an unwarranted accusation.
“The initial inebriation snuck up on me with a tickle. Light as a gossamer of steam, I floated about the room, hearing music from every direction. Giddiness suddenly pounced in like a puppy at play. The world was right once more—everything moving in a dandy direction. Laughter bubbled up in me as I moved around the house. Shrieks, whoops, howls, hisses—hysterical laughter flooded in from voices outside my head. They laughed at me. I cackled back. They laughed more. I tee-heed. Everything sounded uproarious until the whisper of Sadie’s ghostly voice fell over me.”
