Get ready to immerse yourself in a world on the brink in Before the Coming Dawn by Steven L Ririe, a compelling work of fiction set just before the American Civil War (Copyright © 2025) available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43vfx2m

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In the seemingly tranquil town of New Harmony, Indiana, a palpable tension hangs in the air, mirroring the divided nation. As a mysterious beast emerges from the shadowy gorge near a fictional Mount Erebus, fear grips the hearts of the townsfolk.... Meanwhile, the town’s mayor appears to hold an almost supernatural sway, his influence growing with the crops under a newly returned sun....

Follow the intertwining fates of characters like Jonathan