Hour Glass: A Novel of Calamity Jane

Hour Glass is a novel that explores the life of Calamity Jane and her relationship with Jimmy and Hour. It is set in the lawless town of Deadwood,South Dakota.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 20 February 2018
Publisher: Amberjack Publishing Company

Set in the lawless town of Deadwood, South Dakota, Hour Glass offers an intimate glimpse into the woman behind the legend of Calamity Jane, told through the eyes of twelve-year-old Jimmy Glass. After their father falls gravely ill with smallpox, Jimmy and his sister, Hour, travel into Deadwood in search of help. While their father is in quarantine, the two form unbreakable bonds with the surrogate family that emerges from the tragedy of loss.

In a place where life is fleeting and families are torn apart by disease, death, and desperation, a surprising array of Deadwood's inhabitants surround Jimmy, Hour, and Jane. There, in the most unexpected of places, they find a family protecting them from the uncertainty and chaos that surrounds them all.

As Jimmy and Hour navigate the perilous streets of Deadwood, they encounter a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique story and motivations. From the enigmatic and dangerous Doc Holliday to the kind-hearted and resourceful Calamity Jane, these individuals shape the course of Jimmy's journey and offer him solace and guidance in the face of adversity.

Through their experiences in Deadwood, Jimmy and Hour learn the importance of family, resilience, and the power of community. They witness the struggles and triumphs of the town's inhabitants, and come to understand the complexities of the human condition.

Hour Glass is a poignant and powerful tale that explores the complexities of identity, loss, and the search for belonging. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the strength of the bonds that can be formed in the most unexpected of places.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 134 x 204 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781944995492