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Susan M. Gordon is a historical fiction author whose work brings overlooked moments of American history vividly to life through compelling characters, emotional storytelling, and meticulous research. Her debut novel, Conflagration: How Love and Courage Survived America’s Deadliest Fire, explores the forgotten tragedy of the 1871 Peshtigo Fire, weaving together themes of love, resilience, community, and survival.

Drawing on survivor accounts, historical records, and extensive research, Susan illuminates the lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, with particular attention to women, immigrants, working-class families, and the Indigenous Menominee community. Her novels honor the courage of those whose stories history has to
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World's Deadliest Wildfire

Does Anyone know where the world's deadliest wildfire took place? Read my book Conflagration: How Love and Courage Survived America’s Deadliest Fire, and you will know. Conflagration How Love And Courage Survived America's Deadliest Fire by Susan M. Gordon Susan M. Gordon Read more of this blog post »
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" The museum is interesting and run by some fine people. In the graveyard, you will see some of the characters buried there. "
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"This was one of those books where I kept saying, "Just one more chapter," until suddenly I was almost finished. The writing made it easy to picture everything without feeling overdone."
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"I love historical fiction that introduces me to something new, and this definitely did that. I found myself reading about the real event after I finished the book. That's always a good sign for me."
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"I closed this book feeling a little emotional. It's heartbreaking at times, but it's also full of hope and resilience. Those are the stories that usually stay with me the longest, and I think this one will."
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This novel was inspired by the forgotten tragedy of the 1871 Peshtigo Fire, the deadliest wildfire in American history. Through extensive historical research and survivor accounts, I wanted to honor t
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This novel was inspired by the forgotten tragedy of the 1871 Peshtigo Fire, the deadliest wildfire in American history. Through extensive historical research and survivor accounts, I wanted to honor t
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“This is how we face big days. We rock, and we breathe, and we remember we’re loved.”
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“This is how we face big days. We rock, and we breathe, and we remember we’re loved.”
― Susan M. Gordon, Conflagration: How Love And Courage Survived America's Deadliest Fire

“This is how we face big days. We rock, and we breathe, and we remember we’re loved.”
― Susan M. Gordon, Conflagration: How Love And Courage Survived America's Deadliest Fire

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