Below the Horizon
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INTRODUCTION
During the Great Depression of the 1930’s, many people migrated from the Midwest to California
Lee Mick has written about the people who chose to stay on their farms. Some remained in the dust bowls because they simply did not have the money to leave. Some stayed because they were afraid to leave, but others stayed because they had the courage to do so.
The characters in Below the Horizon are fictional, yet they are real. They are the quintessence of men and women of the Great Depression years. They loved and hated. They worked and played. They laughed and cried. They shared and stole. But, most important, a few of them were able to survive with a bit of dignity, even though some of them turned to ways outside the law in order to feed their families.
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About the Book
Charlie-Not-Afraid-of-His-Horse, Lee Mick''s first published novel received wide acclaim for his memorable characters of Charlie, Beth and Walk-Behind as well as for his historical accuracy.
His uncanny ability to create living characters from fiction continues in "Below the Horizon". It is the moving tale of a small town in the dustbowl years; but mostly it is the story of three brothers-in-law and how they help each other survive.
Ed Kaufman, the oldest brother-in-law, as well as the sheriff, is basically an honest man, but understands that hard times call for ingenuity.
Dietz Titus, a brother-in-law and master-maker of whiskey is a self-taught philosopher and farmer who believes his wife, Katie, and children are worth the risk of bootlegging.
Frank Hagen, the youngest brother-in-law, is on the brink of losing his farm due to drought. His wife, Tracy, is unable to conquer fears from her staunch Catholic upbringing, but with Katie''s help she backs Frank in his bootlegging endeavors.
From out of the dust comes a man of the times...Willie Loop. He hitches a ride with Frank at the communal water well and soon becomes a part of the team.
This dynamic tale of survival gives kudos to the outlaws, who in this story are the good guys.
About the Author
Lee Mick was born in Tipton, a small
Mick is a licensed commercial pilot. He and his wife owned and operated the smallest commercial airline at an international airport on the
While not in the Pacific, he and his wife were licensed owners and trainers of thoroughbred racehorses. They now maintain a permanent residence in