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Cover of the novel The Cottage Industry by Edward McSweegan

The Cottage Industry

1922 along the Connecticut Shoreline

Cover of the novel The Fever Hut by Edward McSweegan

The Fever Hut

1898 in Havana, Cuba

Cover of the novel Shadow of the Moon by Edward McSweegan

Shadow of the Moon

The 1878 Total Solar Eclipse in Denver, Colorado

What people are saying

The Fever Hut is a beautifully written account of those few years in Cuba from 1898 onward. McSweegan has seamlessly incorporated well-known medical, political, and military figures of the time into a well-woven fictional account of an ordinary… Readers’ Favorite

McSweegan seamlessly weaves together traditional frontier story elements with the sociological battles of the emerging Suffragette and women’s equality movements, then adds a hearty portion of astronomy. An enjoyable western with contemporary sensitivities. Kirkus Reviews (Shadow of the Moon)

A taste of the rough and tumble, gun-toting Old West with a sprinkle of romance create just the right blend of adventure and suspense amid scientific discovery. A highly recommended read! GoodReads Review of Shadow of the Moon

..a look at a post-war journey that will touch the heart. Highly recommended. Historical Novel Society review of The Cottage Industry

For fans of historical fiction interested in developments in medicine, The Fever Hut is an informative and engaging read. …readers will welcome the novel for the well-crafted setting and the fresh plot centering around advances in disease. Historical Novel Society

Excellent writing and a unique look into history combined with an engaging story earn The Cottage Industry a four out of five writing. Historical Fiction Co.

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