The Great Fire

Join award-winning author Jim Murphy as he transports you to the harrowing night of the 1871 Chicago fire, where a small barn blaze rapidly escalates into a catastrophic inferno that engulfs the city. Through vivid storytelling and firsthand accounts from survivors, Murphy captures the chaos and desperation as residents attempt to escape the flames. Narrated by John McDonough, this gripping account not only portrays the disaster but also highlights the resilience of a city rising from the ashes.