An Atrocious Affair: The Todd County Frontier Killings of 1879

Set in 19th-century Minnesota, "An Atrocious Affair" recounts a series of dramatic criminal events in the town of Ward and East Ward, based on contemporary newspaper reports. The narrative explores the swift justice meted out to an outlaw family amidst a community gripped by fear, offering a compelling look into the darker aspects of frontier life. This account blends crime reporting with historical storytelling, providing a vivid portrait of a tumultuous time in rural America.