Blood Tracks

Although it was wonderful visiting with Helen and Milo again this book was more difficult to follow than the first, Steel Ashes. The plot is more convoluted and the tone is much darker.I would still recommend it for those who read the first book.

The second in the series of Pittsburgh at the turn of the century, this one keeps up the pace of its first book. Though Helen is much angrier in this book than in the first, it's not too distracting. All the other fine qualites, the mood and historical detail and romantic touch continues here nicely. An interesting book to read.

I read "Blood Tracks" very soon after I read the author's previous work, "Steel Ashes". I found the plot and characters to be mesmerizing. The depiction of the heroine, Helen Sorby, working at the Westinghouse plant was facinating to read, especially for today's working women. As in "Steel Ashes", it is difficult to sort out the villians from the heros. The mystery truly keeps you guessing. Fine crafted stories such as these, give one a true appreciation for what our grandparents endured when they immigrated to this country. I anticipate the arrival of her next book, "Coal Bones".