Dedication
Dedicated to the rebels among us and those who work on land and at sea.
INTRODUCTION
Like so many other deprived communities in this land of opportunity and abundance, the town of Silvercreek, nestled in the deep forests of Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula and surrounded by some of the most valuable timber on the planet, is bankrupt. Conflicts over how to care for the forests have eroded public trust in forest communities, its residents are in hopeless despair, and its landscape has become a potential tinderbox.
Between business closures and recurring wildfires, residents wonder if it’s time to leave Silvercreek and start over. But where? Small towns across America face the same daunting challenges.
When Los Angeles-based journalist Grace Newman begins asking tough questions, the spotted owl totem is presented as the easiest answer; real answers are much harder to find. To uncover the reality of the loss of social license for those who work on land and sea in the age of environmentalism and globalization, Grace is forced to work with Jackson Armstrong, a third-generation logger, and others in Silvercreek, people she deeply distrusts.
As they move forward, their research uncovers hidden layers of dark allegiances and exposes hidden agendas that are aligned. What they learn leads to troubling conclusions and dangerous territory, including murder, love, and betrayal.
If you care about forests and are concerned about globalization and its impact on small towns and villages, about the power, funding, and influence of corporate, political, and environmental alliances, you will find The Dark Side of Hunger Mountain an action-packed novel for those who think deeply and care greatly about nature and the future.
DISCLAIMER AND WARNING: While the historical events, institutions, agencies, and many locations and statistics are real, the characters and their worlds are imaginary and include adult themes and violence. The author reserves all worldwide rights to The Dark Side of Hunger Mountain. You may not sell or reproduce any part of this work without the written consent of the copyright holder. Copyright © 2023, 2024, 2025. T.H. PLATT.
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