Where my research takes me: the Great Blizzard of 1888

by K.B. Owen ~ As a historical mystery author, it’s an absolute thrill to be able to use an interesting tidbit discovered during my research. When I read about the Great Blizzard of 1888, I knew it had potential to add a fun snowbound-thriller element to the mystery I was writing, THE CASE OF THE RELUCTANT WITNESS. (More on my new release at the end).

“Wreck at Coleman’s Station, NY & Harlem RR,” March 13, 1888, nyamcenterforhistory.org

They had no warning.

The late ...