No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Lietha Wards This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Published by the author. This is for those who enjoy a historical novel, the supernatural, and romance. Also, let’s not forget the villain, a sexy mysterious hero, a beautiful strong-willed heroine, and the struggle between good and evil. Prologue: Bakersfield 1872 Butch McAllister stepped out of the front doors of his hotel onto the rough planked boardwalk as the dark curtain of the night set. There was a slight breeze, and because of the dryness this time of year, it kicked up dust devils in the street. Yet, Butch’s suit never had a speck of dirt on it. It was immaculate, and it was also intentional.
