Miles Athey releases a new book with a signing Saturday

After recently completing the third book in the Crab Creek Chronicles trilogy, Miles Athey is having a book-signing event at Uniquely Washington on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. until noon. The third book titled The Dynasty, takes place in Ritzville in the year 1882 and follows a variety of characters on their life journeys.

The historical fiction book is based on a combination of historical facts and lore from the community. Athey said he grew up listening to the stories of the old timers in Ritzville and their stories helped fuel his interest in writing a book. As Athey explains, the book...