3 Dark Secrets from Gold Rush California
The Real Stories Behind the Of Gold & Blood Series
The stories in these novels are fiction — but the history is real.
Discover the true stories behind the photography, child trafficking, and famous female performers of Gold Rush California.
What You’ll Discover
Pioneer Photographers
Discover how the first photographers of Gold Rush California captured frontier life — and sometimes preserved evidence of terrible crimes.
The Stolen Children of the Gold Rush
Learn the shocking true stories of child trafficking, orphan exploitation, and families torn apart during the California Gold Rush.
The Queens of the Goldfields
Meet the singers, dancers, and actresses who became some of the most powerful and wealthy women in Gold Rush California.
About the Series
The Of Gold & Blood series explores life on California’s Gold Rush frontier, where fortunes are made and lost, secrets run deep, and justice often comes at a price.
Each book is a standalone historical mystery inspired by real events, weaving together frontier danger, family betrayal, hidden conspiracies, and the untold stories of Gold Rush California.