DUST UNDER OUR FEET (The Saga of an Irish American Family) is available September 1, 2025, from Amazon Books!

In the spring of 1844, Bernard McBrennen gathers his family on the rugged western coast of Ireland, their hearts full of hope and trepidation. With little more than dreams and determination, they board a three-mast sailing ship bound for America, unaware that the seven-week voyage will be only the beginning of a journey filled with tragedy, passion, riches, heartbreak, and perseverance.

From the storm-tossed Atlantic to the fertile fields of southern Wisconsin, Dust Under Our Feet follows four generations of a family driven by ambition and bound by blood. As they carve a life from the wilderness, the McBrennens face brutal winters, backbreaking labor, and the ever-present threat of violence. Bandits lurk in the shadows, and fortune beckons from the distant gold fields of California, tempting the bold and the reckless alike.

But the McBrennens are not content with mere survival. With grit and cunning, they build one of the richest farms in the region, only to see their legacy tested by internal strife and external enemies. From mysterious treasure hunts that blur the line between right and wrong, to the rise of a shadowy business empire in the heart of Chicago, their story is one of relentless ambition—and the price it demands.

As the decades unfold, love and loyalty are tested by betrayal and greed. A bloody shootout adds a new chapter in the family’s tragedy. A chilling encounter with ruthless kidnappers threatens to unravel everything they’ve built, forcing the family to confront the darkest corners of their past and the uncertain promise of their future.

Sweeping in scope and rich in historical detail, Dust Under Our Feet is a breathtaking saga of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of family. Perfect for fans of epic historical fiction, this novel delivers heart-pounding suspense, unforgettable characters, and a vivid portrait of American immigration.