This is San Diego as you have never known it!
New Town, an exciting slice of history, set in 1902, it tells of San Diego's journey from a dusty, western town where Wyatt Earp roamed the streets, to a modern city on the world stage. The story is told through the eyes of a gutsy young reporter, Mary Kate Riley.Readers will fall in love with Mary Kate as she struggles to find her place in a man's world at a time when the role of women was drastically changing. You'll be there with her as she cuts her teeth covering on what was called "The trial of the century," which pits San Diego against its arch rival Los Angeles.
New Town is full of fascinating characters that were key in moving San Diego into the new century. It is a book that puts you back into those dynamic days; you won't be able to put down.
New Town
A Little About Susan…
Susan Goldbeck has been a writer and storyteller for as long as she can remember. She spent most of her career as a trial lawyer, representing clients for thirty-five years. After practicing law in San Diego, she relocated to the central coast to raise her family and continued practicing there for several years. Later, she wrote and published her own local newspaper, where she honed her storytelling skills. She was also actively involved in local politics, which required her to craft persuasive narratives. Currently, she is working on a sequel to her book "New Town," which explores the world exposition years and is set to be published next year.
