Lance Hansmann is a lifelong storyteller with a deep love for history and narrative. A proud sixth-generation resident of Steamboat Rock, Iowa—a quaint village nestled along the Iowa River—Lance grew up immersed in the rhythms of small-town life and the echoes of local legend.It was there, during his youth, where he first heard whispers of the infamous Rainsbarger gang. Their tale of crime and controversy fascinated him and ultimately inspired his debut novel.Blending a keen eye for historic