Genealogical Society Sets Feb. 20 Meeting

The Delaware County Genealogical Society is pleased to announce that Oklahoma author, Gean. Atkinson, will continue his statewide book tour at our February 20th meeting. Designated by the Oklahoma Centennial Commission as an official Oklahoma Centennial Project, critically acclaimed “Bloodmoon at Cabin Creek”, is a time travel story that heralds the exploits of a Cherokee Confederate soldier in the Battle of Cabin Creek, close to what is now Strang, OK The soldier is mysteriously jerked from the fierce battle in 1864 only to find himself stranded in 2007 in the midst of an entirely new set of incredible dangers and adventures. Struggle after struggle face First Sergeant Gus Rider CSA in his breakneck effort to save his family and army from 170 years away. It is a story that is heart stopping until an ending that will surprise, no matter how perceptive the reader.

“Bloodmoon at Cabin Creek” is Mr. Atkinson’s third book. His first, “Pilots of My Soul”, was published in 1988 and his second novel, “Internal Invasion”, was published in 2001 and optioned for a screenplay the following year.

An advertising executive, Mr. Atkinson is a former member of the OK House of Representatives, continuing a family tradition of elected service to his state begun by his Cherokee ancestors in 1877; and, he is currently secretary of the Cherokee National Historical Society.

A graduate of the 2003 FBI Citizens’ Academy, Mr. Atkinson was a decorated Marine Officer in Vietnam and a Navy Captain in Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

Mr. Atkinson will sign books at the Delaware County Genealogical Society meeting, Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at 7 pm at the Grove Public Library. The book is $24.95 and can be purchased at the book signing.

Friends of the Grove Public Library and the general public are invited to attend the meeting. Refreshments will be served.