The City of Fire

"The City of Fire" by Grace Livingston Hill is a story set in the peaceful town of Sabbath Valley, where fourteen-year-old Billy Gaston's life takes an exciting turn. While waiting at the Pleasant View train station, eager for a baseball game, Billy overhears a suspicious conversation about a kidnapping. Drawn into a world of intrigue involving a freight agent and a mysterious man, Billy grapples with moral choices as he gets caught up in their shady scheme. The story contrasts Billy's innocent world and the darker side of adult ambition, creating an adventure where loyalty and ethics are put to the test.