What was life was like after the Great Spokane Fire of 1889?

In her novel, "Fire Season," Leyna Krow weaves together three fictional accounts of life after the Spokane Fire of 1889 — following the grifters, con artists, and incompetent leaders trying to build their reputation and make a quick buck in Spokane.

In 1889, a fire tore through the city of Spokane Falls.

The city, which we now just call Spokane, was devastated, the downtown area nearly razed.

There’s a lot we know about the fire — it destroyed 32 square blocks, it likely started at Wolfe’s lunch counter, and there was one fatality.

There’s also a lot we don't know — like who or what started the fire, and the stories of people affected by the disaster.

That's where author Leyna Krow steps in, with her novel, "Fire Season," which came out earlier this month.

Krow spoke with Soundside about the book and her connections to Spokane.