Paperback: Montana 1917-1918, A Historical Novella Steven D. Helgerson/Categories: Fiction In A Country Doctor and the Epidemics, author Steven Helgerson—public health expert and former Montana State Medical Officer—brings to life a small-town physician caught in the grip of war, natural disasters, political paranoia, and deadly disease. As influenza rips through an already-battered Montana community, one grieving doctor must confront the limits of medicine, the weight of loss, and the fragility of hope. Set during the deadliest flu epidemic of the 20th century Evokes the hardships of WWI-era rural America Features true-to-life medical and historical details Explores themes of grief, resilience, and moral courage Written by a physician with decades of public health experience Perfect for readers who love historical fiction rooted in real events, especially those drawn to medical drama, small-town resilience, and untold stories of America's past