Recovered Files from the 2023 Powdertown Expedition Compiled and transcribed by J.E. Hamelton Jr. Author’s Introduction There’s a place north of Keokuk that locals don’t talk about much anymore. They call it Powdertown, though on maps it’s marked as Mooar. A century ago, it was the largest black powder plant in the world — a maze of buildings owned by DuPont, where men worked with the quiet...
James E. Hamelton Jr. is an author, entrepreneur, and creative visionary behind The Inkstand, where thought and storytelling intertwine. His debut epic novel, An Enchanted Heart, introduced readers to his gift for weaving emotion, mythology, and human truth into vivid, enduring worlds. From the haunting banks of the Mississippi River to the quiet pulse of small-town life, his work explores the beauty and complexity of the human spirit. When he isn’t writing or developing new ventures under Hamelton Brands LLC, he continues to expand his literary universe with stories that challenge, inspire, and linger long after the final page.