The Dragon's Hearth: A Yreka Rebirth

By Xi Wu Chen

Discover the heartwarming and inspiring tale of The Dragon's Hearth: A Yreka Rebirth by Xi Wu Chen.When Mia Chen, a burned-out Chinese-American tech developer, returns to her struggling hometown of Yreka, California, to care for her aging parents, she brings more than just her Silicon Valley expertise-she carries the hope of renewal. Leaving behind a high-stakes career, Mia reopens her family's shuttered restaurant, The Dragon's Hearth, infusing it with her Cantonese heritage through innovative fusion cuisine. Facing local skepticism and a ruthless corporate rival, she launches Yreka Connect, a digital platform that transforms the town's economy by empowering artisans, farmers, and youth.Set against the rugged beauty of Northern California, this poignant novel blends tradition and technology as Mia navigates family duty, cultural pride, and community resilience. From the sizzle of a wok to the glow of a tablet screen, The Dragon's Hearth: A Yreka Rebirth is a story of a town reborn-where a single hearth ignites a movement, weaving together diverse voices and sparking a brighter future. Perfect for fans of small-town sagas, multicultural narratives, and tales of personal and communal triumph.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FPMXLFZP
• ISBN13: 9798263597849
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"