In the seething underbelly of 1880s Chicago, corruption flows like whiskey, and shadows harbor secrets that could shake the foundations of power. Josiah Sutton, a Pinkerton detective hardened by the rugged frontier, finds himself thrust into a labyrinth of deceit when a simple case spirals into a battle against a syndicate led by the enigmatic Victor Calhoun. As he uncovers a vast criminal network with connections to Chicago's elite and a shadowy figure known only as The Serpent, Josiah must navigate a city poised on the brink of chaos.

Faced with betrayal, moral dilemmas, and a fight for survival, Josiah's relentless pursuit of justice will test the limits of his courage and the depths of his resolve. Will he unearth the truth before the city's rot consumes him—or will he become another pawn in a game where every move could be his last?

Firewater is a gripping Western noir that blends action, intrigue, and the unyielding fight for justice, perfect for fans of suspenseful historical fiction.