First published 2020
John Harkless runs a struggling newspaper in the fictional town of Plattville, Indiana. When he arrives from the East Coast, he finds a community gripped by fear of the White Caps, a violent secret society that terrorizes anyone who dares oppose their control. Harkless uses his paper to expose their crimes and rally honest citizens to fight back. His crusade puts him in mortal danger as the White Caps escalate their threats and violence. Meanwhile, he falls in love with a mysterious young woman whose identity remains hidden behind a veil of secrecy. As Harkless wages his battle for justice, he must choose between his safety and his principles. The story explores whether one person's courage can transform an entire community paralyzed by fear and corruption.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, mystery, 19th-century
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Indiana, Plattville
Period: 19th-Century
334 pages · Paperback · Independently Published