A Vintage of Blood and Rust

About this book

In a reimagined 1962 America where Prohibition never ended and the country is ruled by a brutal, Puritanical theocracy, Arthur Pendelton just wants to be left alone. A scarred veteran and cynic, he works as an archivist cataloging confiscated contraband—banned books, jazz records, and illegal liquor. His quiet life shatters when he discovers a high-ranking Morality Minister murdered and drowned in a vat of 1920s gin in the archive basement. Coerced into a clandestine investigation by a ruthless Inquisitor to prevent a public scandal, Arthur is dragged into a dangerous underworld of speakeasies, smugglers, and desperate rebels. As the body count rises and he uncovers a state-sponsored conspiracy that thrives on the very vices it condemns, Arthur must shed his reluctance. Allied with a fierce underground courier, he is forced to confront the violent hypocrisy of the state and decide what price he is willing to pay for justice in a profoundly corrupt world.

Book details

Genres:

Mystery, Alternative History, Noir

Language:

en

Published:

2026-06-23

Content rating:

R