The Cold Millions

by Jess Walter

Genres: Historical Fiction; Literary Fiction; Westerns

Synopsis

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An enthralling novel of early 20th century America from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins

It is 1909 in Spokane, Washington. The Dolan brothers live by their wits, jumping freight trains and lining up for day work at crooked job agencies. While sixteen-year-old Rye yearns for a steady job and a home, his dashing older brother Gig dreams of a better world, fighting alongside other union men for fair pay and decent treatment. When Rye finds himself drawn to suffragette Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, her passion sweeps him into the world of protest and dirty business. But a storm is coming, threatening to overwhelm them all . . .

The Cold Millions is an intimate story of brotherhood, love, sacrifice and betrayal set against the panoramic backdrop of an early 20th century America. Jess Walter offers a stunning, kaleidoscopic portrait of a nation grappling with the chasm between rich and poor, dreams and reality, in a sensational tale that resonates powerfully with our own time.

PRAISE FOR JESS WALTER

'A ridiculously talented writer' The New York Times

'An ambitious, large-hearted, exhilarating novel that leaves you wanting more . . . Very, very funny' The Times, on Beautiful Ruins

'Magic . . . A monument to crazy love with a deeply romantic heart' New York Times, on Beautiful Ruins

© Jess Walter 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

Release date: October 27, 2020

Publisher: Harper

Print pages: 352