A Hanging at Cinder Bottom

Set in the booming West Virginia coal industry era, this story follows Abe Baach, a poker player returning to his hometown of Keystone in 1910. As he reunites with Goldie Toothman and confronts a troubled past marked by family loss and violence, the narrative explores themes of personal ambition, exile, and redemption. The tale unfolds in a setting where the past’s secrets threaten to ignite new conflicts, leading to a gripping, high-stakes journey.