Against the Day

Set against the backdrop of significant historical events from the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 to the aftermath of World War I, this novel weaves together diverse locations and a vibrant cast of characters, including anarchists, corporate tycoons, and even famous personalities like Nikola Tesla and Bela Lugosi. Amidst an atmosphere of rampant corporate greed and approaching disaster, the characters navigate a world that blends the absurd and the fantastical, while occasionally breaking into song and engaging in eccentric practices. With a mix of reality and imaginative twists, the narrative invites readers to ponder the nature of existence and the curious threads that bind humanity together in tumultuous times.