STRYCHNINE CREEK

In 1898 Idaho, a camp of Chinese miners is poisoned for their gold—one of many real atrocities in the American West that never saw justice. Mingli Xiao, the sole survivor, watches his friends die in agony while two desperate thieves demand to know where the gold is hidden. Using the last of his strength, he leaves behind a message that may expose the killers and the hatred behind the crime. Inspired by true events, this gripping historical novel blends fact and fiction to shine a light on a forgotten chapter of violence, greed, and resilience on the frontier.