The Cold Millions by Jess Walter is a critically acclaimed, nationally bestselling novel set in Spokane, Washington, about two brothers who are swept into the turbulent class warfare of the early 20th century. An intimate story of love, sacrifice, and betrayal set against the dawn of the labor movement, this “vivid, propulsive” novel (USA Today) offers a vibrant portrait of a nation grappling with the chasm between rich and poor, the vulnerable and the powerful. Walter weaves fiction and history into “…a work of irresistible characters, harrowing adventures, and rip-roaring fun” (Washington Post). “It’s often said that a novel contains the world; Walter brings new meaning to this phrase, peopling The Cold Millions with vaudeville stars, hobos, suffragists, tycoons, union agitators, policemen, and dozens of other vibrant characters. Warm and deeply humane, this transporting novel is a staggering achievement” (Esquire).
