Set in Virginia City, 1862, this gripping mystery opens in a bustling Wild West mining town rich with opportunity—and danger. Young P.K. Pinkerton arrives destitute, unaffiliated, and on the run. With formidable quick wit, resourcefulness, and a flair for disguise, P.K. teams up with a range of unlikely allies:
Sam Clemens, a newspaper reporter
Poker Face Jace, a master gambler
Ping, a Chinese photographer’s apprentice
 
Armed with a Smith & Wesson and sharp instincts, P.K. navigates a landscape of outlaws, stagecoach heists, and saloon intrigues—pursuing the truth and working to earn his place in a world of desperados.