Hell at the Breech (Perennial)

Set in 1897 Alabama, the story revolves around the aftermath of a politician's murder, sparking a violent vendetta by his friends, primarily impoverished cotton farmers. They form a secret society, Hell-at-the-Breech, unleashing a year-long campaign of terror against those they hold responsible, leading to a devastating massacre. The narrative intertwines the lives of four key figures: a conflicted sheriff, a compassionate midwife, a relentless detective, and a young clerk with a dark secret, each navigating the chaos of the Mitcham war.