Set against the backdrop of the Civil War and the turbulent 1860s in the New Mexico and Arizona Territories, a murder mystery unfolds following the death of Major Joseph Cummings. The narrative weaves historical facts with fiction, featuring a group of con artists involved in embezzlement from the Army and the Church. As they navigate poker games, love affairs, and heists, the story delves into themes of deceit and betrayal amidst the chaos of war and Native American conflicts, culminating in the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the Major's demise.
