Whispering Wires

Set against the backdrop of Prohibition-era Seattle, the narrative follows Roy Olmstead, a prominent bootlegger, amid the first major federal court case involving wiretaps. The story intricately weaves together the lives of city officials, Prohibition agents, and rumrunners, exploring the moral complexities and unexpected consequences of a society shaped by illicit activities. Philip Metcalfe vividly brings to life this shadowy world, revealing the thrilling dynamics of evasion and betrayal during a tumultuous period in American history.