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Set in Miami during the tumultuous Cocaine Cowboy era, the narrative weaves together the lives of four distinct characters: a middle-schooler grappling with his father's imprisonment, a former accountant entangled in drug trafficking, a journalist documenting violence, and a detective confronting corruption. Their stories intersect against the backdrop of Liberty City, revealing the complexities of survival and morality in a city marked by chaos and crime. The novel offers a vivid exploration of a pivotal time in South Florida's history.

The book presents a fresh perspective on Dr. Sun Yatsen, highlighting his evolution as a revolutionary leader and the significant influence of his connections in the 1890s, particularly with Hawai'i and Robert Wilcox, known as "Hawai'i's Garibaldi." It explores how these relationships shaped Sun's vision and strategies for the Chinese revolution, emphasizing the global dimensions of his political activities and the interplay between local and international contexts in his quest for reform.