Kalkkarokäärme

A fictional narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the American Southwest, specifically Arizona, and follows the main character, Dennis Muley, who is a foreigner drawn into the dangerous underbelly of poker and deceit. As he seeks work as a bouncer in a seedy establishment, he is unwittingly embroiled in a deadly scheme involving venomous snakes and organized crime. The opening