Rackhouse: A Novel

by George Agnew Chamberlain, Agnew George Chamberlain

Rackhouse is a hard-edged tale of honor, risk, and the cost of a second chance. A wartime circle of friends confronts fame, fortune, and the pull of danger as they navigate a world where loyalty is tested and past lives refuse to stay buried.

This is a character-driven yarn set in the aftermath of war, where a powerful bootlegging operation named Rackhouse Incorporated becomes a vehicle for ambition, betrayal, and hard lessons. The story follows men and women who must decide how much of themselves they’ll risk for friendship, status, and something like redemption.


Complex friendships that push characters toward bold, risky moves
Moral tension woven through nightlife, power, and hidden identities
Themes of memory, sacrifice, and the lure of a fresh start
A vividly drawn wartime-to-prohibition era atmosphere


Ideal for readers who enjoy a immersive, character-driven drama set in a conflicted era of American history.

Kindle Edition

Published August 24, 2018

About the author

George Agnew Chamberlain (1879 - 1966) was an American author of around 36 books in a career lasting from the 1910s through the 1950s.