The Devil from the River: Book One of Unforgiven Sins

Set in a post-apocalyptic world after the Fires of the Burning, a sheriff in a smuggling town navigates survival amidst steam-powered soldiers and lawlessness. David's life takes a turn when a boy assassin with mysterious abilities arrives, presenting him with a moral dilemma: to collect a bounty by turning the boy in or to mentor him for vengeance against long-standing enemies. This conflict challenges David's values and the precarious balance of power in a lawless frontier.