The World of Tomorrow

In June 1939, three brothers—Francis, Michael, and Martin Dempsey—navigate a week of tumultuous love, blackmail, and family betrayal in prewar New York City after fleeing Ireland with stolen IRA funds. As their lives intertwine with jazz musicians, a fragile heiress, and the shadows of their revolutionary past, they face challenges that test their bonds, particularly when an assassin named Tom Cronin threatens their safety. Set against the backdrop of a city filled with hope and the electric atmosphere of the World's Fair, Brendan Mathews' debut novel vividly brings to life the complexities and vibrancy of a pivotal moment in American history.