Thought this was interesting...another example of fiction depicting this sort of thing. I've always loved a good story...lies that told a deeper truth. - Westworld

The book is set in 1871 New York City.

His writing style always focuses on and brushes astonishingly close to historical details. This particular narrative is peppered with pertinent scenarios that happen to parallel relative discussions currently being presented and explored.

There are elements of this : http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/05/science/young-blood-may-hold-key-to-reversing-aging.html?_r=0

... this : http://gawker.com/peter-thiel-is-interested-in-harvesting-the-blood-of-th-1784649830

...and this : https://www.reddit.com/r/The_Donald/comments/5aupnh/breaking_i_believe_i_have_connected_a_convicted/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Waterworks