"Extortionists" by Rex Beach is an exciting Western American novel about getting rich during the Alaskan gold rush. The main characters are an unusual woman Helen Chester and two best friends - a military horseman hero and a lawyer hero. Their relationship intertwines in unpredictable ways, where love, betrayal and power struggles become central themes. Will fate be able to change the course of events? This fascinating story will captivate the reader and will not let him go until the very end.