Marching Home available June 20.
Two men. One born a slave. The other born free. Brought together by war, one fights to free the woman he loves, and for the future they’ve dreamed of together. The other fights to prove he is capable of more than what society expects or permits Black men to achieve. On the battlefields of Virginia, they will risk all they have to secure the freedom to live as they see fit.
Waking the Shadows available on Amazon!
Samantha Cooper is a 15-year-old orphan living with her uncle on the American frontier in 1872, seven years after the Civil War. Her uncle’s refusal to talk about the past has deprived Samantha of her own history, resigning her to the fact that she will never learn about her father—his life, or his death. That is until Miss Juliet Howe enters Samantha’s world as the new school teacher. Educated, independent, and forthright, Miss Howe pushes Samantha to find the answers she seeks, with or without her uncle’s consent. This coming-of-age story explores the importance of understanding one’s past, the choices hat determine one’s future, and how pain and loss cast long shadows over both.
What People Are Saying About Waking the Shadows…
“A wonderful story for those who like reading historical fiction! I loved how it went back and forth in time, and how the author portrayed each character. You felt like you knew each person. I highly recommend this book. As a former school librarian, I would greatly encourage other librarians to purchase it for their libraries!”
— Sue W.
“What better era to learn of others’ troubles & differences & families? I am very excited for what comes next from this thoughtful author!”
— K. Ritchey
“I enjoyed reading the story and the flashbacks to what the brothers would have seen and felt while they were fighting. I imagine a lot of those feelings hold true for modern soldiers as well….I wanted to cry with [Samantha].”
— Kelly S.
“This is an excellent book, particularly if you are a Civil War buff! The characters are authentic and relatable. Highly recommend!”
— Walter J.
“A fresh way to look at how decisions shape the future.”
— Denise K.
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