In 1862, Francesca challenges New Orleans’

race and class constraints on women

and becomes a homicide detective.

She begins a relationship with Isaac in “First Dark.”

Young Isaac’s adventures after escaping slavery

result from civil war, reconstruction, and lost love.

A Buffalo Soldier 1866-1882, his 2,000-mile odyssey is epic.

Isaac’s life is influenced by Rachel, Fran, and Ali…

In the 1950s-60s, Carl ignores Alabama’s message:

“Nigger, know your place!”

Shot down in Vietnam and later hijacked to Cuba,

Carl is an American hero. Fly with Carl in his story

and feel a pilot’s stress, skill, and triumph.

In 1943, Dena defies her mother and

falls in love with the baseball player, Will,

great-grandson of Isaac of “First Dark.”

Dena’s family plans are upset by bigotry and war.

A veteran of the Mexican War

sacrifices his life

in place of James in 1862.

Years later, James meets the same challenge.

Coming in 2022…

“Two Rivers” gives voice to the enslaved people

working for no pay on a highly profitable

rice slave-labor camp near Charleston, South Carolina.

…American caste

system in 1854…