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 this winter...

Isaac's great-grandpa recites pre-revolution

family oral history and slave rebellions

by evening fires...

Dreams deferred?

Dreams shattered!