2015

Isaac, whose parents' love story is told in "Stono River,"

makes a harrowing 1863 escape from slavery.

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

Isaac's life is influenced by three women...

2016

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.

2014

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."

2009

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.

2014

A veteran of the Mexican War

sacrifices his life

in place of James in 1862.

Years later, James meets the same challenge.

Coming in 2020...

Isaac's great-grandpa recites pre-revolution

family oral history and slave rebellions

by evening fires; Isaac's father runs afoul of the

plantation owner for the sake his love for Isaac's mom.

Dreams deferred?

Dreams shattered!