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Fires from Heaven

Fires from Heaven

McKnight, Tyris Terrell

Paperback

General Fiction

ISBN13: 9798309505210
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 5 2025
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
**Book Description for Fires From Heaven**

In the aftermath of the harrowing New Orleans massacre of 1866, the air is thick with tension and the struggle for justice is palpable. Fires From Heaven, a gripping novel by Tyris Terrell McKnight, follows the indomitable spirit of Octavia Wilson, a former enslaved Black American woman whose resilience is forged in the fires of pain and loss.

Haunted by the echoes of her past and driven by a fierce maternal instinct, Octavia hatches a daring plan to reclaim her family's dignity. With a heart full of vengeance and a mind sharp as a blade, she dispatches her two sons on a perilous mission: to kidnap the daughter of her former slave master and demand a staggering ransom of $3 million.

As her sons navigate the treacherous waters of post-Civil War America, they grapple not only with the moral complexities of their actions but also with the ghosts of their upbringing. Meanwhile, Octavia confronts her own demons, wrestling with the implications of her choices and the legacy she wishes to leave behind.

Set against the backdrop of a divided society struggling to redefine itself, Fires From Heaven is a powerful exploration of revenge, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of family. McKnight weaves a tale rich in historical detail and emotional depth, inviting readers to witness a mother's unyielding fight for justice in a world that has long denied her that right. Will Octavia's quest for retribution bring her the peace she seeks, or will it ignite an inferno that consumes everything she holds dear?

Join Octavia on her transformative journey, where the fires of her past illuminate the path to an uncertain future.

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