In the year of 1857, people in the coastal town of Valda Bay face ruin due in part to the greed of Mr. Nash, the wealthiest man in town. When Nash is brutally murdered no one mourns his passing, but now, local magistrate Chief Johnson is out to discover what really happened. Everyone in town is a suspect, but the Chief is in for more than he bargained. Secrets abound, everywhere apparently, as townsfolk scurry to hide the sins of their pasts in light of the investigation. The town lighthouse keeper, Erik Johansson, seems to be one of the few members of the community hiding nothing?but even that is a lie. Rumors have followed his family for years: rumors of a great, hidden fortune worth killing for. So as Chief?s investigation goes from murder and arson, to debauchery and deceit, someone in Valda Bay seeks a treasure. A killer walks the streets. Townspeople turn on each other. Chief Johnson wonders, is Nash?s murder somehow connected to the Johansson family? If so, who stood to gain? How much would they gain, and how far would they be willing to go to get it?
The year is 1859. In this sequel to Point of the Circle, readers are catapulted into suspense filled pages. The author once again introduces you to Joaquin and Rue. In Spain where family positions and title are almost a form of worship, there are those who will and have done anything to keep or acquire the persona of perfection. In a twist of fate, old friends unite, enemies are recognized, and the pursuit for justice is resurrected; revenge is only a touch away. All manner of business is on the minds of the characters; how to obtain more without giving away too much, how to cheat and not get caught, and if caught how to escape. As greed, secrets, and deception prevail; romance hangs in the air like grapes on the vine. However, as in justice, revenge, and business, there are those who win and those who lose. How much is won or lost depends on the depth that each person is willing to go.
The year is 1861-- They say time heals all wounds. Those who believe that have obviously never been wounded, or they would realize wounds hibernate. No one is more aware of this than Chief Miles Johnson, a widower, whose wife was tragically killed. When he receives an anonymous letter informing him his wife was murdered, he becomes obsessed to discover the identify of the author. With the help of friends and colleagues, his search begins. If, in the process, new wounds are created, or old ones are opened, so be it. Chief Johnson is determined to uncover the truth about his lost love and attain justice. Leona Gibbs lives with her husband on the central Oregon coast. Visit her online at www.LeonaGibbs.com
The year is 1847. The potato famine that is flogging Ireland prompts Dr. Joseph McKinney and his family to flee to American where opportunity awaits. All too soon ignorance, fear and unfounded prejudice torment the immigrants. Aside from adversity, and cloaked under the illusion of a normal family, lies a root of unspeakable horror. Will the doctor realize what is happening around him, or is he doomed to be a victim?
Circa 1800s - Pacific Northwest: a story of murder, adultery, greed, and justice. With evidence being almost non-existent, one magistrate will stop at nothing to attain justice.
In the year of 1857, people in the coastal town of Valda Bay face ruin due in part to the greed of Mr. Nash, the wealthiest man in town. When Nash is brutally murdered no one mourns his passing, but now, local magistrate Chief Johnson is out to discover what really happened. Everyone in town is a suspect, but the Chief is in for more than he bargained. Secrets abound, everywhere apparently, as townsfolk scurry to hide the sins of their pasts in light of the investigation. The town lighthouse keeper, Erik Johansson, seems to be one of the few members of the community hiding nothing?but even that is a lie. Rumors have followed his family for years: rumors of a great, hidden fortune worth killing for. So as Chief?s investigation goes from murder and arson, to debauchery and deceit, someone in Valda Bay seeks a treasure. A killer walks the streets. Townspeople turn on each other. Chief Johnson wonders, is Nash?s murder somehow connected to the Johansson family? If so, who stood to gain? How much would they gain, and how far would they be willing to go to get it?
The year is 1859. In this sequel to Point of the Circle, readers are catapulted into suspense filled pages. The author once again introduces you to Joaquin and Rue. In Spain where family positions and title are almost a form of worship, there are those who will and have done anything to keep or acquire the persona of perfection. In a twist of fate, old friends unite, enemies are recognized, and the pursuit for justice is resurrected; revenge is only a touch away. All manner of business is on the minds of the characters; how to obtain more without giving away too much, how to cheat and not get caught, and if caught how to escape. As greed, secrets, and deception prevail; romance hangs in the air like grapes on the vine. However, as in justice, revenge, and business, there are those who win and those who lose. How much is won or lost depends on the depth that each person is willing to go.
The year is 1847. The potato famine that is flogging Ireland prompts Dr. Joseph McKinney and his family to flee to American where opportunity awaits. All too soon ignorance, fear and unfounded prejudice torment the immigrants. Aside from adversity, and cloaked under the illusion of a normal family, lies a root of unspeakable horror. Will the doctor realize what is happening around him, or is he doomed to be a victim?
The year is 1861-- They say time heals all wounds. Those who believe that have obviously never been wounded, or they would realize wounds hibernate. No one is more aware of this than Chief Miles Johnson, a widower, whose wife was tragically killed. When he receives an anonymous letter informing him his wife was murdered, he becomes obsessed to discover the identify of the author. With the help of friends and colleagues, his search begins. If, in the process, new wounds are created, or old ones are opened, so be it. Chief Johnson is determined to uncover the truth about his lost love and attain justice. Leona Gibbs lives with her husband on the central Oregon coast. Visit her online at www.LeonaGibbs.com
Note: This isn't another Mississippi Burning or another Roots!! It's a true family legacy!! (Find it on Goodreads.com) From a child, Leona W. Smith was always intrigued by family stories told to her by her parents, grandparents, and close family friends. Birthed out of the intense desire of her mother (Shirley Mae LaVergne Williams) to discover more about her paternal roots, Leona set out on a journey to research her familys history and discovered some amazing truths about her ancestors. Told through family records and stories handed down through many generations and through the use of true to life accounts obtained from Federal Slave Narratives set in Louisiana, St. Landry Up From Slavery Then Came the Fire!! is an epic story deeply rooted in historical fact that spans over 300 years of the LaVergne and Williams families. From the shores of Africa to the rice fields of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and beyond, St. Landry Up From Slavery Then Came the Fire! explores the hardships, struggles, defeats and triumphs endued by the families through the cruel injustices of slavery, classism and racism. Most importantly, it also explores the families resolute faith in God and gives documented accounts and firsthand testimonies of the amazing, miraculous power of God at work in their lives down through the generations that has left a legacy of hope, courage, and success that still endures today.
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