Blurb:

Named Notable Indie #1 in the Shelf Unbound Magazine 2019 Best Indie Book Awards. Deception, witchcraft, and the secrets of a long-dead former slave churn the life of ambitious young clergyman Coleman Hightower – even as fear, bombings, and riots rock the nation. Timothy J. Garrett’s historical novel A PLACE CALLED JUBILEE tells Coleman’s story as he leaves his mountain home and arrives in Washington D.C. in 1961 as the Civil Rights movement explodes across America. Coleman’s plans for a prestigious life are torn apart by his forbidden longing for beautiful and fiery activist Rosalee. His search for meaning turns into a desperate journey that takes him and the woman of his dreams all the way to Jubilee, Alabama – a place where intrigue, betrayal, and murder combine to make Coleman wonder if he will win Rosalee’s love or even leave the tiny town alive.

Review:

This is a historical fiction that incorporates elements of civil rights, which is very relatable to the 1960s period of time. The story starts with Coleman telling his family that he wants to be a pastor and leaves to Washington. It was the time where civil right movement was being actively advocated for and Coleman joins the crowd to watch the inauguration of JFK. When he was heading back from the inauguration, he went to an unknown area and got beaten up by a group of black men. A young black lady by the name of Rosalee came to his rescue, and he fell for her. Coleman and Rosalee journeyed to a town called Jubilee, where more challenges await them.

This book has a lot of twists which will keep you hooked to the story from the very beginning, and most importantly, it invites you to relive the era where people look at love beyond skin color, and this is a beautiful element incorporated in the story.

A 5 star for this book.