About the book
GOLD WINNER in the 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS INDIE BOOK AWARDS (Historical Realistic Fiction category)
FINALIST in the 2024 FEATHERED QUILL BOOK AWARDS (Teen category)
RED RIBBON WINNER in the 2023 WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS (Books for Adults, Fiction category)
In a hostile land, a young woman dares to stand against enslavers and learns -- survival isn't freedom.
Secrets about her ancestry ignite Twilight Adams to help children enslaved at a wicked plantation. Believing in her calling and her emerging powers, she bravely faces constant oppressive situations, fighting for her life and the lives of those she loves.
Spanning three years, 1858 to 1861, Wild Conviction is a socially conscious, richly historical, epic adventure -- sprinkled with Magical Realism, laced with Southern Gothic, and steeped in the heated tensions of Antebellum America.
For this novel, the author created a scenario within a historical setting in which the terms Rich-tone and Pale are used for skin tone -- and without historical and contemporary derogatory terms.
- Outstanding Editorial Reviews and Reader Reviews
- Socially Conscious
- Richly Historical
- Sprinkled with Magical Realism
- Crossover Genre Appeal
- Engaging for both Adults and Young Adults
- Great Discussion Points for Book Clubs and Classrooms
Join Twilight on her quest to become a champion of freedom and equality!
Editions of Wild Conviction
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9798987293515
- Paperback
- ISBN 9798987293508
- EBook
- ISBN 9798987293522
Read an Excerpt
GOLD WINNER in the 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS INDIE BOOK AWARDS (Historical Realistic Fiction category)
FINALIST in the 2024 FEATHERED QUILL BOOK AWARDS (Teen category)
RED RIBBON WINNER in the 2023 WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS (Books for Adults, Fiction category)
In a hostile land, a young woman dares to stand against enslavers and learns -- survival isn't freedom.
Secrets about her ancestry ignite Twilight Adams to help children enslaved at a wicked plantation. Believing in her calling and her emerging powers, she bravely faces constant oppressive situations, fighting for her life and the lives of those she loves.
Spanning three years, 1858 to 1861, Wild Conviction is a socially conscious, richly historical, epic adventure -- sprinkled with Magical Realism, laced with Southern Gothic, and steeped in the heated tensions of Antebellum America.
For this novel, the author created a scenario within a historical setting in which the terms Rich-tone and Pale are used for skin tone -- and without historical and contemporary derogatory terms.
- Outstanding Editorial Reviews and Reader Reviews
- Socially Conscious
- Richly Historical
- Sprinkled with Magical Realism
- Crossover Genre Appeal
- Engaging for both Adults and Young Adults
- Great Discussion Points for Book Clubs and Classrooms
Join Twilight on her quest to become a champion of freedom and equality!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wild Conviction about?
GOLD WINNER in the 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS INDIE BOOK AWARDS (Historical Realistic Fiction category)
FINALIST in the 2024 FEATHERED QUILL BOOK AWARDS (Teen category)
RED RIBBON WINNER in the 2023 WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS (Books for Adults, Fiction category)
In a hostile land, a young woman dares to stand against enslavers and learns -- survival isn't freedom.
Secrets about her ancestry ignite Twilight Adams to help children enslaved at a wicked plantation. Believing in her calling and her emerging powers, she bravely faces constant oppressive situations, fighting for her life and the lives of those she loves.
Spanning three years, 1858 to 1861, Wild Conviction is a socially conscious, richly historical, epic adventure -- sprinkled with Magical Realism, laced with Southern Gothic, and steeped in the heated tensions of Antebellum America.
For this novel, the author created a scenario within a historical setting in which the terms Rich-tone and Pale are used for skin tone -- and without historical and contemporary derogatory terms.
- Outstanding Editorial Reviews and Reader Reviews
- Socially Conscious
- Richly Historical
- Sprinkled with Magical Realism
- Crossover Genre Appeal
- Engaging for both Adults and Young Adults
- Great Discussion Points for Book Clubs and Classrooms
Join Twilight on her quest to become a champion of freedom and equality!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Wild Conviction?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of Wild Conviction?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9798987293515
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Wild Conviction?
Mary Dezember
Who is the Publisher of the book Wild Conviction?
Brilliant Moon Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Wild Conviction is available as hardcover(ISBN 9798987293515) and paperback(ISBN 9798987293508) and ebook(ISBN 9798987293522)
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