Showing results for "Legacy" in Historical Fiction

Imagine a time when the gods turn a blind eye to the agony of men, when the last of the hellions roam the plains, and evil stirs beyond the edges of the map. A time when cities burn and, in their ashes, empires rise. Alexander, Macedon's 16-year-old heir, is on the brink of discovering his fated role in conquering the known world, but finds himself drawn to a newcomer. Katerina must navigate the dark secrets of court life while keeping hidden her own mission: kill the queen.

Based on a true story, “Takeall: Light of Legacy – Book One: Carrying the Torch” is a powerful tale of resilience, hope, and self-discovery. This first book of the series is set against the backdrop of a segregated era, it follows a young boy navigating the challenges of growing up while grappling with dyslexia and a debilitating stutter. These struggles, often a source of ridicule, become a foundation for his strength as he learns to turn perceived weaknesses into profound abilities.

Being a teenager is tough. Having to live in a world as a 17-year-old girl is even harder. Beth Davis and Marjorie Williams were best friends who began high school as teenagers, but only one would survive to be a woman. Beth was a Christian; Marjorie was not. When Beth succumbed to spinal meningitis, leaving behind a full and promising life, Marjorie began to learn that being popular and physically beautiful were all illusions that pass in time and end in death. As the spider devours the butterfly, so does spinal meningitis leave a fallen little girl. Marjorie learned she needed Jesus.