About the author(s)

Antigua native Marie-Elena John graduated as the City College of New York’s first black woman valedictorian and later earned a master’s degree from Columbia University. A former Africa development specialist, she lives with her husband and two children in Washington, D.C., and Antigua.

Reviews

“A captivating multigenerational narrative about family, betrayal and the hunt for a murderer that leaves you guessing until the very last page.” - Ebony

“The kind of serious, well crafted novel that marks the debut of talented, ambitious authors.” - Colin Channer, bestselling author of Waiting in Vain and Satisfy My Soul

“John draws the reader in, making her a witness to a rich history.” - Black Issues Book Review

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