The Onancock Riot of 1907 is a gripping work of historical fiction that brings to life one of Virginia's most violent and overlooked episodes of racial terror. Told through the eyes of both survivors and witnesses, the novel follows Isaac, his family, and their community as they endure fire, exile, and bloodshed at the hands of torch-bearing mobs. With the marsh as their refuge and ashes as their inheritance, they fight to preserve dignity in the face of erasure. Blending meticulous research with powerful storytelling, Dr. Elizabeth Carter reveals not only the tragedy of that night but also the vow of resilience born from it. Haunting, lyrical, and uncompromising, this novel confronts America's past to illuminate the endurance of memory and the will to survive.
