The Field of Justice

Set in 1887 in the mountains of Georgia, this story explores the tense and often violent history of two men—James Godard and Tilmon Justice—whose pasts intertwine through a shared connection to moonshine and a land boundary. Documented through newspaper articles and court transcripts, the narrative is vividly brought to life by the author's genealogical research and imagination, offering a moving and compelling retelling of a family and community torn apart by their unresolved history.