In the Face of the Sun

Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous civil rights movement, this historical fiction novel follows a pregnant young woman, Frankie, and her audacious aunt, Daisy, on a transformative road trip from Chicago to Los Angeles. As they confront a mystery rooted in 1920s Black Hollywood, both women face their own tumultuous pasts and the societal challenges of the era. While Frankie escapes an abusive relationship, Daisy aims to settle old scores, forcing them to confront long-held secrets and their true desires as they journey toward safety and self-discovery.