Moonrise Over New Jessup

Set in 1957 Alabama, this debut novel follows Alice Young as she navigates life in the all-Black town of New Jessup amid the burgeoning civil rights movement. While supporting her lover Raymond’s secret efforts to challenge the community’s status quo, Alice grapples with balancing loyalty, love, and her desire to protect her home from growing external and internal pressures. Praised for its captivating characters and timely themes, the story explores the complexities of Black community, joy, and resistance during a pivotal moment in American history.