These Ghosts are Family

This debut novel, which has received multiple award recognitions, traces the complex history of the Paisley family from colonial Jamaica to modern-day Harlem, exploring themes of identity, trauma, and legacy. It centers on the life of Stanford Solomon, who is actually Abel Paisley, and his unexpected reunion with his daughter, Irene. Through vivid characters and a layered narrative, the story delves into how family secrets and personal choices ripple across generations, shaping their lives amid the backdrop of historical and personal upheaval.