The Color Within
The Color Within by K. A. M. Lashley, published by Bound to Brew on January 15, 2021, is a historical fiction novel that explores themes of race and identity during a tumultuous period in American history. Set against the backdrop of 1919’s Red Summer, the story follows Corey Malcolm, a young boy raised in a sheltered environment by his father, a leader among black activists. When Corey encounters Elizabeth Lynch, an elder white woman whose son embodies white supremacy, their unexpected journey through the deep south forces them to confront the harsh realities of bigotry and violence.
As Corey and Elizabeth travel together, they navigate a landscape fraught with danger and betrayal, all while striving to trust one another amidst the chaos. Their quest for freedom and understanding takes them far from their homes in Chicago, revealing the complexities of their families’ conflicting beliefs. This edition, comprising 260 pages, delves into the struggles of two individuals from different backgrounds as they seek to uncover deeper truths and find love in a world overshadowed by hate.
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1919, The Red Summer.
One war had ended as another was to begin. Not defined by borders, but by the color of skin.
Corey Malcolm, a young boy raised sheltered by his father who leads a group of black activists, has longed for the frivol of freedom. His mother has long since been taken by hate. On a day his father loosened the reins, Corey stumbles across Elizabeth Lynch, an elder white lady whose son is an unforgiving white supremacist.
As their paths collide, Corey and Elizabeth find themselves in the deep south far from their homes in Chicago on a blanching journey back while their families race to find guns to arm their respective sides. Despite being strangers, they must tackle bigotry, violence and hate as they travel through the illiberal regions of America all while learning to trust one another. They meet aids, encounter betrayal and even family that have egregious intentions. They only have each other and in a world that has lost love, can they discover it, reach home and uncover the deeper truths that tangle between them without submitting to hate?
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