About the Book
A young slave named Carter Perkins finally gains his freedom when California becomes a free state, and his half-brother and master, Charles Perkins, returns to Mississippi when their father dies. They worked together to find gold, but only Charles reaped the rewards.
Carter finds gold himself and starts a successful hauling business to support the influx of gold seekers. He falls in love with Hannah, a woman who was once enslaved, and they plan their future together. For the first time, they feel free. But Southern politicians force California to pass a strict Fugitive Slave Law.
What Readers are Saying
“Chains of Gold” hit me hard. It brought the past to life, and I could smell the dirt of the plantation fields and hear the clinking of Carter’s chains in that dingy cell. It’s gripping in a way that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. Honestly, I was right there, feeling the weight of every decision, every injustice, every fight for freedom."
"This is an incredible piece of American history told with startling realism. It’s a quick read that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Carter's fight to gain his freedom in the free state of California should never be forgotten. It highlights the ongoing struggle for freedom against those willing to do anything for wealth and power.
Chains of Gold is available as an eBook, Paperback and Hardcover and is available wherever fine books are sold.