An escaped slave boy joins the Pennsylvania 102nd Volunteers with his dog named Jack and brings with him a tremendous fear of confronting his former captors yet an allencompassing desire to take vengeance on them and free his mother and sister back at his former plantation.

This book details Matthew Hawkins' memorable visit to Cuba in December and January of 2001-2002. The story of the incredible journey across the island starts with an incredible quote: Experience, when it cannot be communicated to another, must wither and die, and be worse than if lost. Warning: This book contains strong sexual content and adult subject matter. Do not read this book if you are a minor or are easily offended by sexual discussion and/or sexual literture.

John and Jessica. Roberts seem to have it all. He is a successful   architect, proud of his accomplishments  that stand tall around the Pittsburgh area. She is a school teacher, taking a leave of absence because she and John are expecting their first child. It is Christmastime, and the city is aglow. Everything is perfect. .. until calamity strikes.