ISBN 978–1-60264–310–9, 22.95 (hardcover). 248 pages.
Geoff Thomas works for The New York City Chronicler, he is happy with his job but not his life. He feels out of place and lost until recently when something inside him starts to stir. After weeks of being haunted by the same dream, he feels they are calling him to the aftermath of one of the worst hurricanes to wreak havoc in the Cape Fear River Basin. As he loses his way in North Carolina, he stumbles upon the tiny town of New Hope. Immediately he feels at home and is drawn towards an old, abandoned bridge. The town’s people call it Widow’s Leap and avoid it like the plague. But Geoff soon learns that the bridge holds a secret…a secret that involves him.
As he searches for answers, he meets Ophelia, a former slave. Ophelia is also a witchdoctor who can help Geoff find the answers he seeks. Does he dare seek the truth? And what of Toni his ex-fiancée who follows him to New Hope; is she in danger as predicted? Can Geoff save Toni before it is too late?
Widow’s Leap is an emotional tale that ponders the possibility; Can a love between two souls be strong enough to reach beyond the grave to find each other again in this world…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JL Julius was born in Southern California; although he has lived in several other states, he now considers Florida home. Always drawn to a good story and fascinated by the creative aspects he began writing at an early age (fifth grade) and has continued to write to this day.
Wherever he traveled or lived, he continued to write. Always writing out of passion and personal enjoyment, it became a major part of his life. Just recently, he has decided to publish his works and share them with others.
Much of his work leans towards the supernatural and spiritual aspects of life as a reflection of his own personal beliefs. His works are inspired by personal experiences, dreams, his travels around the country, and from the many colorful characters and situations that he encountered over the years.
FROM THE AUTHOR
While living in North Carolina, I came upon a bridge one day and stopped. It was not the first time I had crossed this bridge, but for some reason I was compelled to stop and smell the Wisterias and to ponder for a moment…
The Wisterias were in full glory that day, as their fragrance slowly wafted towards me; it ticked my imagination and stirred my emotions. The experience inspired me for the plot to this book, Widow’s Leap. It has haunted my thoughts for years…
Ten years later, after those brief moments on that bridge, I have decided to write the story complete with its original emotions and wonderful characters who reached out to me that day, longing to be known.
I truly hope you enjoy it…
JL Julius
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