Little Black Girl Lost Book 4: Captive:

by Keith Lee Johnson

Overview

Almost two hundred years before Johnnie Wise entered the seedy underbelly of 1950s New Orleans, her ancestor, Lauren Renee Bouvier, originally known as Ibo Atikah Mustafa, found herself having to navigate New Orleans in this historical romantic drama and action adventure book.

The year is 1791 and Ibo Atikah Mustafa and the man she plans to marry have been kidnapped by a Dutch slaver named Captain Rutgers. Bedlam breaks out as the Windward sails to the Isle of Santo Domingo. During the melee, Ibo saves Captain Rutgers's life, expecting nothing less than freedom for the heroic deed.

But freedom was not on the table. Instead, Captain Rutgers does her a huge favor by selling her to Beaumont Bouvier when they reach New Orleans, their final destination. Beaumont is a kind and fair closeted homosexual who treats his house-slaves well. But, tragedy strikes just two days later when the slave owner and his homosexual lover are brutally murdered.

After Beaumont's death, Ibo, now known by her French name, Lauren Renee Bouvier, inherits a considerable fortune. However, her newfound fortune does not guarantee her happiness. Lauren is determined to reunite with her long-lost love, Amir, who was sold on the Isle of San Domingo. Facing an impossible undertaking and a dangerous three-month journey from New Orleans, Lauren must find the strength to overcome the odds, carefully navigate the dangers of the New World, and discover a way to reunite with her beloved.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935825548
Publisher:	Dare to Imagine Publishing LLC
Publication date:	12/15/2019
Series:	Little Black Girl Lost , #4
Pages:	266
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.56(d)

About the Author

Keith Lee Johnson is a United States Air Force veteran, the author of 17 novels, and the former editor of Insight Magazine. He served his country in Texas, Mississippi, Nevada, California, Turkey, Indiana, and various other places in his four years of active service. He has written in several genres, including suspense/thrillers, drama, historical fiction, and contemporary fiction. His most successful novels are the Little Black Girl Lost stories, seven to date. The journey to publication was an arduous one and began at Robert S. Rogers High School during the Fall semester when his composition teacher ridiculed him in front of his peers for a poorly written paper. Humiliated, he dropped the class, and no longer pursued education. Two decades later, he entered Owens Community College, as it was more cost effective. Upon graduation, he planned to attend a fully accredited local university to get a degree in psychology, as he never intended to be an author. That, too, was interrupted by a literature professor who challenged his ability to write a credible story early in the Fall semester. Unlike his high school experience, he accepted the challenge, picked up a pen that very day, and has been writing ever since. His failed past turned into fierce determination. He worked full-time and was a full-time student. He graduated with honors and became the commencement speaker for the December graduating class. He lives in Toledo, Ohio.