Review: 50/50 3.5 stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 08 28, 2012
I downloaded the sample before purchasing the entire book.  I give the first half (literally) of the book 10 stars.  The sample had me hooked and I couldn't put the book down.  The Bawss tribe definitely made an impression.I love historical fiction and this author hit the nail on the head.  His descriptions brought out every emotion and I felt like I was in the shack with the newly kidnapped slaves.  My adrenaline pumped when they tried to get to freedom and my pride swelled when he stood up for his blood line.Now, the second half was totally different.  The transition wasn't smooth and it felt rushed/missing so much.  No explaination as to what went on in between the firing, no map to build the business ie they woke up one day and everything fell into place...yet, like previous works from this author, the near ending brought the story back to life.  I didn't like the actual ending though, because it didn't seem to make any sense.