The Sleeping Night

In 1940s Texas, Isaiah, an African American soldier, returns to his hometown after fighting in World War II. His bitter memories of his father's murder there make it unlikely he'll stay in town for long, since Gideon, Texas, is still a hotbed of racism.But when Isaiah reconnects with Angel, his white childhood friend, he decides to stay on for a short while. Angel had written to him while he was overseas, and their relationship had blossomed from that of childhood friends. It is more grown up and becoming more intimate.In time, and despite incredible obstacles, Isaiah and Angel fall deeply in love. But can their relationship survive in a society that rejects them -- even hates them? Can their love continue to grow in a place and time where that love could cost them everything? Barbara Samuel is the author of more than 38 books in a variety of genres. Her work has captured a plethora of awards, including six RITAs, two Colorado Center for the Book Awards, the Favorite Book of the Year Award from Romance Writers of America, and a Library Journal Best Genre Fiction of the Year.