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I love History, but especially Black Historical History, and romance, hence my reason for writing Murder on Second Street: The Jackson Ward Murders. The six part novel is set in one of the most historic Negro neighborhoods in early 20th Century America, Jackson Ward, in Richmond, VA. Here’s a look at parts I and II. In part I, “Death Comes to the Ward,” it’s October 1, 1929. The body of Annie Hilks is found floating in the James River in Richmond, VA. The police don't pay much attention to it; it's just another Negro woman who probably took her own life. But within two weeks, the bodies of three more Negro women are found in various locations throughout Jackson Ward, a prominent Negro community in the City. This is bad for business, and with no other choice left to them, the community reaches out to the battle scarred Sy Sanford to solve the murders. Sy has three BIG problems: he's returned from the Great War with haunting nightmares, he blacks out periodically from drinking and he's in love with his beautiful, but physically abused married secretary, Lena Johnson. Reluctantly, Sy takes the case because, well, he needs the money. In part II, "The Dogwoods,” it's two weeks into October 1929, and the bodies of four more Negro women have been found in various locations throughout Jackson Ward . Sy Sanford is now on the trail of a very clever and unusual killer, but his illegal drinking habit and horrid nightmares of the battlefields of France may get in the way of saving his business, the love of his life and another Negro woman from being murdered. Death, love and History collide during the season of the dogwoods in part II of this six part novel, Murder on Second Street: The Jackson Ward Murders.” Catch up with all the drama and romance! Grab your e-book for Kindle at http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Second-Street-Jackson-ebook/dp/B00D9X5T6A/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_2_SC92.