The Revenge
by Terrance A. Roundtree
Who I Am and How This Began
I’m Moca, and if you missed the first book, Between, consider this your reintroduction. Long flights, endless drives, and quiet hours in the yard taught me how to build whole lives in my head—beginnings, endings, and the impossible spaces between. Those private inventions became real when I stepped into 1836 and met Abigail.
Abigail Becomes Elaina
After our meeting, nothing stayed the same. At her mother Annalisa’s insistence, Abigail shed her name and became Elaina. As her family’s hidden past surfaces, the reasons for that change become clear. Read on and the pieces will fall into place.
The People Who Shape the Plantation
Mama Ester rules the Black community on the plantation; nothing moves without her knowledge. Ben, the oldest man under her authority, wears rags but tends himself with a care that would be called metrosexual today. Lucy, Elaina’s aunt, was bought with Annalisa by the Edgefield family and then separated; murdered shortly after Elaina’s birth, Lucy nevertheless lingers beyond death.
Ben and Lucy may have nudged fate so Elaina and I could meet, but they are not the heart of this tale.
The True Thread Revenge
At its core, this story is about revenge—my revenge for being lynched. It is about how one man, ripped from his time and thrown into another, learns to turn terror into power and history into a weapon. Come with me to 1836 and witness how I unsettled the past and made it answer for what it did.
This is me!
Terrance A. Roundtree is a speculative fiction writer and actor celebrated for his ability to craft vivid, thought-provoking narratives that transport readers into imaginative new worlds. Born in Wilson, North Carolina, and raised in San Diego, Terrance now resides in Arizona, drawing deeply from both his diverse life experiences and his devotion to family. His wife, daughter, and son remain his greatest source of inspiration, fueling the heart behind his stories. Before fully embracing writing, Terrance explored screen acting and voice-over projects abroad, but it was during quiet moments—long flights, drives, and even yard work—that he discovered his true gift: weaving entire plots in his mind. That passion led to the publication of his acclaimed works, Between and Between Conception: A Science Fiction Story of Time, which challenge readers to expand their imaginations and question the boundaries of reality. Terrance continues to push the horizons of speculative fiction, inviting readers to join him on a journey where creativity knows no limits. To stay connected and discover his upcoming releases, readers are encouraged to register on his website and immerse themselves in the ever-expanding universe of his storytelling.
