Books published by Anthony Allen

Dustin Murphy's blocked memory of childhood trauma is the key to unravelling a modern-day threat. Can he remember in time to prevent disaster?Haunted by the ghost of his childhood, Dustin doesn't understand why he is so disconnected to the world. His mother suggests that he may find answers by studying their family's past, which takes him back to:Harlem, 1934- His Great Aunt Rita is a fixer in the numbers racket. She works side by side with Bumpy Johnson and runs the bank for the operation while her family struggles to be accepted in New York because of the color of their skin.Nevis, 1815- Dustin's early ancestors are split between the planter elite and the slave population. Their actions during these final years of slavery set the tone for the family for years to come.Dustin uncovers long suppressed family secrets while he learns about his own problems from the past. Everything comes to a head in Charlottesville, Virginia when he and his sister participate in the rally that pits White supremacists against all those who oppose them. Can he unlock his memory in time to prevent disaster?

Patrick Walsh relives his Failed Moments in two past lives in order to salvage his modern day existence.  Can he correct the mistakes of his past? Patrick travels back to:The French Caribbean in 1790- Just Before the Slave RevolutionBiracial plantation owner Patrice Beaumont is known as a “kinder” slave master committed to ending slavery, but his actions don’t back-up his words.  Is being the “best of the worst” all he’s capable of or will he have the courage to stand up for what is right?1863 New York City- Duyring the Draft RiotsIrish street fighter Patrick Allen is days away from the biggest fight of his career, when the Draft Riots ignite dangerous racial conflicts around the city and deadly acts of violence by Irish gangs.  Never one to take sides outside the ring, he steers clear of the angry mobs.  So when he stumbles on a lynching in progress, who can expect him to do anything more than look away?Patrick is guided by his Aunt Grace who has been with him in each of his lives.  The stakes are high---this is his last chance.  Success moves both of them forward.  There is no going back.Volume #1 of A. Robert Allen’s Slavery and Beyond Series- Stories tackling race relations during times leading up to or immediately following the end of slavery.