About Wild Conviction
“Mary Dezember has created a tour de force featuring a strong young woman who displays integrity, independence, empathy, and a commitment to equality— a necessary role model for today’s world and any other.”— T. A. Niles, from T. A.'s Poetic Expressions-Plus
“Author Mary Dezember brilliantly blends history with the dilemmas of the present day in WILD CONVICTION . . .”
“…There is absolutely nothing to say about this book that is not complimentary. ‘Wild Conviction’ is a story that should not be missed by anyone.”
— Kathy Stickles for ReaderViews
“…With a signature writing style, Dezember expertly weaves together a tale of adventure, self-discovery, and personal growth that will have readers of all ages hooked from the very first page.”
— Suzie Housley for Midwest Book Review
“Twilight Adams is such a fighter; reminded me of Katniss Everdeen from THG. She's the star of the show!”
—The 2023 Wishing Shelf Book Awards, male reader, aged 19.
“A smartly plotted, coming-of-age novel with a strong, easy to root for, protagonist. A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended!”
—The 2023 Wishing Shelf Book Awards
“I couldn't put this book down! Set in the years leading up to the Civil War, this is an entertaining and socially conscious novel that is a true page turner. Creating a work of fiction that addresses the horrors of slavery is a challenging task, but the author handles the subject matter adroitly and the writing is truly outstanding.”
— Michael Ostrowski, author of A Model Community and Lost in the Fog, from Goodreads Review
“. . . praiseworthily woven with history, social consciousness, empathy and compassion in Dezember’s eloquent writing style. Moving, brilliant, compelling, passionate and thought provoking.”
—Teresa E. Gallion, author of Chasing Light, Contemplation in the High Desert, and Scent of Love, from Goodreads Review
In a hostile land, a young woman dares to stand against enslavers and learns—
survival isn’t freedom.
“Know this ~ Sixteen is power.”
Secrets about her ancestry ignite Twilight Adams to help enslaved children at a wicked plantation. Believing in her mission and her emerging powers, she bravely faces constant oppressive situations, fighting for her life and for the lives of those she loves.
Spanning three years, 1858-1861, Wild Conviction is a socially conscious, richly historical, epic adventure—sprinkled with Magical Realism, laced with Southern Gothic, and steeped in the heated tensions of Antebellum America.
For this novel, the author created a scenario within a historical setting in which the terms
Rich-tone and Pale are used for skin tone—and without historical or contemporary derogatory terms.
WILD CONVICTION REVIEWS AND AWARDS
Awesome, insightful review from Suzie Housley for Midwest Book Review:
Click on link, then scroll until you find the review for Wild Conviction:
Fabulous short review from IndieReader:
Look Inside the Book.
You can read pages from Wild Conviction. Click on book cover icon below.
You can find links to full editorial reviews there, too.
The sample is of the print version. The ebook version formatting is a bit different, but the story is the same, of course.