Spiritual Shackles Okeyo A. Jumal Griot Publishers ISBN: 0-9644985-0-2 Fiction, Historical Fiction Reviewed by Qetesh

Spiritual Shackles is a mesmerizing book, which delves deeply into African history and folklore.  CJ Johnson a local reporter is trying to uncover the identity of an arsonist who is setting a series of church fires in Pasadena, California.  As he embarks on this personal journey, each new clue leads him to meet an array of fascinating characters that all share a unique connection.  The character Tulsa Jim leads Johnson to meet Roxanne who becomes his wife.  They are all drawn together by Mama Vye who is a woman steeped in mysticism that is feared by the locals. Her foster children and the children of Johnson and Roxanne end up playing a crucial role in the events that take place. Overall, this is an amazing portrait of historical events and the way that lives interweave and entwine together.  It contains suspense, mystery, mystical/ spiritual elements, drama, romance, and a rich cultural backdrop with engaging characters that makes it hard to put down.  Excellent reading! You don't want to miss this one!

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