Free Men and Dreamers

Series · 5 books · 2004-2011

By Laurie L.C. Lewis

Books in series

Dark Sky at Dawn

2004

It is a dangerous time for America. The years following the signing of the Constitution have been riddled with British aggressions aimed at breaking the will of the young government. Trade restrictions tear at its economy while British ships attack and kidnap Americans at sea, refusing to acknowledge thier American citizenship. Washington, Franklin, and Hamilton have died. Their inspired dream is now entrusted to their aged and war-weary peers and to the succeeding generations-men and women, born in liberty, who are prepared to sacrifice their lives in its defense. But the divisive evils of greed, slavery, and class distinction cast a dark cloud over the promise WE THE PEOPLE, even as war talk rattles the governing halls. American declars a war to reconfirm her independence. . .war to protect her more perfect The War of 1812. Dark Sky at Dawn, based in historical fiction, tells the fascinating story of people, events, history, and spiritual reawakening that precede the compelling momemt in time before the guns blazed and the light of the Restoration dawned on a new day.

Twilight's Last Gleaming

2008

FROM BACK COVER: While cannons roar and rockets ignite American skies, disease ravages the upper Connecticut Valley. Few notice the sufferings of the families . . . Of a single child . . . A remarkable lad named Joseph. Attentions are forced elsewhere on the Chesapeake, which guards the entrance to the infant nation's threatened capital. It is the height of the War of 1812. As the beleaguered American forces begin to rally, Britain's military is divided between battlefronts on two continents. Until Napoleaon can be toppled and all of the crow's resources can be diverted to the American campaign, Britain needs a tactical diversion. They attack the Chesapeake Bay! Lieutenant Jed Pearson heads to war, leaving his beloved Willows estate in the care of powerless freed slaves. But soon circumstances will blur the line between adversary and friend, family and foe, British and American. In this second volume of the epic historical series Free Men and Dreamers, witness the saga of five families caught in the tumult of the oft-forgotten war that cemented American Liberty and set the stage for the great work of the Restoration. (LDS Christian Mormon)

Dawn's Early Light

2009

In the spring of 1814, a temporary calm settles along the Patuxent. While the British Navy skulks in the Chesapeake Bay, the Willows families and their neighbors enjoy a brief season of peace. That is until Napoleon is subdued. Britain now prepares to loose her navy on America, even as peace negotiations commence in Belfium. Weeks of relentless British attacks along the waterfront soften the will of the American militia, leaving the British military confident that victory is within their grasp. And their primary target? Washington. Experience the pain and passion of five families—American, slave and British—as they endure three of the darkest days in American history—the week Washington burned.

Oh, Say Can You See?

2010

Tis The Star-Spangled Banner; O! Long May it Wave... Though the capital smolders, the battered Constitution and the presidency have survived. But the British left the struggling government no home. Gone are the symbols of America - the Capitol Building and the President's House, and nearly every relic of the infant nation. Britain's next target is the port city of Baltimore, but has the raid on Washington stiffened the Americans' backs? As the Willows women mourn their absent men - gone to war, or wounded, or captured - they await the birth of a blessed child. Miles away, attorney Francis Scott Key embarks on a diplomatic mission that will leave an everlasting mark on America. Proving that the pen can indeed be more powerful than a sword, Key records the fears and hopes of his embattled people. His epic poem soon set to music and titled "The Star-Spangled Banner," rallies a shattered nation to rise from its knees to claim the dream of "one nation under God" during the closing hours of the War of 1812. \\\\\\\\ What others are saying about “OH SAY CAN YOU SEE?” “This book is poignant, haunting, gripping—a timely celebration of this country and her people.” Braden Bell, author of “The Road Show” “I'm awestruck at L.C. Lewis' mastery of detail-rich prose.” Marsha Ward, author of “Man From Shenandoah” and other compelling westerns. “I was able to picture each person I "met" in the pages of her novel.” Rachelle Christensen, author of “Wrong Number.” “You will be drawn into the story by events, but want to continue to read because of the characters . . . You will have no problem reading this book even if you haven't seen the previous works. But after you read Oh, Say Can You See?, you'll want to have the rest of the series.” Lynn Parsons, co-author of (dis)Abilities and the Gospel) “L.C. Lewis has the remarkable gift of being able to create three-dimensional characters who step into incredibly detailed and accurate historical accounts of real-life events. I can’t say it enough, the detail was excellent.” Marilyn Bunderson, author of “The Mark.”

In God Is Our Trust

2011

America exits the War of 1812 battered but determined under the leadership of the last men tutored by the Founding Fathers. As she is welcomed onto the world stage, new leaders prepare to thrust an aggressive platform on the nation, threatening America's unity and her brief period of prosperity and peace. The country's trials have prepared a choice generation, but as adversity afflicts the Pearson home, Hannah enters a crisis of faith, questioning man's interpretation of God's word. The struggles plaguing the Pearsons affect Frannie and the six families with whom the Pearsons have become entangled during the war. As a new religious reformation dawns in America, the Pearsons and Snowdens become involved with a young man from Hannah's past-Joseph Smith-whose accounts of visions and dealings with angels strain tender relationships and test the Constitution's guarantees of religious liberty.

Author

Laurie L.C. Lewis

Author · 16 books

Laurie (L.C.) Lewis will always be a Marylander at heart—a weather-whining lover of crabs, American history, and the sea. She admits to being craft-challenged, and particularly lethal with a glue gun, It’s documented that she’s craft-challenged and particularly lethal with a glue gun, which is why she set her creative juices on writing which was less likely to burn her fingers. She's also a devotee of sappy movies, fried chicken, and twinkle lights. She’s a RONE Award Winner (The Dragons of Alsace Farm) and was twice named a New Apple Literary Award winner in 2017 (The Dragons of Alsace Farm), and in 2018, winning Best New Fiction (Love on a Limb.) She is also a BRAGG Medallion honoree, and she was twice named a Whitney Awards and USA Best Books Awards finalist. Laurie will release her thirteenth novel, a contemporary Christmas romance in October 2021. "Cross-Country Christmas," was inspired by a drive she took through the often barren miles of Utah in a Tesla. Mysteries, romance, and humor abound in this fun Hallmark-like tale of two lonely rebounders who end up stranded together under some curious circumstances. Visit Laurie's author page for release news. https://www.amazon.com/Laurie-Lewis/e... Laurie’s last release, "Secrets Never Die," (2019), was her first venture into romantic suspense. She's penned a sequel which she hopes to release in 2022. Her women's fiction/romance novels include (Love on a Line," (2019), "Awakening Avery," (2018), "Sweetwater," (2018), "Love on a Limb," (2017), "The Dragons of Alsace Farm" (2016), and "Unspoken" (2004), written as Laurie Lewis. Using the pen name L.C. Lewis, she wrote the five volumes of her award-winning FREE MEN and DREAMERS historical fiction series, set against the backdrop of the War of 1812: "Dark Sky at Dawn" (2007), "Twilight’s Last Gleaming "(2008), "Dawn’s Early Light" (2009), "Oh, Say Can You See?" (2010), and "In God is Our Trust" (2011). Her next release will be a WWII novel based on the experiences of a French survivor of the occupation of France. The working title for this book is "The Letter Carrier," and Laurie hopes to release it by January 2022. Laurie loves to hear from readers, and she invites you to join her VIP Readers’ Club or contact her at any of these locations. VIP Readers’ Club https://www.laurielclewis.com/newsletter Website www.laurielclewis.com Twitter https://twitter.com/laurielclewis Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LaurieLCLewis/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurielclewis/ BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/lauri...