Black Cloud Rising - by David Wright Falade

Black Cloud Rising is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of the African Brigade, a unit of former slaves who fought against their former owners during the American Civil War.

The book follows the journey of Sergeant Richard Etheridge, a man born into slavery but now fighting for his freedom and the freedom of those he loves.

With powerful depictions of the bonds formed between fighting men and heartrending scenes of sacrifice and courage, Black Cloud Rising offers a compelling and nuanced portrait of enslaved men and women crossing the threshold to freedom.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the Civil War, or the struggle for freedom and equality.