Welcome to Crossing Day by William A. Glass Book Tour hosted by Goddess Fish Promotions. 

About the Book

It’s been one hundred and sixty years since the Confederacy won its independence at the Battle of Altamaha Crossing. Slaves of African descent still perform most of the work in the South. 

This seems normal to Ryan Walters and his friends who attend high school in Huntsville, Alabama. Like teens everywhere, they enjoy sharing videos, playing sports, and hanging out with friends. Jaybird’s drive-in is their favorite gathering place. There, they befriend Mish, a slave girl who works as a car hop. 

When the drive-in’s owner sells Mish to a dirty old man, Ryan and his friends awaken to the injustice around them. Despite the danger, they decide to help Mish escape. Will they succeed?

Excerpt of Crossing Day

Melanie wanders into the dining room and finds her parents already seated at the table with their personal slaves standing behind them. Her mother, Dorothy, takes a sip of orange juice and replaces the glass on the lace tablecloth. Her servant, Natty, immediately gets a pitcher from the sideboard and refills the glass. Meanwhile, James is smiling at Melanie. “Morning, Miss,” he says. The white-haired Black man pulls out her chair. Once she’s seated, he spreads a cloth napkin over her lap. 

“What was all the ruckus at Jaybird’s last night?” Dan Montgomery asks. He’s the mayor of Huntsville and knows everything. 

“A German boy started it,” Melanie says defensively.

“Yes, and his father already called me to complain. He’s a big wheel at The Space Flight Complex.”

“Sorry!”

Montgomery points to the syrup. His slave, Parker, reaches for it and then pours. “Enough,” Montgomery snaps. He turns back to Melanie. “You and all the others will have a week of detention.” 

Melanie gasps.

“What about cheerleading practice?”

“You should have thought of that before you went to the drive-in. That’s where all the delinquents hang out and you with them.”

“I won’t go anymore. Please.” Melanie bats her baby blues at her father. His expression melts. “Go to detention after school today, and maybe we’ll see about tomorrow.” 

“Thanks, Dad.” 

Montgomery cuts off a bite of pancake and pops it into his mouth. That reminds Melanie to eat as well. It’s almost time for the bus.

Crossing Day Review

This storyline will leave you scratching your head and then will stay itchy for a long time (meaning it will stay with you). This alternative history story is set in the present day complete with the internet, social media, and cell phones. The big twist is slavery is still in full swing. If that isn’t enough, Germany has taken over the world. 

A flash of conscience hits Ryan and his friends when Mish, a slave girl, is sold to an evil man. They hatch a plan to not only find her but to save her. Bless their hearts.

I couldn’t help but cheer for these characters and wish them the best. 

About the Author

Bill Glass is a retired business executive who now lives in a small southern town with his wife, Bettina. Bill coaches soccer at a small college while Bettina pilots the soccer team bus to away games. 

They have three sons, Alex, Robert, and Gordon who all graduated from college and moved away to pursue careers. Instead of having an empty nest, they now host three rescue dogs and enjoy finding promising hiking trails to explore. 

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