Rain Upon the Blinding Dust

Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the narrative follows an escaped slave who enlists in the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteers and a young soldier from the 33rd Iowa Infantry. Their paths converge during the tumultuous Red River Campaign, highlighting themes of courage, camaraderie, and the struggles for freedom and identity in a divided nation. Through their experiences, the story explores the complexities of war and the personal journeys of those who fought for their beliefs.