The River's Divide

By Tony Song

The River's Divide, a short story of adventure, friendship, and the search for freedom in a divided world.

In the shadow of a nation divided, two unlikely fugitives embark on a perilous journey toward freedom. Eliza Mayfield, a headstrong girl fleeing the suffocating expectations of her privileged life, and Jonah, an escaped indentured servant desperate to escape the chains of his past, find themselves bound together by fate and a shared longing for a better world.

As they navigate the treacherous waters of the Ohio River-a symbolic divide between slavery and freedom-Eliza and Jonah confront the moral contradictions of a society built on exploitation. Along the way, they encounter a cast of unforgettable characters, from the wise and resilient Mama Lou to the morally ambiguous Captain Granger, each shaping their understanding of freedom, sacrifice, and the power of human connection.

But freedom comes at a cost. Hunted by those who would drag them back to the lives they left behind, Eliza and Jonah must make impossible choices that will test their courage, their loyalty, and their very humanity. The River's Divide is a sweeping tale of adventure, friendship, and the enduring quest for freedom in a world that seeks to deny it.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F1TRBB7T
• ISBN13: 9798314314913
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"