We Sing in the Darkness

By John L Sheppard

From Nebraska to the gritty streets of Chicago, two brothers are bound by blood, but torn by love and longing. Jimmy Alinsky is tall, handsome, and haunted by a tragic past that has shaped him into a quiet, introspective man. Raised in the shadows of his father's violent legacy, Jimmy's life has always been marked by solitude. His older brother, Eli, a war-hardened Vietnam veteran, carries his own burdens - a broken heart and a battle with alcohol - but he's always been there for Jimmy, offering a hand when needed.

When Martha O'Connell, a beautiful Irish-American nurse with a dark past of her own, enters their lives, the fragile balance of their brotherhood begins to crack. At just 19, Martha moves in with Eli, but it's Jimmy who finds himself drawn to her in ways he can't ignore. Though both men desire her, a deep sense of loyalty keeps Jimmy from pursuing the woman he's falling in love with - until one night, a single act of passion will change everything.

As the bonds between them tighten and unravel, We Sing in the Darkness delves into the complexities of love, family, and betrayal. Amid the backdrop of Chicago's neighborhoods and suburbs, these three souls must face the consequences of their desires, their choices, and the ghosts of their pasts.

In a story of yearning, sacrifice, and the search for redemption, will they find the light-or be consumed by the darkness?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DY7HS4YC
• ISBN13: 9781942086215
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Paragraph Line Books
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"