Long After We Are Gone

A Novel

De: Terah Shelton Harris

Narrado por: Diontae Black

"Don't let the white man take the house." These are the last words King Solomon says to his son before he dies. Now, the Solomon siblings must return to North Carolina to save the Kingdom, their ancestral home and 200 acres of land, from a development company, who has their sights set on turning the valuable waterfront property into a resort.

While fighting to save the Kingdom, the siblings must also save themselves from the secrets they've been holding onto. Junior, the oldest son and married to his wife for eleven years, is secretly in love with another man. Second son Mance can't control his temper, which has landed him in prison more than once. CeCe, the oldest daughter and a lawyer in New York City, has embezzled thousands of dollars from her firm's clients. Youngest daughter Tokey wonders why she doesn't seem to fit into this family, which has left an aching hole in her heart that she tries to fill in harmful ways. As the Solomons come together to fight for the Kingdom, each of their façades begins to crumble and collide in unexpected ways.

Told in alternating viewpoints, Long After We Are Gone is a searing portrait on the power of family and letting go of things that no longer serve you, exploring the burden of familial expectations, the detriment of miscommunication, and the lessons and legacies we pass on to our children.

©2024 Terah Shelton Harris (P)2024 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"An engaging and satisfying read, featuring believable, complex characters." ---Monica McAbee, Surratts-Clinton Branch Library

Loved it!

I was hooked from the beginning and could not stop listening. I appreciated the character development and family focus of this read.

Good story

It was just ok, seemed a little depressing. First book for me by this author.

Moving in emotional

The author did a great job of bringing the characters to life . I’ll be looking out for another book by the writer.

Great book to enjoy!

I really liked this story. It's like a roller-coaster ride with a great ending. I would say it's like a spicy Tyler Perry movie.

Let It Be

This is the first book I've read by this author and definitely won't be the last. Each character had fascinating story lines they connected them to each other and the reader.