Politics, Friendship,
or Greed? Which of these was the true author of the Confederate conspiracy to
decapitate the Union?
The Absolution of Mars by
T.F. Troy is a masterful blend of historical fiction, human drama and moral exploration.
Set against the backdrop of a racially fraught period in American history, the
story does not back away from the harsh realities or racial biases of the
day.
The narrative introduces Jemm Pender, a former slave with
a superior intellect, who rises to become a key agent in the National Detective
Police Force. Jemm is tasked to trace the movements of J. W. Boyd, a
Confederate spy working out of Canada.
From its intriguing opening scene, where playful dialogue
among children hints at deeper mysteries, the story captivates with a blend of
vivid detail and emotional depth. Jemm's quest intertwines with his wife Marnie
and Aunt Cordelia, both blessed with remarkable capabilities that are being
lost to the scientific thought of the day.
Troy tackles difficult topics with honesty and precision,
creating moments that are as painful as they are profound. The prose is rich
and evocative, with dialogue that breathes life into the characters and their
struggles. The Absolution of Mars is
a poignant, thought-provoking exploration of history, identity, and humanity,
recommended for readers seeking depth and nuance.
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A student of the American Civil War, T.F. Troy has an
award-winning journalism career spanning more than 40 years. He currently
serves as Executive Editor of Cleveland Magazine’s Community Leader as well as
the Editor of Ohio Business Magazine. He also writes features for Northern
Kentucky Magazine and Dayton Magazine, among other regional publications. His
work with those publications has won him numerous awards, taking first, second
and third place in Ohio for Magazine Feature Writing. Troy’s work has appeared
in major metropolitan daily newspapers including the Cleveland Plain Dealer and
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
In addition to the previously mentioned publications, Troy
also held positions as a Senior Editor for both ABC/Capital Cities and ICD
Publications in New York. His work has appeared in numerous national consumer
and trade periodicals throughout his career. In his first book Cleveland
Classics: Great Tales from the North Coast, Troy interviewed local and national
Cleveland celebrities such as: Jim Brown, Bob Feller, Patricia Heaton and
Arsenio Hall among others. The Absolution of Mars, set just after the Civil
War, is his first novel, but third book.
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