The View Through Shattered Glass
A sweeping historical novel of forbidden love, unbreakable courage, and the true cost of freedom in a nation divided against itself.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Historical Fiction
The View Through Shattered Glass
A sweeping historical novel of forbidden love, unbreakable courage, and the true cost of freedom in a nation divided against itself.
Set in the final years of American slavery, The View Through Shattered Glass follows James, an escaped slave, and Diane, a disabled white woman; the world never accepted either. Their bond defies every law and hatred of their time. Their son, Easton, inherits both the promise and the peril of their love, fighting for a place in a world still unwilling to see him as fully human.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Literary Fiction
CHILDREN OF THE FIRE
Children of the Fire is a compelling novel by Richard W. Shelton that explores the lasting impact of childhood violence and the challenges of growing beyond deeply painful experiences.
The story follows seven young adults from four different families and diverse backgrounds. Despite their differences in ethnicity and economic status, they share one powerful connection: each has experienced life-altering violence committed by persons within their own family.
About the Author
A Storyteller Who Doesn't Look Away
Richard W. Shelton writes the parts of American history rarely told gently, or told at all. His work sits at the intersection of history, human relationships, and social justice, holding the past honestly rather than softening it. The View Through Shattered Glass follows one family across generations, navigating love and loss in a country still learning to see them as fully human.
Richard W. Shelton
Historical Storytelling
Powerful Characters
Themes That Matter
