When the Blue Moon Rises — Frank Gresham

From the Jungles of Africa to the streets of New York City. The Blue Moon Rises is a compelling heart felt story that will shift your emotions and touch your soul. In 1805 West Africa, Nigeria there lived an African named Ozain known by his people as 'Light Foot' the Silent Hunter. One day while hunting in the plains Ozain was brutally attacked by a demonic wolf. After surviving the attack something miraculous happened to his body, but he didn't know what it was until a blue moon rose one night and he experienced his first turning. He harbored this curse for months close to his heart from everyone. Until one day he was assaulted by a group of sailors and he changed into a werewolf. When his secret is revealed his wife and children are stripped out of his life. A sudden tragedy that propels him into a state of depression and he exiles himself from mankind. After years of living in the wild Ozain decides he wants to go to America to obtain literacy in honor of his belated family. He comes out of hiding to begin his quest. Fortunately he lands a job on a ship called 'The Bravo.' Aboard the ship he meets an old man named Grabeau who teaches him how to read and write as they sail across the ocean. When the ship anchors in Georgia Ozain's happi-ness is thrown into the hands of a wealthy plantation owner who tries to make Ozain a product of his environment. When Ozain refuses his demands all hell breaks loose and the outcome deems Ozain a murderer wanted, "Dead or Alive "