Where Rebels Roam — Ken Roberts

Inspired by the true story of a woman who dreamed of riding in a horse race, Where Rebels Roam is the tale of two women and a man whose fates intertwine amidst the turbulent backdrop of America's Civil War. Brought together by an extraordinary horse and the trials and heartbreak of a land in turmoil, the three must find and follow their destinies.

Kate … Strong-willed and determined, she is in control of her world. She is young and naïve enough to think she can keep the troubles around her from getting in the way of her dreams -- but when the war damages those close to her, it threatens to take away the life and the certainties she took for granted. Now to fulfill her dreams might mean sacrificing what is closest to her, and the outcome of her choices could destroy what the war cannot.

Ellie …The conflict brings slaughter and chaos all around her, but it also brings intrigue and stirs her emotions. She must find a bridge between tradition and love on the one hand, and her independence and desires on the other. She refuses to turn away when the war gets brutal and others are in need, and her newfound inner strength presents her with opportunities to dig deep and seek her own destiny, and perhaps find her rewards.

Gabe … Love and family were all he knew until fate delivered a deathblow that shattered his dreams and faith. Now the forces of despair drive him, and the war gives him means for revenge. Death means nothing to him but relief. Suddenly, however, he must contemplate what his future holds, and he may have a reason to live -- but can he survive?

Their journey takes them from peaceful farms and small towns to grim battlefields and even to Washington, D.C. Along the way the paths they choose and the decisions they must make could change their lives forever, in ways they never would have predicted.