My Name Is John Singer

ONLY LOVE COULD SAVE HIM. What if a criminal was given a second chance? Romantic fiction no one has dared to imagine, until now.

History tells us on April 26, 1865 a notorious assassin was cornered inside a burning barn, a Union gunshot ending his life. But rumors speculate he escaped that fiery blaze. Perhaps a twist of fate offered a second chance at life, to right the wrongs and possibly find love. When John Singer meets triage nurse Emma Dixon at the war hospital in Alexandria, Virginia his body is broken, his spirit unwilling to fight as fever rages within him. But one smoldering glance from his black bottomless eyes, Emma knows he must survive. John's heart is stolen by her beauty and kindness.

He is hiding in plain sight... or is he? His true identity becomes his darkest secret. The world believes the blaze took his life. But John's tattered past still burns, scorching his mind with ashes of regret. For the handsome Confederate soldier known as John Singer is the notorious assassin JOHN WILKES BOOTH.

This compelling fictional account takes a bold look at the questionable possibilities swirling around Booth's enigmatic end, questions that still resonate today. The author romanticizes the complicated man, but never forgives his crimes. In this intriguing tale Booth is repentant, lamenting the loss of his family and sister, Asia.

From the Author, Lisa G. Samia: "In writing this story I believed there was but one thing that could save him, and that was love. For in the end isn't love all we have?" Included author letters describing the actual historical events and influential characters that are portrayed in this fictional "second chance" romance.

Endorsement by respected Author and Playwright, Mr. Eric Swanson: My Name is John Singer is a fascinating novel, rich in historical detail and nuances of character, time, and place. By turns tender, thrilling, and suspenseful, it is a beguiling work of historical fiction and a thoughtful exploration of love and redemption.

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