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Title: New Historical Fiction Novel Revisits Civil War

New York City, New York, United States, 4th Mar 2026 - Thomas Dorman Woods, Jr. announces the release of The Fork Lick Parables, a new Historical Fiction novel available now on Amazon. This thoughtful story takes readers back to the early days of the Civil War, when families, neighbors, and friends were forced to take sides in a conflict that threatened to tear the nation apart.About the Book StoryAt the start of the Civil War, the quiet hill country of western Virginia hoped the fighting would pass them by. The people of Fork Lick wanted to protect their simple way of life. They wished to avoid choosing between Secession and Statehood, between the Confederacy and the Union. But history had other plans.When an escaped slave arrives in town seeking refuge from bounty hunters on his journey to freedom through the Underground Railroad, everything changes. The town can no longer remain neutral. Slavery or abolition. Safety or justice. Silence or action. The residents must face questions of faith, morality, and human dignity.In The Fork Lick Parables, this Historical Fiction story places ordinary people in extraordinary times. Cannons from both North and South threaten the town. Fear spreads. Loyalties are tested. Families struggle with beliefs they once thought were certain. The novel asks a simple but powerful question: Will a strong sense of right and wrong be enough to survive the chaos of war?Themes That Still Matter TodayAlthough many Civil War enthusiasts may recognize the larger events of the time, this book focuses on lesser-known details and the human side of history. It goes beyond dates and battles. It explores prejudice and equality, interracial relationships, immigration, and the pain of social rejection.This Historical Fiction work stands apart because it read...

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