As we draw closer to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, what better way to connect with America’s colonial and revolutionary past than the Fading Darkness series of novels and upcoming video series? Through the Fading Darkness tells the story of the people who carved an existence out of the wilderness along the Virginia frontier prior to, and during, the American Revolution. The first three novels in the series and the upcoming short videos will transport you back to a time when rugged individualism joined with a desire for freedom and independence to form the first heartbeat of a nation. As we draw closer to the 250th birthday of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, there are few stories that are more relevant to today’s world.

I hope you enjoy Emily’s introduction.

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