A Mississippi boy is told a prophecy he doesn't yet understand: "Your Mississippi eyes will see more than Mississippi." In Mississippi Eyes: Fire, the first novelette in Tom Alexander Jr.'s powerful new series, readers step into a world where history, memory, and mysticism collide. Blending the truth of the Black lived experience with the imaginative reach of fiction, Tom introduces a young boy whose journey will carry him far beyond the red clay roads of his childhood. Fire becomes both symbol and guide-igniting visions, shaping identity, and opening the door to a life that stretches across continents. Through the boy's early encounters with family, community, and the unseen, Tom lays the foundation for an epic five-part saga that explores Black history, world events, and the spiritual forces that shape us. Rich in atmosphere and rooted in authentic storytelling, Mississippi Eyes: Fire invites readers into a narrative that is as enlightening as it is enchanting. This is the beginning of a journey-one that promises to show the world through Mississippi eyes.
