For generations, the Evans-Lloyd family has fought those who sell panic and alarm in order to gain power. This two-book offer covers two stories in the family The Price of Freedom, the story of Gib Evans and friends as they try to save their teachers and their small U.S. community from the power of demagogues during the McCarthy communist-hunting era; and The Hounded, the story of Gib's grandson, Xander who recovers at Grandpa's from a fanatical raid on his home in Pakistan only to discover that anti-Muslim fanatics in the U.S. terrorize the lives of his Kurdish friends who are United States citizens. Set in every-town, Portland, Oregon, both stories show the courage and potential strength of those who refuse to buy 'fear of others' when sold by the powerful.
Rae Richen's short stories and articles have appeared in anthologies, newspapers and in handbooks for writers and teachers. She has taught middle school, high school students and adults and has always been impressed with the wide-ranging curiosity and the persistent search for answers among her students.
Her novels include the adventure novel, Uncharted Territory, and the historical Scapegoat series, The Price of Freedom and The Hounded. She has also written To Serve Those Most in Need, a non-fiction history of social services in the Pacific Northwest.
Her novels include questions for book groups dealing with story content and also with style and storytelling choices. They are appropriate for interested readers and also for students studying fiction writing.
The author is available for classroom presentations and discussion. She enjoys leading workshops for any age group on the writing of fiction and non-fiction. Contact her at: Lloyd Court Press 3034 NE 32nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97212 or at raerichen.com