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A USA TODAY bestseller!

While the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre remains tragically overshadowed in history books, Miller’s gripping novel boldly corrects this injustice through a powerful and deeply moving portrayal. Readers immerse themselves in the compelling journey of two sisters as they exhibit remarkable courage, resilience, and faith in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author, praised the novel for shedding vital light on a neglected piece of history, noting the heartfelt depiction of a thriving Black community confronting destruction.

Margaret and Evelyn Justice grew up in Greenwood, a vibrant and affluent African-American district in Tulsa, Oklahoma, better known as Black Wall Street. Their community boasted successful businesses, thriving entertainment venues, elegant beauty and clothing stores, and professional offices including law firms, medical clinics, and banks. Evelyn dreams of heading East to pursue her passion for fashion design, while Margaret, recently graduated, hopes to teach high school back home and start a family in Greenwood.

But their entire world changes drastically when the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 strikes, shattering their community, their dreams, and their hearts. Left with nothing but each other, the sisters flee, eventually finding shelter at the Threatt Filling Station—a rare sanctuary located along what would become Route 66. At this unique safe haven from the cruel realities of Jim Crow America, Evelyn and Margaret grapple with their grief, begin to mend spiritually and emotionally, and rediscover a measure of hope amidst despair.

Soon they recognize that their refuge at the filling station, however comforting, cannot last forever—Greenwood must be rebuilt, and their community needs its people now more than ever. Their journey to locate their missing father and rebuild their lives tests their faith, enriches their strengths, and helps restore their spirits. Ultimately, this search for answers can empower Margaret, Evelyn, and the entire Greenwood community to raise their voices louder than before—as they reclaim their lives, honor the memory of those lost, and build a future filled with dignity, promise, and healing.

Praised as an essential work of historical fiction, Miller’s novel earned starred reviews from Booklist and Library Journal, both highlighting its powerful exploration of racial trauma, strength, and the extraordinary courage required to live, love, and hope again in the aftermath.