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  • Emancipating James

  • The Black Series, Volume 3
  • By: Joan Vassar
  • Narrated by: Jakobi Diem
  • Length: 20 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (353 ratings)

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Emancipating James

By: Joan Vassar
Narrated by: Jakobi Diem
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In this compelling third saga of The Black Series, Joan Vassar returns to Upper Canada,1862. While on a mission with the legendary Black, James comes face to face with a dark beauty enslaved on the Mickerson plantation. Freedom and love are within his grasp, until ill-fated circumstances separate the two. When he is severely wounded in a violent uprising, James’ life is forever changed. Scarred both physically and emotionally, he tries to put behind him the failures of the last year.

When life at the fort is threatened, James and his brothers are called upon for a dangerous mission that could jeopardize their hard-earned freedom. The men embark on a treacherous journey that will take them to the Union Capital and then on to their final stop: The Hunter Plantation, where bitter enemies and reckonings await payment. As the men follow a path of murder and intrigue, who will live and who will die remains to be seen.

Emancipating James reveals the complicated facets of the human soul exposed against the backdrops of Civil War, slavery, and romance.

©2018 Joan Vassar (P)2021 Joan Vassar
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This was another amazing book in this series. I did not want it to end. I hope there will be another book in the series.

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Those Men from the Fort.

The story of a mancipation James is remarkably written. Joan Vassar is nothing short of a genius she has the ability to draw you in make you feel, pull you out and then repositioning your life as you never knew it. Thank you MZ.JOANVASSER.

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Perfectly matched!

The strength and resilience of the male and female characters make this a wonderful experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the storytelling by Joan Vassar. The detail of daily life, the risks for freedom, and the family dynamics certainly kept me engaged and listening. The narrator, Jakobi Diem, does amazing work with the varying personalities and the change from male to female is a seamless and smooth transition. I love his voice for this series. I look forward to the next production.

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Captivating.

Ms. Joan Vasser does it again. I am so in awe of the stories about Black and his brothers. Ms. Vasser takes us on a ride in every book and this one is no different. There are characters you love, characters you hate and characters you hate but then grow to love. This book centers around James and his battle with the “Black Cracker” who shot him in the face in the previous book. There were a couple of slow moments but the overall story makes up for that. I am definitely adding this to my all time favorite series. And I’ve said it once but I’ll say it again..I didn’t even think I like historical fiction but with this series, I see how wrong I was! I highly recommend if you’re looking for a great read!

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A Must read, a must listen!

Loved it! Intense, suspense! The power of love and loyalty displayed in a perfect literary work! A masterpiece!

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phenomenal

this author took a time in history and made it beautiful. being able to love when you couldn't hardly love yourself. I was seeing myself through the women of the 1800's. beautiful just beautiful Joan!!

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Simply Amazing!!!!

Joan and Jakobi has done it again, the emotions in Jakobi voice takes you on a journey. He has made me laugh, cuss and cry. this series is pure masterpiece. bravo Jakobi bravo👏🏼👏🏼💜


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Phenomenal writing/story telling

Listen this author has a way with words that have you actually visualizing every scene and even imagining scents and sounds❤️ The story pulled me in from beginning to the very end. I found myself laughing, yelling, crying. I honestly went thru every emotion and at the end craved more. The fact that it’s so divinely written and has characters and scenes from actual history is even more impressive. Joan Is a visionary storyteller. Now as for the narration oh my goodness Jakobi is my number one narrator and he did not disappoint. The voices for every character were on point and I had no trouble identifying any of them from the different tones and inflictions he used… This book was worth a credit… My actual money …and am looking forward to more form
Both the author and narrator . Thank you Joan for your writing skills seriously phenomenal.

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Wow!!

Joan Vassar, you just keep outdoing yourself! Each book is so detailed and thought-provoking. I don't want them to end but this seems like the last book in the Black series. I wanted to hate Jeremiah so bad but I grew to respect him (dare I say relate to him in a way). There are always three sides to the story. I love how all of the relationships display the need for balance and submission on both ends.
Jakobi Diem, you are my absolute favorite narrator...You have the ability to bring each character to life and I love it.. I feel connected to each character because of your voice.. #FanForLife

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This was on another level...

James has recovered from being shot in Elbert and is ready to get revenge on the Black Cracker. During his recovery he fell in love with Abigail and they both wasn't sure how to feel. Seeing Abigail and James together was beautiful. Now on the Hunter Plantation, we see the Black Cracker and EJ trying to rebuild after Black and his brothers came through. Now that they have the man power needed, they focus on who was behind killing their father. But when it comes to light what their father did, they were done with him. We got to experience Jeremiah, The Black Cracker, become a nicer person because of Callie, the new slave he is in love with. When Black and the 22 arrived to shut down the plantation, they dealt with a mini war with deserters. I can go on and on about this book, all I can say is I loved it, didn't want it to end and got everything out of it and than some. If you have no listened to this book or the serious do yourself a favor and do some.
Now on to Mr. Diem, this man continues to impress me with his voices for the characters. listening to him read us like listening to a movie that you don't want to end!!!!

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