The Fort
The Black Series, Book 5
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Jakobi Diem
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Joan Vassar
About this listen
1864, Fort Independence: When a bloody carriage appears at the front gate, Black’s greatest fear is realized. Mayhem has found its way to his doorstep, forcing him and the people to examine everyday life.
In this fifth installment of The Black Series, the legendary Black is tasked with leading the people to a freer existence. He must also solve a deadly game of cat and mouse, while keeping the people from peril.
Join Joan Vassar, Black, and the men, as they uncage the people from physical bondage, emancipate the people’s thoughts, and unshackle the people from fear.
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- Shannan G.
- 07-23-22
Please Do A Mini-series!
Joan Vassar's Black Saga deserves TV time. You can't help but to fall in love with all the characters . Thank you for such a detailed depiction of life... mixing fiction with historical facts is beautiful, not to mention the romance.
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- KJ
- 03-17-22
Another Epic in storytelling
Awesome !! It is another masterpiece to add to the series. I am a huge Vassar fan....Dont stop now keep it going!
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- Tiffany T.
- 05-24-22
The Best not the last
I have loved this entire series. It gave you everything love, romance, laughter, sadness, fear, faith and encouragement. Please Don’t let this be the last of the series. And Jakobi made this series more than what it was and he deserves an award of some sort for all these voices he embodied with such character and individuality.
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- Angela Weaver
- 03-05-22
One of the Best series Ever
Five Books =Five outstanding literary works of art. The Fort was excellent and left me wanting more. I know Joan sees this last entry to the series as the end but I hope she becomes inspired to continue the story of the people of the Fort, Black Town and what they experienced during reconstruction. Also want an update on all the couples. Outstanding narration by Jakobi Diem as well!
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- ShayBax
- 03-26-23
An epic end to extraordinary ending
I must say I had to be pushed to start this series. I love period pieces, but I'm a visual person. I convinced myself that I could not get into this series without watching it. Boy, was I wrong! First off, Jakobi. Never a dull moment! Always deliver, and he out did himself. Ms Joan, WOW!!! This series was EVERYTHING!! I bing the whole week because I had to know what was going to happen next. I truly don't want this series to end.
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- Ayanna First of BSB
- 04-14-23
Unique Collection
As I arrived at book 5 of this unique, amazing, beautiful, and Black Historical Mind-blowing Series, I am still in awe. I learned so much, appreciated so many things written, implied, and illustrated with words of descriptive power. Romance, loyalty, strength, community, betrayal, boldness, adoration, and authentic agape love were ever so present. This series is undeniable, Black Excellence! There truly are not enough words to express how much I enjoyed not only this book, but the entire series!
Jakobi Diem did an outstanding narration & enactment of every single one of the characters. There was never a moment where I was confused by what character was speaking. The consistent enthusiasm was felt throughout.
Joan Vassar has a new fan in me fa life!! I will debate a few thangs, but I loved everything! Her imagination is brilliance!
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- JJP
- 01-28-24
Powerful Characters
I really enjoyed listening to this book. The reader made the characters come to life. There was great history intertwined with the storyline. Very well written and quite entertaining. Many thanks to the author and the reader!
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- N.TYNES
- 11-23-24
The fort
I love the story the writer was excellent, it ended beautiful, looking for more books.by you. thank you
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- Johneshia Kornegay
- 03-08-22
I now want the Movie made
These series had me captivated!!! I Love Black and everything He stood and fought for… I love the love they had for their women.. And love what happened to there enemies!! Thank you for writing such Amazing Stories!!!!
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- KG
- 03-02-22
Welcome The Fort & Blacktown
We return to The Fort.....For me this series kept me on the edge of my seat....I have been totally captivated and consumed with the various things going on with the Fort and now we have Blacktown too....I was pleasantly surprised that we were introduced to a few new characters and some of them as well as a few of the old characters made me laugh through book. This story totally encompassed how women feel when they have the love, encouragement & security of a good man...This story was filled with so many shining examples, that's really what made me smile the most. I also happy to see that more people from the Fort embraced the leadership role, although some of them had to be pushed into the role. Man, this is such a good series I didn't want it to end...I kept stopping my audiobook to try and prolong it....Joan Vassar is a Genius. She mixed some historical facts and fiction and provided a masterpiece. Jakobi Diem, no one could have pulled off this series (55 hours and 21 mins) but you...The way you encompassed the entire cast of characters and I was NEVER confused which character was speaking....You are phenomenal!
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