Roots of the Abandoned
The Wheatley Family Saga: Book One
By Ebz Dixon | EsSense of Ebony Books
When Carlton Wheatley boards a flight to America in the late 1980s, he leaves behind more than a dirt yard and big dreams—he abandons two young sons and a woman who once believed in forever. Sharon, his teenage sweetheart turned struggling single mother, is left to weather life’s storms in rural Jamaica. Clive and Winston grow into men with callused hands, hardened hearts, and their own quiet resentments, each carving out a life on land their father left behind.
Decades later, Carlton returns unannounced. Wealthier. Older. Expecting forgiveness.
But time doesn’t heal all wounds. And blood doesn’t always bind.
Tensions simmer in the sun-scorched hills of St. James as secrets spill, tempers flare, and loyalties are tested. With rich generational drama, textured landscapes, and heart-wrenching emotional truths, Roots of the Abandoned is the compelling first novel in the Wheatley Family Saga—an unforgettable exploration of betrayal, legacy, and the courage to confront the ghosts of the past.
Perfect for fans of family sagas, Caribbean fiction, and bold Black storytelling with soul.