Book 1 in the Heed the Wind Series

When the wind decides to shift, nothing remains the same.

What vagrant violinist Staletta Burns wants most is to find her missing brothers, but the streets of London are cold and unforgiving and the moon hanging over the dark waters of the Thames can’t tell her where they are. So, she trades her last few coins for a pain-numbing drink…and wakes to find herself in jail.

Rescued by the sole witness to her unjust imprisonment, Daniel May attempts to turn her life around by getting her a job at Bobs & Co Manufactory. But she would rather play her violin for the patrons of London’s mangiest pubs, than work at the factory where Smitherton Bobs reigns god-like over his workers. And Bobs is a crow from her past, a man that will kill her, the white chimp that destroyed his family.

With raking claws, he stole her brothers away and with a snapping beak, he’ll take Daniel, too. Locked in this war of hatred and remorse, Staletta must learn the meaning of redemption before the faces of the dead plunge her into the deepest, coldest darkness she has ever known.

What Readers are Saying:

“Hard to put down this book! It's a story of loss, redemption, forgiveness and healing.” “If you enjoy historical fiction with deep emotional layers, flawed but compelling characters, and a strong message of hope, Heed the Wind is worth reading. Just be prepared for an emotional ride—you’ll feel frustration, heartbreak, and ultimately, a sense of redemption.”

“Heed the Wind is an emotional and beautifully written novel that completely pulled me in from the first page. Set in Victorian London, the story weaves themes of resilience, redemption, and faith in a way that feels both raw and deeply moving.”

“This is a story filled with the struggles we all, as humans, can relate to....the shame and trouble accepting grace and forgiveness...as well as the gospel weaved in such a way that it brought me near tears.”

“This was a random find - and I am so glad I did! An absolute roller coaster of dragging someone through redemption.” “[Heed the Wind] does an amazing job at bringing Victorian London to life. It's about broken people finding grace and healing, even when they don’t believe they deserve it.”