Traveling through Texas in the 1860s was fraught with danger. Like much of the Old West, it was plagued by Native American raids, frontier violence from marauding bands, and relentless racial terror targeting both Freedmen and white Unionists. During Reconstruction, scant funding was allocated to law enforcement, leaving communities vulnerable to crime and chaos.
The Twisted Road to Miranda
Step into 1865 Texas, where the humble, hardworking Smith & Jackson families face a devastating blow as they struggle to rebuild their shattered lives after losing their patriarchs. Unprovoked violence targets them, leaving them overwhelmed by grief—mourning not only their loved ones but also the land’s laborers. This brutal crime devastates the community, emotionally crippling those connected to these families. In this dark chapter of American history, those tied to the land must summon extraordinary strength to endure or risk being broken forever.
Kevin Kenyon
1/8/20261 min read