Nationwide — In a nation still grappling with the trauma of racial injustice and police brutality, author Latiera Nicole delivers a timely, soul-stirring debut novel, The Hand of Just-Us, that is already resonating with readers across the country. With a powerful narrative rooted in grief, courage, and systemic truth, this gripping story amplifies the voices too often left unheard.
Set in a fictional yet all-too-familiar community, The Hand of Just-Us follows Dana Blackwell, whose world is upended when her best friend Tasha is murdered. What begins as a personal tragedy becomes a broader awakening as Dana uncovers a pattern of state-sanctioned violence and embarks on a relentless journey to confront a broken system that continues to fail Black lives.
“The novel is fiction, but the pain, injustice, and frustration are very real,” says Latiera Nicole. “This story is a mirror to America—reflecting what too many communities already know.”
As Dana transforms from grieving friend to determined activist, readers are taken on an emotional, suspenseful, and ultimately empowering ride through protest, betrayal, and rebirth. The novel explores themes of racial injustice, the cost of activism, the weight of Black womanhood, and the healing power of truth and self-determination.
The Hand of Just-Us comes at a crucial moment in America’s ongoing reckoning with race, justice, and policing. With its unflinching look at the consequences of unchecked authority and its bold female protagonist, the book is poised to spark conversations in classrooms, book clubs, newsrooms, and beyond.
Why This Book Matters Now:
• Timely Themes: Engages directly with current national conversations around police reform and racial equity.
• Empowered Storytelling: Centers a dynamic Black female lead who takes control of her own narrative.
• Cultural Impact: Resonates with the lived experiences of many in the Black community while offering a universal message of justice and hope.
• Author’s Voice: Latiera Nicole brings an urgent, authentic voice that readers—and media—won’t forget.
The novel is currently available in print and digital formats through Amazon or AuthorLatieraNicole.com, with early readers praising it as “raw,” “necessary,” and “impossible to put down.”
Latiera Nicole is available for interviews, speaking engagements, book signings, and podcast/radio appearances. To schedule, or request a review copy, please contact info@authorlatieranicole.com
About the Author
Latiera Nicole is a rising literary voice committed to telling stories that illuminate injustice and empower change. With The Hand of Just – Us, she blends fiction and advocacy in a gripping debut that challenges, inspires, and calls readers to action.
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