Leaving Kent State

Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War protests, the narrative explores the tragic events at Kent State University on May 4, 1970, when National Guardsmen shot unarmed students, marking a pivotal moment in American history. Through the eyes of characters navigating the intense political and social upheaval of the late 1960s and early 1970s, the story captures the essence of a generation grappling with issues of democracy and civil rights. Debut author Sabrina Fedel vividly portrays the turmoil that defined an era.