Justice for the Black Knight — Jerri Blair

Like all children, Ruby and Annabelle were born free of racial prejudice. One dark-skinned and one light, the two met in 1935 and quickly became best friends. Hatred and intolerance directed at them only worked to increase their bond of friendship.

Many decades later, Annabelle is shocked when called to testify in the murder trial of Ruby's brother Freddie. Not only had Freddie put himself at risk to save her life, he had always been her model of an ideal citizen. Inspired by the classic story of Ivanhoe, Freddie had created a childhood alter ego called the "Black Knight," who vowed to fight injustice in the world. But now, to Annabelle's dismay, Freddie finds himself facing the death penalty, represented by an incompetent attorney and unlikely to receive the justice he deserves.

"Justice for the Black Knight" is the dramatic story of a 1981 trial, where Annabelle and Ruby reach back into the past to prove that Freddie is a hero instead of a villain. It is an inspirational tale of friendship extending beyond the borders of race, which also takes an exciting and realistic look at the process of obtaining justice through the judicial system.