Taking place just prior to the Civil War, between the 1850 Compromise and1859, "Portals to Freedom" tells the love story of Johnny Wills and MelissaRoulette, as well as the stories of love, life and death of those around them.The cast includes Ben and Clara Roulette, Melissa's parents; slaves Samuel andEmma and their son, Jonesy; Flossie, Jonesy's love interest; Senator Pendersonand his wife, Myra, Ben's sister; and a variety of other characters whobreathe life into this captivating saga.

Capturing the realities of life's continuous flux, "Portals to Freedom"follows these characters as they deal with the hardships of unforeseenoccurrences that disrupt the peace in all ways imaginable. Amidst colorfulscenes of military balls "with uniforms and gowns twirling in the oillamplight," county fairs and Fourth of July celebrations are unforgivingtragedies: death, racial injustice and rape. The latter sends Melissa on ajourney like none she had ever imagined. Pregnant and without Johnny, she isforced to join the Underground Railroad, a rare experience for a white woman.

Fear is rampant as Melissa and her fellow travelers attempt to evade therelentless pursuit of bounty hunters and marshals and survive the harsh winteren route to freedom. Johnny's deep love for Melissa sends him on a desperatesearch to find her, a search that brings them together in an unexpected way.Discover true love's ability to overcome all odds in Jack Babb's "Portals toFreedom."

Author Jack Babb studied journalism at the University of Maryland andreceived training as a screenwriter through several schools pertaining to filmtechniques using 16 and 35 MM film. After writing for several largecompanies, Babb began writing for television, including such programs asBonanza, Hawaii Five-O and The Richard Boones Show.

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