Darkness Is Not Eternal is a story about the trials and tribulations of two families during the slavery era when American history recorded some of its darkest episodes. The families exist simultaneously albeit in two different worlds, but share encounters with supernatural forces that confront both of them in like manner. The master-slave relationship on the plantation and the saga of forbidden love is explored here in such an absorbing manner that it draws the reader right into the adventures. From beginning to end, cover to cover the reader will not want to quit reading until the mystery about "...the matter will be taken care of..." is solved and the lesson about the power of faith is learned.