The Justus Girls
by Slim Lambright

Women like us.
In the 1960s, four African-American preteens banded together to form the Justus Girls, a crack drill team, and vowed to be friends forever. But Peaches, Sally Mae, Jan, and Roach drifted apart. Troubles like ours.
Decades later the sudden death of one brings the remaining Justus Girls together once more. One is now a new grandmother; another is a devout Muslim, while the third is a would-be entrepreneur. Friendship we could all use.
Realizing their bond is still strong, the Justus Girls vow to uncover what happened to their fallen friend. It is a pact that will lead them to the darkest corners of the past and reveal secrets that have remained long buried.