Indomitable: The Story of Eliza Harris
“A masterclass in weaving real-life events into a compelling narrative.” — Mosaic Digest
Indomitable is a historical novel based on the true-life story of Eliza Harris, a woman whose courage defied the chains of slavery. Inspired by the real events behind Uncle Tom’s Cabin, this gripping narrative follows Eliza’s harrowing escape from bondage, her flight across the frozen Ohio River, and her journey north to freedom.
As Eliza navigates the treacherous terrain of antebellum America, she encounters abolitionists, bounty hunters, and the quiet heroes of the Underground Railroad. Her story is one of unyielding bravery—of a mother’s love, a woman’s resolve, and the divine spark that refuses to be extinguished.
J.D. Edwards blends historical accuracy with vivid storytelling, breathing life into one of history’s hidden heroes. Indomitable is more than a novel; it is a tribute to the sacrifices made in the pursuit of liberty and a reminder of the cost of freedom.
Amazon Top 10 Best-Selling Novel in Black & African American History
With accolades from prestigious organisations such as The Charl Ormond Williams Foundation, Carolina Bards, and TCK Publishing, Edwards has carved out an indelible space for himself in both historical research and speculative fiction. His historical novel Indomitable: The Story of Eliza Harris, an Amazon Top 10 Bestseller, exemplifies his painstaking attention to detail, marrying historical fact with the emotional resonance of personal struggle.
Editor's Choice Award — Reader's House Magazine
“Even fictional elements in Indomitable are carefully crafted to bridge documented truths, with historical accuracy carefully assessed down to the phases of the moon during key events.” — Mosaic Digest
“Edwards masterfully unveils the resilience of the human spirit.” — Novelist Post
Reader's Choice Award — TCK Publishing
“Indomitable is a powerful and emotional masterpiece that gives voice to those who had none. J.D. Edwards combines the true story of Eliza Harris’s escape from slavery with the historical and genealogical facts of the Underground Railroad—its stations, its conductors, and the quiet heroes who risked everything. This narrative is filled with love, loss, hope, despair, forgiveness, and redemption. It is the story of life in 1838, told with precision and grace. Where Shakespeare once called life ‘a tale told by an idiot,’ Indomitable stands as a rebuttal—an account of courage, conviction, and divine purpose. The figures who aided Eliza’s escape reflect Hamlet’s vision of humanity: noble in reason, infinite in faculties, admirable in action. If you read only one book this year, let it be Indomitable. You will be moved.”
— Amazon Review
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🏆 Reader’s Choice Award – TCK Publishing (2022)
🏆 Editor's Choice Award – Reader's House (2025)
📈 Amazon Top 10 Bestseller – Historical Fiction