Coleman and his sister, June, are freed slaves who have never experienced freedom. They work for the Harpers in Louisiana in the late 1860’s. One day Mr. Harper takes off with June to Mexico where he believes he will become rich mining silver. Eventually Coleman is summoned by Mr. Harper who wants him to help find June who has disappeared. Amity is told in alternating chapters describing Coleman and June’s harrowing journeys to find peace, freedom and each other.

Nathan Harris writes beautifully, and Amity is an interesting, exciting sometimes tragic read. Amity is neither a quick read nor an easy read, but for those who appreciate fine prose describing a harsh world it is worthwhile.