In 1871, newly freed slaves established the community of Tamina—then called “Tammany”—north of Houston, near the rich timber lands of Montgomery County. Located in proximity to the just-completed railroad from Conroe to Houston, the community benefited from the burgeoning local lumber industry and available transportation. The residents built homes, churches, a one-room school, and a general store.Over time, urban growth has had a powerful impact on Tamina. The sprawling communitie...

Everyone calls him "Shorty". That's all he remembers.Diagnosis: Post-Traumatic Amnesia-a condition that forces him to live on the streets where a bizarre twist of fate puts him in the right alley at the right time.Protective custody in Spencer City offers him more than he expects. The quiet of the country scene allows him the peace of mind to search for clues to his missing memories while the interior decorator in charge of the Starlight Theatre renovation project gives him...