Prisoners of the Williwaw By: Ed Griffin

Prisoners of the Williwaw

By Ed Griffin, published by Trafford Publishing

About the Book

Imagine if three hundred hardened convicts petitioned the United States Government for an abandoned island, seeking freedom to earn their own way alongside their families. This is the captivating premise of "Prisoners Of The Williwaw", a story that unfolds on the windswept, treeless Adak in the Aleutians.

The tale revolves around the power struggle between two convicts: Frank Villa, an idealistic leader who opens a school and arranges jobs for the community, and James T. Gilmore, a smooth prison boss who runs a house of prostitution and sells illicit goods.

Frank Villa, once he arrives on Adak, finds himself grappling with internal struggles. He must adapt from being passive in prison to taking command as a leader of the community. Furthermore, he faces challenges balancing his relationships with women, transitioning from the detached demeanor required in prison life.

Meanwhile, James T. Gilmore schemes to seize control of the island, complicating matters further when their wives arrive and unexpected conflicts arise.

A Tale Set Against Nature's Fury

The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of constant rain and vicious windstorms—williwaws, native to the Aleutian Islands. Escape attempts and a coup led by new prisoners from Florence, Colorado, add tension and unpredictability.

Book Details

• ISBN-13: 9781552123973
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Publisher Date: January 7, 2000

"Prisoners Of The Williwaw" is a gripping exploration of power, redemption, and survival. It's a story that will captivate readers with its unique setting, complex characters, and the raw humanity of its convicts as they strive to forge new lives on an unforgiving island.