About Horane Smith
Horane Smith is an award-winning author with a distinguished career spanning over twenty years in television, radio, and newspaper.
A lifelong writer, Horane has turned his focus to creative writing, producing a diverse array of novels that delve into the rich and often turbulent history of the Caribbean and beyond. His work explores themes ranging from slavery and piracy to the Underground Railroad and reggae music, capturing the essence of these stories with a profound depth and sensitivity.
Past Works
Horane’s debut novel, Lover’s Leap: Based on the Jamaican Legend, received international acclaim. The novel was the subject of an academic study published in Orbis Litterarum, where it was praised for its vivid portrayal of the enslaved African experience in Caribbean literature. The sequel, Dawn at Lover’s Leap, was a finalist in the USA Booknews Best Book Award for Historical Fiction, and Morant Bay: Based on the Jamaican Rebellion completed the trilogy, bringing the historical saga to a powerful conclusion.
Horane’s works also include Port Royal, a gripping tale of the pirates who once ruled Jamaica’s notorious city; Underground to Freedom, a poignant story of the Underground Railroad; and The Lynching Stream, which captures the tragic era of lynchings in America. His contemporary novel, Reggae Silver, has been hailed as “the greatest reggae story ever told,” chronicling the rise of a Jamaican singer determined to become a reggae superstar despite overwhelming odds. With other titles like Shortcut to Hell, When a Marriage Goes Blue, The Picker, The Will to Live, and Marooned in Nova Scotia, Horane Smith continues to captivate readers with stories that breathe life into the past while shedding light on the enduring struggles and triumphs of the human spirit.
Upcoming Books
The Queen’s Plate
Coming in Fall of 2024
In a Town Where Secrets Run Deep and Danger Lurks in Every Shadow, One Woman’s Fight for Justice Will Uncover a Truth Darker Than She Ever Imagined
When three young girls disappear and a brutal double murder shatters the peace of Parrot Valley, social activist Carmen Young is thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Determined to bring justice to her small Jamaican town, Carmen uncovers a web of lies that ties the crimes to her own life — putting her upcoming marriage and her very future in jeopardy. With her fiancé framed for a murder he didn’t commit and a trusted friend turning into her worst enemy, Carmen must race against time to unravel the truth. But as dark secrets and hidden motives come to light, she realizes that the real enemy is closer than she ever imagined. The Queen’s Plate is a tense Caribbean crime drama where betrayal, deception, and the pursuit of justice come at a deadly cost.
