Studying history and sharing stories with his friends and family is something Jake Webber, a lifelong Louisiana resident and Ferriday native, has done his entire life. However, he never imagined this interest of his would lead to the publishing of his first book.
Known for sharing stories based on fact and fiction, Jake was encouraged by his family to take this passion to the next level. He has now written a book that is categorized as juvenile fiction called Lafitte's Blck Box: Biot Noir.
Though fictional, the 228 page book is influenced by experiences from Jake's life, and it offers a journey from reality to make believe for the characters.
When he can no longer control what is real and what is imagined, Deveraux Parker realizes that his dream has become reality.
Discovering a box that has been buried for two centuries, he finds himself on a quest for Lafitte's treasure through modern day New Orleans.
Since moving to the Big Easy, Parker has had a hard time fitting in and finding friends, but as events unravel, he makes some unsavory pals and begins an unexpected adventure taking him to the oldest and most mysterious places in old New Orleans. The past and present collide as he tries to escape from his dream before he becomes part of the past.
Jake is currently working on his second book in the series which will be published as well.
The book was published by Llumina Press and is available on their website at www.llumina.com. The book is also featured on the websites for Amazon and Barnes and Noble with local bookstores beginning to stock it as well. Jake has had some book signings and will be having one in the Miss-Lou area on November 7th. For additional information or updates, check out the Facebook page set up for Lafitte's Black Box: Boit Noir.
Jake has grown up in the Miss-Lou area and attended Huntington School and Louisiana State University completing his studies in the medical field at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Jake is married to Leigh Webber, and they have two children, Alec and Caroline, who have grown up in this area as well prior to relocating to Baton Rouge. However, Jake still enjoys visiting the area and can often be found at his parents' home on Lake St. John spending time with family and friends and sharing even more stories.
