Elephant Valley: Love Tested is a realistic fiction novel that is a love story, tragedy and eye-opener to the global crisis of HIV/AIDS. The multi-dimensional plots in this book explore hard hitting matters such as: The impact of hip-hop culture on HIV transmissions; The role and responsibility of urban churches in addressing the rapid spread of the disease; The atrocities that are being faced in Africa as a result of AIDS; Conspiracy theories that are perpetuated surrounding HIV; The need for testing and a reduction in HIV transmissions. The information is real and relevant; and the "edutainment" approach used to convey the knowledge is brilliant. At its root, Elephant Valley: Love Tested is a love story between two stars who have the fame and power to literally impact the nations with their music. But it doesn't take long before crisis breaks out and challenges them to search themselves for a deeper message to the world beyond their music. At its highest point, Elephant Valley: Love Tested is a tragedy that reveals the depth of the pain and suffering that so many are facing as a result of AIDS. The question becomes, is the suffering self-induced or is it being inflicted upon individuals; and if so by whom? At its core; Elephant Valley: Love Tested is an arsenal that is loaded with viable solutions to these unanswered questions about the global crisis that has violently assaulted so many. This page turning novel is filled with faith and hope; and possesses an inspiring message that reaches and teaches across the boundaries of age, race, sexual orientation and economic status. Elephant Valley: Love Tested is a picture of what it means to have love tested on many levels- and to triumph. At the same time, it is an experience that will leave you asking yourself, has your love been tested?

Author Biography

C.W. Fleming is a husband and wife writing duo who personifies the meaning of "no holds barred" with an ability to thrive as a couple in spite of being physically separated by incarceration. Candace is a middle school teacher of at-risk students and understands the need for a "voice" that will reach our youth. Willie has survived the harshest of at-risk factors; and is equipped to speak to the persistent pains of all types of individuals. They seek to teach through "edutainment" and desire to create a change within society.