Sci-Fi fantasy by Clarence Franklin, “For the Sake of A Friend,” will be displayed at the L.A. Times Festival of Books 2024

The L.A. Times Festival of Books is the most significant annual book event every book lover should attend. The best part? This celebration is a free outdoor literary festival.

Now in its 29th year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books continues to be a thrilling platform for those who wish to share their stories with the world. It’s also a treasure trove for those who love to embark on literary adventures, discovering new works and authors to add to their reading list.

One of many authors whose books will be showcased at the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet’s booth (number 225) is Clarence H. Franklin, author of the science fiction/fantasy thriller “For the Sake of A Friend: The Space Travelers Soar Again.”

“For the Sake of A Friend” centers on a group of African-American high Schoolers called “The Space Travelers,” living in a small town in Southwest Mississippi in the late 1960s.

This incredible group has its own spaceship and can span the length and breadth of the solar system. Most of all, these kids must operate in complete anonymity as it is the height of the Civil Rights Movement. This is the second book in the series and the stories are told from an 18- year old point of view.

Clarence H. Franklin’s The Space Travelers Series is a heartwarming journey that will surely resonate with readers. Join a group of six teenagers on an extraordinary adventure to the edge of the solar system and beyond. For readers who cherish stories of friendship that transcend all boundaries, “For the Sake of A Friend: The Space Travelers Soar Again” is a must-read. Delve into a world of loyalty and courage. Purchase the book, available in Kindle and paperback, on Amazon.

Author Bio:
Clarence H. Franklin was born in Centreville, MS, in southwest Wilkinson County in 1952. He developed a love for reading, writing, and drawing at an early age. He particularly liked science fiction stories. His favorite authors growing up included Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, H.G. Wells, Alexander Dumas, and Mark Twain. He could not get enough of stories of speculative fiction. He also began creating his own stories, mainly for the entertainment of his family and friends. He created The Space Travelers in high school over 50 years ago and wrote and illustrated several stories throughout high school. His current book, “For the Sake of A Friend,” was the last Space Travelers book he wrote and was written his senior year in high school..


“For the Sake of A Friend: The Space Travelers Soar Again”
Author/Illustrator: Clarence H. Franklin
Publisher: Kindle Direct Publishing
Published Date: October 31, 2018
Book Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy

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