The Song of Theodore by James Malone

Angels and Trolls. Völvas and Volvos. Epic Poems and Flying Pigs.
The Song of Theodore blends history and fantasy in a stand-alone sequel to the award-winning Rainbow Gardens. World War 2 has ended, but not America’s hostility toward Japanese Americans, including veterans like Captain Teddy Larson. Badly wounded in the war, Teddy brings his interned father home to Rainbow Gardens, Minnesota’s first neon-lit motel. He’s determined to overcome discrimination while rebuilding Rainbow Gardens and fending off the trolls. Yes, trolls. The kind that turn to stone in daylight. They think Teddy’s their Redeemer.
Triumph and tragedy mark Teddy’s quest for justice and acceptance, while an angel tries to show him the path to forgiveness. Can he succeed in post-war America? Will he lead the trolls to redemption? The answers lie in the neon paradise of Rainbow Gardens.

Category: Fantasy – Historical

Japanese immigrant Harry Shikita dreams of becoming a successful businessman by building Rainbow Gardens, Minnesota’s first neon-lit motel. But the 1920s are a tough time to be an “Oriental” in America, and Harry must deal not only with prejudice but also the trolls. Yes, trolls—the kind that turn to stone. Cursed descendants of Cain, the trolls want to find their way back to God through their Redeemer. The trolls think Harry’s their guy, but he’s on his own quest to be accepted, to be an “old boy.” Whenever Harry’s slapped down, he gets up and starts again. But things only get worse for him after Pearl Harbor. Innocent of any wrongdoing, Harry finds himself confined for the war’s duration—while his son fights the Nazis in Europe. If Harry finds a way to forgive his adopted country, can he become the trolls’ bridge to God’s Grace? The answer lies in the neon paradise of Rainbow Gardens.