CHARLESTON, SC - July 17, 2025 - Chief Godfrey KHill, a revered Gullah Geechee tour guide, cultural preservationist, and spiritual storyteller, has launched a powerful trilogy of books that bring the spirit, struggle, and triumph of the Gullah Geechee people to the forefront of American literature. His newly released works are not merely books—they are spiritual dispatches that awaken ancestral memory, restore lost narratives, and invite readers into a transformative journey through Black and Indigenous histories.
With Charleston—a city central to the transatlantic slave trade—as the backdrop, KHill’s trilogy boldly peels back the layers of forgotten truths and offers readers across all generations a deeply moving and educational experience. The books are already being celebrated as literary tools for cultural healing and generational empowerment.
The Trilogy: Books That Speak to the Soul
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Gullah Geechee: The Blood Root to Charleston’s Slave Trade and Redemption This historical memoir travels through Charleston’s hidden past, tracing the legacy of slavery and resistance through the lens of the Gullah people. Rich with storytelling, historical insight, and spiritual truth, the book serves as a foundational guide for educators, cultural workers, and those committed to truth and reconciliation.
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The Gullah Geechi Worms of Rainbow Row A captivating tale where ancestral worms rise from the soil to tell buried stories of Charleston’s past. Though written in a storybook style, this work transcends age boundaries. It redefines what it means to tell Black history—infused with magic, memory, and meaning.
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The Gullah Peacock and the Geechi Squirrel This vibrant fable blends rhythm, humor, and historical symbolism. Through a friendship between a proud peacock and a spirited squirrel, the book teaches cultural pride, resilience, and the beauty of living one’s truth.
Each of these books centers Black storytelling in a way rarely seen in mainstream literature—rooted in spirituality, legacy, and a reclamation of identity.
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KHill is also set to release a new middle-grade novel blending the magic of Harry Potter and Narnia with African cosmology and Gullah resistance. In this upcoming adventure, a marked boy must journey through lost lands, rediscovered truths, and a battle for cultural salvation.
More Than Stories—A Cultural Movement
Chief KHill’s books emerge at a time when conversations around historical truth, cultural trauma, and ancestral healing are more critical than ever. His work is being embraced by a wide audience including:
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Black and Indigenous educational programs
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Youth ministries and spiritual circles
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Mental health initiatives and cultural wellness retreats
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Libraries, homeschoolers, and bedtime storytellers
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Creatives exploring adaptations for film, animation, and theater
Charleston is more than a tourist destination—it is a sacred site of memory. Through these books, KHill invites readers to walk with ancestors, honor their stories, and carry their legacy forward.
Where to Get the Books
The trilogy is now available on the following platforms:
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Amazon KDP, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million
About the Author
Chief Godfrey KHill is the founder of Chief Godfrey’s Gullah Geechee Tours, one of Charleston’s most spiritually resonant and historically rich cultural experiences. A direct descendant of freedom dreamers, prophets, and Gullah elders, KHill walks the streets of Charleston not as a guide, but as a keeper of memory. His mission is simple yet profound: tell the truth, revive the culture, and call the children home.
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