'Ours', penned by the unique voice of Phillip B. Williams, transports readers to the 1830s Arkansas. Enigmatic conjuror Saint valiantly obliterates plantations, freeing enslaved people and leading them to a hidden town named Ours, near St. Louis. This town, shrouded in magic and isolated from the world, is a utopia for Saint's grand vision of a flourishing community. However, as time passes, the internal fabric of this sanctuary begins to fray. Saint's own powers grow unreliable, memories turn treacherous, and the magical barriers weaken, making the town susceptible to otherworldly influences. The narrative sweeps across four decades, revealing Saint's struggle with the dichotomy of protection and independence for her people. 'Ours' weaves Black surrealism, mythology, and spirituality into a reflective tapestry, questioning the very essence of love and freedom in a mesmerizing American epic.