Trapped on the Titanic

Trapped on the Titanic is a work of children's historical fiction set in 2012, the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The thrilling, chilling story begins with Callie Elizabeth, an eighth grade girl with a normal life. At least her life was fairly normal until she finds herself alone and staring into the eyes of a weeping photograph that is over 100 years old. Who is the girl in the picture and why does she look so much like Callie? Why does the phantasmic image of the girl keep appearing to Callie? What does she want from her? As Callie searches for answers about the girl in the photograph, she finds herself engulfed in family secrets, haunting visits, and espionage. What really happened that night of April 14 and the early morning of April 15, 1912 as the majestic Titanic sank to her watery grave? How can Callie solve the mystery and put to rest the ghosts of her family's past? With the help of a good friend, her grandmother's love for history and her own keen perception, Callie discovers that things are not always as they seem. Learning from the past, Callie is able to find priceless treasures that have been hidden away since the sinking of the Titanic.

Born Tammy S. Sexton in Galax, VA in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the author grew up with a vivid imagination and love of reading and history. Tammy was raised in a close knit family near many relatives. When not at home, she spent time with her Grandma and Granny who shared with her stories and experiences that would one day blossom into characters and events of her stories. She attended Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN and graduated with honors with a B.A. in History. Her love for history has led her to many hours of research in preparation for Trapped on the Titanic. Tammy married Michael Knox in 1995 and they have three daughters, Michal, Samantha and Felice. Since 1995, Tammy has lived in 6 states and Italy. Tammy was an Army wife for four years during her husband’s enlistment. Tammy loves to travel and to explore the history of each new place.