Set against the backdrop of post-war Britain, Descendants explores the lives of one Black British family across generations. Drawing from Paul Crooks’ personal and family history, the novel gives voice to the struggles and quiet triumphs of Caribbean men and women who helped rebuild the UK while preserving their identity, dignity, and dreams.

At the heart of the story is the journey of a Jamaican father and his children—grappling with change, memory, and the unspoken trauma of separation from their homeland. From rural Jamaica to the streets of London, Crooks brings to life the intergenerational impact of migration, racism, and resistance in powerful and human terms.

Descendants is a celebration of family, resilience, and cultural survival. It speaks to those who want to understand what it meant to be part of the Windrush generation—and what that legacy still means today.

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