Leland is a moving work of historical fiction that explores the life that might have been lived by Leland Blakeslee, a 19-year-old soldier killed in the Korean War.

Set in a small town in Western New York, the novel reimagines a world in which Leland survives the war, comes home, marries his sweetheart, and devotes his life to innovation, compassion, and service. From helping power NASA’s moon missions to founding a company that brings clean, decentralized energy to millions, Leland’s fictional legacy becomes a powerful meditation on resilience and possibility.

Rich with historical detail and emotional depth, Leland is more than a story—it’s a tribute to the futures lost to war. With every page, it asks a single haunting question:

What if?