| Category: | Native American Literature |
|---|---|
| Author: | Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun |
| Publisher: | Kalliope Rising Press |
| Publication Date: | July 29, 2020 |
| Number of Pages: | 418 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-7334186-1-4 |
| ASIN: | B08DM9PFW5 |
The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon: Cheyenne Spirits, by
Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun, is the first book in the series. The authors deliver
a tale spanning centuries and intertwined destinies. The narrative opens in
1879 with a brutal raid on a Cheyenne village by silver miners, leading to the
deaths of two young braves and the tribe’s horses, and a curse laid upon the
land by medicine man Black Cloud. Fast forward 140 years to a clandestine
project in the same Colorado wilderness. Bryan Reynolds uncovers its disturbing
connection to the historical exploitation, but his discovery is cut short when
he's killed in a suspicious accident, leaving his wife, Sara, with amnesia. Determined
to uncover the truth, Sara teams up with her husband’s friend, Charlie
Littlewolf. Charlie, a descendant of Black Cloud, realizes the key lies in
connecting with the spirit world and embracing his ancestral Cheyenne
traditions. His journey through ancient rituals guides them towards the
answers, revealing a destiny deeply tied to the original curse and what Bryan
unearthed.
Authors Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun have crafted a
fascinating blend of historical mystery and the supernatural that is as
suspenseful as it is entertaining. The characters are elaborately written and
lovable. How the past affects the present is a cleverly handled theme, and the
narrative highlights the enduring consequences of greed and disrespect for the
land. Exploring Cheyenne culture and spirituality through Charlie’s quest is
particularly engaging. While the plot is intricate, the authors keep the reader
invested in Sara and Charlie's pursuit of the truth. While providing some
answers, the ending leaves enough threads for the next book in the series. This
is a thought-provoking start to a saga that promises to delve deeper into the land's
mysteries and the power of ancestral connections. The Curse of Dead Horse
Canyon: Cheyenne Spirits is boldly written, tautly plotted, and expertly
delivered.
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