THE ANGEL AND THE WARRIOR is an interesting look into the
spiritual world of Native Americans. Swift Hawk's tribe or
clan has been banished from an earthly life to an
otherworldly existence pending their absolution for a crime
against the Thunderer. Their Creator worked out a deal to
save them. Once every fifty years, in each new generation,
each clan has an opportunity to have a boy leave his ghostly
existence and become flesh and blood.
Swift Hawk is chosen to save his clan from an eternity apart
from an earthly life and has twenty summers to determine
what it would take and how to accomplish the feat. He
immerses himself in learning what he can about the world
that he has reentered -- year 1816. A time when wagon trains
are traversing the country, heading toward a new future
while passing through undeveloped areas. People join these
wagon trains west for many reasons, some looking for a
better life for their families, some looking for a fresh
start and others looking to escape a dire predicament.
Angelia Honeywell, her brother Julian and their preacher
father spent most of their lives dodging the proverbial
bullet by developing a knack for getting out of town fast.
Townspeople weren't always favorably impressed by what the
preacher had to say and oftentimes the Honeywell's were run
out of town. Mississippi in 1834 was just their latest.
Angel and Julian join up with a wagon train and meet up with
Swift Hawk, one of the scouts. And then the adventure
begins. Swift Hawk has met his match with Miss Angel who
fervently believes in the equality of all people that her
father preaches about and is unafraid to speak her mind. The
dialog between them is peppered with sarcasm and humor.
Karen Kay has a talent for humanizing her characters. As
stoic as an Indian can be, so can he be kind and loving and
have a sense of humor. Native Americans are not portrayed as
having special talents but having been taught to use what
they have wisely. Kay's Indians show their resourcefulness
and intelligence. THE ANGEL AND THE WARRIOR is a fast moving
and engaging tale. Anyone who enjoys a well written tale
about Indians will find this book a delight to read. Anyone
who believes there are things that are just unexplainable
will enjoy the spiritual aspect of this story.
Angelia Honeywell needs rescuing from her brother's latest
scheme: impersonating a scout and leading a wagon train
across the plains. But when a Cheyenne brave named Swift
Hawk rides to their aid, Angelia can find no escape from his
compelling gaze.
© 2003-2024 off-the-edge.net
all rights reserved Privacy Policy