Chikoba was 14 when his family was killed. As one of the young boys who survived, he was sold and wound up with the Comanche who accepted him into their tribe in spite of his lighter skin. But after his young, pregnant wife was murdered, he left the tribe; his skin color a reminder of who he was and all he had lost. His future was fated to be with the whites. His challenge was to let go of his hatred with the help of his spirit guide, the black wolf, and re-enter the white world with his birth name, Jeremiah Baldwin.

Angel's world was that of riches and breeding. A place where a woman was valued for her looks, not her usefulness or resourcefulness. Angel's world is abruptly shaken when the foundation of her father's right to his land and homestead is questioned by Jeremiah. As Angel's and Jeremiah's worlds collide, they know they belong together but the realization of one's goals means devastation for the other. When all Angel believed gets exposed as lies, she has to face some harsh facts about who she is. The more she learns, the more danger she faces. Those who would wish her harm are the same people she thought she could trust. Both Angel and Jeremiah have nightmares. He is trying hard to get beyond his, she is now facing hers. When the nightmares end, will they finally be able to start moving closer to realizing their dreams?

DESTINY'S CAPTIVE is well written with a wondrous blend of pioneer life and Indian spirituality that is sure to please even the most pragmatic reader. Kate Lyon's description of the beautiful Texas hill country gives us insight into the violent struggles over land. Her characters have great strength, and remain true and believable. There are no superheroes in DESTINY'S CAPTIVE, just people doing what's necessary to survive. Not always a pretty picture, but a joy to read.