Kathleen Eagle imparts wisdom at random points throughout her books and MYSTIC HORSEMAN is no exception. If I may include a quote one that is probably one of my new favorites.

"One guy wants to make another one look bad, all he has to do is break off a piece of the truth and reshape it a little bit."

Words to live by where judging someone by what we have heard or read. Timeless wisdom.

MYSTIC HORSEMAN is the follow-up to RIDE A PAINTED PONY which was magnificent both times I read it. These stories are now available for those that missed them first time around.

Kathleen Eagle believes in the age old wisdom of the indigenous people and handles her subject with respect, humility, honor and honesty. These are not noblemen but they are noble men.

Emily's dad Dillon Black is Sioux through and through and with that birthright seems to come an inert awareness of horses which bodes well for his partnership with his cousin Nick Red Shield and Nick's wife Lauren. Emily is the daughter of Dillon and Monica Wilson-Black. Both parents -- albeit long divorced -- dote on this young lady who has set her eyes and heart on becoming a vet.

Ella was Plan B on helping Dillon and Emily establish the Mystic Warrior Horse Camp that essentially strives to help Indian kids veering off a healthy path. The campgrounds were Dillon's portion of the ranch and in dire need of an infusion of cash to fix it up and help sustain it so it could work its magic on these kids.

Plan A was a grant from the tribal funds which wasn't approved. So now Dillon really has no viable choice other than Plan B. All that was needed to proceed was Dillon's approval which was more difficult than imagined. Dillon is a smart guy -- well aware of suicide statistics that hold no punches when charting rates that apply to Native Americans. Young people he knows are tackling personal issues -- his camp could be a key to unlocking the secret problems and opening doors to possibilities and futures.

Ella is also well versed on suicide -- personally involved and the scars run deep and dare we say forever to close if ever. So there is a lot at stake both personal and tribal for Dillon and Ella. Dillon needs to take a chance on Ella and her Plan B. Emily needs to see part her own self goals and see how moving on is a good thing.

And Monica has a plan of her own -- rather selfless and prophetic -- that is certain to change many lives and surprise a lot of folks. Monica has a chance to show her gracious side and the recipients of her gift will be humbled by this strong-willed gutsy woman.

There's a lot to learn in MYSTIC HORSEMAN and on each page Kathleen Eagle teaches us something wonderful about the tribal people that are the core of the story. Historically relevant even in today's world Kathleen Eagle gives us a small glance into a world with deep connections to our country's history. MYSTIC HORSEMAN is a tale of two worlds colliding in modern day beautifully illustrated with words by Kathleen Eagle.