by Ethan Hawke
First published 2016
In 1872, the Apache nations bleed from decades of warfare. Goyahkla, a young brave, has watched his family die and his world crumble. A vision drives him to approach the great leader Cochise with a bold plan: attack the Mexican village of Azripe. This act of fierce courage transforms Goyahkla into the legendary warrior Geronimo. The Apache Wars continue to rage across the Southwest. Geronimo and Naiches, son of Cochise, lead their people through battles that claim loved ones and threaten their ancient way of life. With each loss, they speak the word "Indeh" for the dead. The warriors fight desperately to hold onto their land and culture against overwhelming forces. When peace negotiations begin, hope emerges that the bloodshed might finally end. But can two nations locked in such bitter conflict truly find forgiveness and lasting peace? This story reveals the spiritual and emotional toll of war on both sides of the struggle.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, 19th-century, native-american, american-history
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: based-on-true-events, epic
Setting: Mexico, Azripe, Southwest
Period: 1872
232 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing
Content warnings: violence, war