First published 2018
Son of Banshee leads his mustang herd across Nevada's unforgiving desert terrain. The stallion faces constant danger from the brutal environment that threatens his band's survival. Humans pursue him relentlessly, seeking to capture the wild horses and end their freedom. Every day brings new challenges as Son of Banshee navigates the harsh high desert, protecting his herd while evading those who would trap them. When darkness falls, the stallion enters a dream realm where he transforms into the warhorse of Talking Bear, a Sioux war chief. These nocturnal visions create a deep connection between horse and warrior that spans beyond the physical world. The title draws from the Lakota term Sunka Wakan, which translates to Sacred Dog but refers to horses. Son of Banshee's story captures the eternal struggle between wildness and civilization, between the desire for freedom and the forces that seek to contain it.
Genres: animals, historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: animal-companion, man-vs-nature, man-vs-society
Setting: Nevada, Sioux, United States
Period: 19th-century
332 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform