The Winter of the Iron Bow

This coming-of-age historical novel encompasses a year in the life of a Cheyenne teenager on the brink of manhood. After his vision quest, Otters Circling seeks adventure as a warrior and longs for love with the beautiful Pretty Day Walking. He leaves childhood behind as his tribe obtains firearms and wars with their enemies. Plagued with self-doubt, Otters Circling strives to survive the warrior’s path and return to the girl who has stolen his heart.