Son of an Indian brave and a white captive, Soaring Hawk is raised in the native customs. As he grows into manhood, he discovers his desire for the love of men. Knowing the fate of those of ‘two spirits’ within his tribe, he leaves the Indian village, disguises his heritage, and enters the white man’s world as Samuel Hawkins. He soon discovers life is difficult for a man who prefers men. While he finds companionship, and forms bonds with many of the men he meets, he is unable to find a relationship which satisfies his deepest need. He also discovers much of what is in the world outside his village conflicts with the values of his native upbringing. He embarks on an odyssey which takes him across the continent and into the arms and beds of many lovers. As he travels, he comes to realize love has many forms. But the one he seeks most continually eludes him. Where will his odyssey lead him? Will he ever come to the end of his search for Soaring Hawk?

The Search for Soaring Hawk

“Ah, I’m sure he is, but I’m fine, really.”


“Suit yerself,” Bernard said, and walked back to where he had been seated. He took a swig from the bottle passed to him.


Russell shrugged his shoulders. A look of distinct disappointment on his face, he turned away. Sam felt a surge of compassion for him. He almost reached out to him.


The camp was quiet. Sam lay on his back, staring up at the stars through the branches of the trees.


It’s no different here. Yes, they treated Russell with more respect than the men of the village treated Lean Bear. They’d even shown him some affection, but it was the same. A man who needed other men was only there to satisfy those in need.


Chapter 27