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

Does Garrett suspect something? Shouldn’t make any difference to him. He doesn’t make it a secret what he does when he sleeps with Gus.


Sam got up, being careful not to seem in any hurry. He walked out to the horses, tethered on a stock line, to make sure they were secure. Todd followed him. Making a show of checking the lead ropes tying the horses to the line, he turned and looked over his shoulder back toward the camp. Sam had to smile at Todd’s attempts at elevating the situation to that of an intrigue.


“I’ve found a place,” he said, turning back to Sam, his voice barely audible. “It’s just a ways north of camp. There’s this pond. Next to it is a nice open patch with a thicket on three sides. Faces away from camp.” He turned to see if they were being observed. “We should be safe there.”


Chapter 55