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

This was the time when Garrett usually halted the train, but there was no place to circle and camp. If they had been able to travel across the pass, there would have been ample space for this. Garrett pushed the train on. It was almost completely dark when they came to a flat area that afforded enough space for them to spend the night. Because there was no way to monitor the movement of the oxen once unyoked due to the hilly terrain around the camp, they released them into the center of the circle to graze on what they could find. Cooking fires were set outside the ring.


Sam, Garrett and Todd went from wagon to wagon making sure all the travelers were faring well. Most were cold and exhausted, but none seemed to be suffering undue trauma. They stopped to talk with Caleb, Joshua and the Carters. While they were in conversation, Rayburn came around the side of the wagon. When he saw Garrett, he stopped and glared at him.


Chapter 86