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

“No skin off my nose,” Gus said when Todd pointed out the minister had not come to say goodbye. “Good riddance, I’d say.”


“The reverend’s going to have a rough road,” Garrett added. “The Catholic Church is pretty much in charge hereabouts. He’s gonna have a tough time sellin’ his brand o’ Christian teachin’ in California.”


“Probably get strung up,” Todd chimed in. “You heard how he talked about them Catholics bein’ the hand of Satan, and how he was gonna bring the true religion to the souls the church was holdin’ captive.”


Sam had no knowledge of who or what Catholicism was, but if it were something that could bring the reverend down…well, more power to it.


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