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 that mean I will soon find the one—” Soaring Hawk looked up as he spoke. The hawk was gone.


Soaring Hawk shrugged his shoulders and turned to Wolf. “He would not have answered me anyway. A spirit guide cannot predict the future, only reveal what is inside.”


The Indian dropped to one knee and pulled the dog close. “You seem to know where we are to go, so I will trust you, S’unka,” he said, using the diminutive form of his name.


Wolf placed one large paw on Soaring Hawk’s leg and nuzzled against him. The man ruffled the thick fur on the animal’s neck.


“Come,” he said. “Show me the way.”


Wolf barked and bounded off into the forest. Soaring Hawk picked up the rolled robe and trotted after him.


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