Born into a society tolerant of homosexuals, River Otter is confused by the white culture’s persecution of such men. As the war begins to wind down, Otter leaves the only home he has ever known to help Major James Morrow, commandant of Ft. Yanube, build a farm north of the fort. He begins a new life with the handsome major while coming to grips with growing hostility toward natives and rising danger from a local militia bent on eliminating all bloods from the territory.<br><br>As his physical attraction for the blond soldier slowly grows into a love perilous to both of them, Otter is distracted by personal challenges. As he struggles to survive the social and political upheaval sweeping the plains, can remain true to his own set of values?

River Otter

Midsummer, I ventured a visit to Teacher’s Mead, leaving James to do the light fieldwork required this time of year. I encountered no one on the way but paused to watch a stagecoach across the river making its way to Yanube City. The man riding shotgun almost broke his neck watching me over his shoulder until they were out of sight.


A lone Indian on a pinto had excited his great interest. Dull Lance’s occasional raids had soured the atmosphere and made life more difficult for those of us remaining in this part of the country.


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