A love between two very different men is put to the test. John Strobaw, a young mixed-blood, grows up in the relative security of a family farm after the Civil War. His mother raises her family as Americans, but his foster brother, Matthew Brandt feels his red blood more keenly and leaves to ride with Crazy Horse. John doesn’t understand the longing he feels for his absent companion until he has his first sexual experience with a man and he only thinks of Matthew. After the murder of Crazy Horse, Matthew makes his way back home. John fights hard against a growing lust for Matthew, but when he ultimately succumbs, he is lost to this handsome, dusky warrior. Just when the future looks bright, another suitor appears -- a handsome Cheyenne army scout, and trouble looms on the horizon.

Echoes of the Flute

“The army has two men who will identify Red Star. They are not of good standing with the People, but the whites do not care.”


My heart plunged into my nether regions. “So there will be a trial?”


“Yes, but they are not ready yet. When the sun is midway to its high point tomorrow morning, these two men will identify Red Star in front of the guardhouse for all to see.”


“One is a drunk, and the other grubs for money like the white men he serves. Their names will mean nothing to you. Cover your hair and Buffalo Leg will take you home with him. He will have you at the guardhouse tomorrow. Be prepared to do as he instructs you. Will you do this?”


Chapter 93