In this compelling, richly researched novel, author Andrew Joyce tells a story of epic endurance against all odds. From the first page to the last, fans of Dee Brown and W. Michael Gear will enjoy this riveting, historically accurate tale of adventure, family, love, and hate that spans most of the 19th century. This is American history. Awarded Book of the Year by Just Reviews. Awarded Best Historical Fiction of 2016 by Colleen's Book Reviews. Andrew Joyce is the recipient of the 2013 Editors' Choice Award for Best Western for his novel, Redemption: The Further Adventures of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer.