In this "rich and fascinating" historical western, an American soldier fights in the ongoing Indian wars ( Washington Post Book World ).

Seven month of small reprisals since the Fetterman massacre had passed. Sergeant Seamus Donegan of the Army of the West had witnessed proud leaders-both Indian and White-steel themselves for the withering clashes to come. And on two consecutive summer days, battle erupted-drowning the Dakota Territory in a damburst of bloodshed: the Hay Field Fight and Wagon Box Fight of 1867.

Praise for Terry C. Johnston

"The great frontier historical novelist of his generation." ¿Paul Andrew Hutton, Spur Award-winning author of Phil Sheridan and His Army

"Johnston can be considered the king of the Indian wars' fiction writers." ¿John D, McDermott, author of A Guide to the Indian Wars of the West

"The author's attention to detail and authenticity, coupled with his ability to spin a darned good yarn, makes it easy to see why Johnston is today's best-selling frontier novelist. He's one of a handful that truly knows the territory." - Chicago Tribune