Cherokee Mists

A journey of visions, courage, and destiny in the heart of the Galayi people.Sunoya, a young shaman marked by both blessing and curse, receives a powerful vision: her people's sacred Cape of Eagle Feathers desecrated and bloodied. Chosen by the Immortals to uncover the meaning of this omen, she embarks on a journey to the Emerald Cavern, the spiritual center of her tribe.Guided by Su-Li, a reluctant buzzard spirit, Sunoya must confront her tribe's dangerous path, navigating ancient traditions, rising conflicts, and the heavy burden of her destiny. As her people inch closer to an unspeakable violation of their sacred laws, Sunoya must challenge leaders blinded by ambition and convince her tribe to seek peace instead of war.Will she alter the course of history, or will her vision become a reality that condemns them all?With vivid detail and timeless themes of courage and change, The Promised One invites readers into a richly imagined world where prophecy, politics, and faith collide."...an epic interpretation and retelling of ancient Native American myth and legend by a masterful storyteller." -Clyde Hall, Shoshone-Metis Tribe historian

Bound by blood. Torn by destiny. A legacy hangs in the balance.Twin siblings Aku and Salya face a dangerous journey that will forever alter the fate of the Galayi people.When their father, the formidable Red Chief Shonan, leads the Galayi on a perilous migration to claim new lands, tensions rise. Salya resists leaving her home and her forbidden love, while Aku must grapple with a forbidden gift-shape-shifting-that could either secure his people's future or lead to their ruin. Amid family betrayals and visions of a dark future, the siblings must navigate their identities, loyalties, and the responsibilities of their bloodline.As enemies close in and old traditions clash with new ambitions, Salya and Aku confront their own inner demons and the shadowy forces threatening to unravel their tribe's fragile unity. Will they find the courage to forge their paths, or will the shadows consume them?Rich with Cherokee myth and heart-stirring emotion, Shadows in the Cave is a tale of family, destiny, and the enduring fight for survival."...a magical novel that is deeply rooted in the oldest storytelling traditions of North America..." -Terri Windling, editor of The Year's Best Fantasy Horror