Susan Edwards, Summer of the Eagle

Summer of the Eagle

Susan Edwards

Leisure, Apr 2007, $6.99

ISBN: 0843953357

Her healing power makes Blaze different than everyone else among the tribe, but what really scares the People about her is her dream to soar like an eagle. Thus in spite of her gift she uses to help her tribe, her Sioux compatriots treat her like she is a pariah to be avoided except in dire need. While living apart as an outcast, Blaze envisions a light haired man that will come for her.

French trapper Luc is near hysterical over strange visions he sees. He wonders if he could be a spirit Walker who can change shapes, but wants nothing to do with the responsibly that comes with the role. When he and Blaze meet, they recognize one another as lost souls who have found the other that makes them complete. Together as they fall in love, they share a destiny that will either destroy or save their respective families and one another.

Though the romantic theme is similar in many ways to Susan Edward's fine "White" tales, SUMMER OF THE EAGLE is a refreshing saga due to the paranormal elements and the lack of acceptance by the Sioux of the female practitioner and Luc feeling that same isolation. Readers will anticipate their initial encounter, which comes fairly deep into the story line as Ms. Edward's builds up the relationships or lack of each has with other people so that her fans know how alone the lead couple feels before they meet. This is a terrific Native American romance that also provides a deep character study.

Harriet Klausner