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The Second Son (Avalon Western)

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Dan Linden has done yeoman's work in researching the history behind this wonderful novel. He has woven into his story a fantastic tapestry of early 19th century New Mexico Territory, blending Native American, Spanish and Anglo cultures. This is a must read for anyone interested in the settlement of the west, especially that of New Mexico. This is not just an exciting tale, but is a work of history that should be must reading for every high school student.

THE SECOND SON is the second novel by a wonderful new writer, Dan Linden. Linden's SAND CREEK was set in current day Colorado; THE SECOND SON is the first part of a saga that will cover most of the nineteenth century. THE SECOND SON is about a Spanish colonial son who is sent to live with the local Indian tribe as part of a treaty. When he becomes an adult, he's equally comfortable in both worlds, and he slips back and forth between them as he goes on a quest to find the man who he thinks has killed his brother. It's a stirring adventure, a real page-turning tale! By the way, despite what this page says, it's a real stretch to call this a Romance. This is a corking Western adventure tale!