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From Publishers Weekly
Modern-thinking Kiowa healer Tay-bodal, whose study of anatomy and physiology sets him apart from other tribal doctors in the north of Texas in 1866, is caught up in tribal politics after one of its warriors is murdered. War threatens when handsome Cheyenne Robber, beloved of White Otter, is accused of killing one of her suitors from another clan. Although he had challenged his rival in front of others, Cheyenne Robber swears he didn't kill the man. Chief White Bear, whom the whites call Santana, asks Tay-bodal to help find the true murderer. Breaking tribal tradition, Tay-bodal examines the body of the dead man and discovers that he was strangled and his neck subsequently broken. Recognizing this as a particularly cowardly way to kill, Tay-bodal wonders why any Kiowa would have used it. The healer must break more tribal customs, become a target himself and end up at Fort Sill before he successfully solves the case. Although the pace is slow and her prose often stiff, Medawar, a Cherokee, reveals legendary Native Americans as believable people and offers her readers a comprehensive look at historical Kiowa life and values.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
More than a mystery, Medawar's novel is a beautifully written, life-affirming, heartwarming story full of adventure, humor, and tears. Set in 1866 on the western frontier, the tale concerns Tay-bodal, a Kiowa Indian who has been a relative nobody among his tribesmen. Always an outsider, Tay-bodal has no family and would rather spend time with his healing herbs and potions than attending councils of war. But then the respected and much loved Chief Little Bluff dies, and the Kiowas must come together to name his successor. When Coyote Walking, one of the three candidates for the highly revered position of tribal chief, is brutally murdered, chaos and disorder erupt. Tay-bodal, wiser than he knows, takes on the daunting task of finding out who killed Coyote Walking. His investigation, which is ultimately successful in unmasking the villain, changes his life forever, not only earning him a respected place among his tribesmen but also winning him a beautiful woman, a young son, new friends, and a happiness he thought he could never experience. Medawar has written a cunningly plotted story that is as devilishly funny as it is charmingly told. Tay-bodal is a true, if unsuspecting, hero who proves that love, respect, and wisdom can overcome even the greatest adversity. Masterful and moving, this book makes a fine addition to all collections. Emily Melton
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Modern-thinking Kiowa healer Tay-bodal, whose study of anatomy and physiology sets him apart from other tribal doctors in the north of Texas in 1866, is caught up in tribal politics after one of its warriors is murdered. War threatens when handsome Cheyenne Robber, beloved of White Otter, is accused of killing one of her suitors from another clan. Although he had challenged his rival in front of others, Cheyenne Robber swears he didn't kill the man. Chief White Bear, whom the whites call Santana, asks Tay-bodal to help find the true murderer. Breaking tribal tradition, Tay-bodal examines the body of the dead man and discovers that he was strangled and his neck subsequently broken. Recognizing this as a particularly cowardly way to kill, Tay-bodal wonders why any Kiowa would have used it. The healer must break more tribal customs, become a target himself and end up at Fort Sill before he successfully solves the case. Although the pace is slow and her prose often stiff, Medawar, a Cherokee, reveals legendary Native Americans as believable people and offers her readers a comprehensive look at historical Kiowa life and values.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
More than a mystery, Medawar's novel is a beautifully written, life-affirming, heartwarming story full of adventure, humor, and tears. Set in 1866 on the western frontier, the tale concerns Tay-bodal, a Kiowa Indian who has been a relative nobody among his tribesmen. Always an outsider, Tay-bodal has no family and would rather spend time with his healing herbs and potions than attending councils of war. But then the respected and much loved Chief Little Bluff dies, and the Kiowas must come together to name his successor. When Coyote Walking, one of the three candidates for the highly revered position of tribal chief, is brutally murdered, chaos and disorder erupt. Tay-bodal, wiser than he knows, takes on the daunting task of finding out who killed Coyote Walking. His investigation, which is ultimately successful in unmasking the villain, changes his life forever, not only earning him a respected place among his tribesmen but also winning him a beautiful woman, a young son, new friends, and a happiness he thought he could never experience. Medawar has written a cunningly plotted story that is as devilishly funny as it is charmingly told. Tay-bodal is a true, if unsuspecting, hero who proves that love, respect, and wisdom can overcome even the greatest adversity. Masterful and moving, this book makes a fine addition to all collections. Emily Melton
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