-An exciting, vividly-imagined reconstruction of an extraordinary moment in the history of the American West- Ian McGuire, bestselling author of THE NORTH WATER and INCREDIBLE BODIES-A highly compelling page turner; you won-t be able to put it down- Philipp Meyer, author of THE SON and AMERICAN RUSTThe thrilling, long-awaited return of the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The RevenantIn 1866, with the country barely recovered from the Civil War, new war breaks out on the western frontier - a clash of cultures between a young, ambitious nation and the Native tribes who have lived on the land for centuries. Colonel Henry Carrington arrives in Wyoming-s Powder River Valley to lead the US Army in defending the opening of a new road for gold miners and settlers. Carrington intends to build a fort in the middle of critical hunting grounds, the home of the Lakota. Red Cloud, one of the Lakota-s most respected chiefs, and Crazy Horse, a young but visionary warrior, understand full well
