A fierce young woman defies tribal gender roles to lead her people against a cunning enemy strategist in this gripping pre-colonial saga of war, grief, and the brutal price of survival.

A warrior haunted by her sister's death. A tribe fighting for survival. An ancient power that could save them all.

In pre-colonial America, nineteen-year-old Pino carries the weight of her past as she scouts for the Manatuck tribe. When she discovers the rival Pagassett warriors planning a massive attack, she must embrace her role as both warrior and leader. But the arrival of mysterious allies, the recovery of sacred artifacts, and the emergence of a legendary spirit known as the Falcon complicate her mission to protect her people.

This richly-woven historical fiction brings to life the complex world of indigenous warfare, spiritual beliefs, and female leadership.

Will Pino overcome her guilt and embrace her destiny as a leader? Can she trust the mysterious allies who offer help, or will their arrival spell doom for the Manatuck?