The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon: Cheyenne Spirits

The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon: Cheyenne Spirits, by Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun, is the first book in the series. The authors deliver a tale spanning centuries and intertwined destinies. The narrative opens in 1879 with a brutal raid on a Cheyenne village by silver miners, leading to the deaths of two young braves and the tribe’s horses, and a curse laid upon the land by medicine man Black Cloud. Fast forward 140 years to a clandestine project in the same Colorado wilderness. Bryan Reynolds uncovers its disturbing connection to the historical exploitation, but his discovery is cut short when he's killed in a suspicious accident, leaving his wife, Sara, with amnesia. Determined to uncover the truth, Sara teams up with her husband’s friend, Charlie Littlewolf. Charlie, a descendant of Black Cloud, realizes the key lies in connecting with the spirit world and embracing his ancestral Cheyenne traditions. His journey through ancient rituals guides them towards the answers, revealing a destiny deeply tied to the original curse and what Bryan unearthed.

Authors Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun have crafted a fascinating blend of historical mystery and the supernatural that is as suspenseful as it is entertaining. The characters are elaborately written and lovable. How the past affects the present is a cleverly handled theme, and the narrative highlights the enduring consequences of greed and disrespect for the land. Exploring Cheyenne culture and spirituality through Charlie’s quest is particularly engaging. While the plot is intricate, the authors keep the reader invested in Sara and Charlie's pursuit of the truth. While providing some answers, the ending leaves enough threads for the next book in the series. This is a thought-provoking start to a saga that promises to delve deeper into the land's mysteries and the power of ancestral connections. The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon: Cheyenne Spirits is boldly written, tautly plotted, and expertly delivered.