Lakota Dreams — A.P. Greenwood

In 1872, young Nate Henderson travels from Texas with his family, dreaming of gold in the Black Hills. But on the way, tragedy strikes in Nebraska, and for the next four years his life, as well as his dreams, are transformed. As Nate grows into manhood, he develops a strong relationship with both the largest Lakota Sioux tribe and with their sacred Black Hills. He eventually moves to the frontier town of Stonewall where he discovers first-hand the might of the Seventh Cavalry and the intentions of its leader, George Armstrong Custer, to remove all Indians from the Dakota Territory. Though told by many whites that nothing can be done to prevent what he believes would be a tragedy, Nate, placing himself in great peril, secretly devises an intricate plan to reverse the seemingly inevitable and catastrophic fate of the Sioux and their allies. Lakota Dreams is an intriguing revision of frontier history and offers excitement, romance, suspense, and many colorful characters. It is a novel that will entertain, stir imaginations and that will leave readers asking, “what if?”