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Winner of a Reader's Favorite 2018 Gold Medal for Western fiction
Winner of a Laramie Book Awards Grand Prize for Western fiction, 2018

Southern Minnesota, August 1862. Smoke fills the horizon and blood soaks the prairie as the Sioux fight to drive white settlers from their ancestral homeland. Sarah Wakefield and her young son and baby daughter are fleeing for their lives when two warriors capture them. One is Hapa, who intends to murder them. The other is Chaska, an old acquaintance who promises to protect the family. Chaska shelters them in his mother's tepee, but with emotions running so high among both Indians and whites, the danger only intensifies. As she struggles to protect herself and those she loves, Sarah is forced to choose between doing what others expect of her and following her own deep beliefs.

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"Chatlien...writes with nuanced sensitivity, nimbly cataloging the horrors each side visits upon the other. Even Sarah's marriage is depicted without yielding to facile simplicity-her husband can be sweet and chivalrous but also petty and cold. In a few spots, the author seems tempted by the desire to impart a didactic lesson-there is good and bad among all kinds-but resists even these minor concessions to moralistic judgment. In addition, Chatlien's mastery of the historical period-especially the life and culture of the Sioux-is notable and creates a fictional atmosphere of authenticity. A subtle dramatization of the conflict between white settlers and Native Americans in the 19th century."

Stephanie Thornton, author, The Conqueror's Wife: "Richly detailed, Blood Moon is an intrepid tale of bravery and adventure in America's western frontiers. Perfect for fans of immersive historical fiction!"

Libbie Hawker, author, Tidewater: "An engrossing tale of struggle and justice-of friendship, mercy, and a rare, moving love. Ruth Hull Chatlien writes with great sensitivity and vivid yet subtle prose. Blood Moon is a must-read for fans of western novels, as well as women's historical fiction."

Ray Simmons, Readers' Favorite: "Blood Moon: A Captive's Tale by Ruth Hull Chatlien is a powerful tale. Part of the strength of this novel is the fact that it is based on a true story and Ruth Hull Chatlien tries her best to be true to that story. And I must say that her best is very good indeed. I have been a fan of Westerns since I was a small boy. My dad loved them too and some of my first and best memories of being together as father and son are of sitting in front of the TV together, watching Gunsmoke. But to be honest, I consider Blood Moon more of a historical novel than a Western. A good part of it, maybe the best part, is the depiction of Native American family life. The contrast between her own domestic situation and the situation she finds herself in as a captive is something I haven't come across in many other novels.

"The plot is authentic and compelling. This is partially due to being based on real events, but also due to the craftsmanship and sheer writing ability of Ruth Hull Chatlien. I like seeing Native Americans as people and not just the bad guys for the cavalry to kill or chase away. I like seeing them as strong, real characters instead of one dimensional stereotypes. Blood Moon is good. It goes beyond genre fiction into a more elevated style of writing. And yet those who love Westerns for whatever reason can still enjoy it too. Rich in detail, beautifully written, Blood Moon is a book any reader can enjoy and appreciate."
About the Author: Ruth Hull Chatlien has been a writer and editor of educational materials for nearly thirty years, specializing in U.S. and world history. She is the author of Modern American Indian Leaders for middle-grade readers. Her award-winning first novel, The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte, portrays the tumultuous life of Elizabeth "Betsy" Patterson Bonaparte. Her second novel is Blood Moon: A Captive's Tale.

She lives in northeastern Illinois with her husband, Michael, and a very pampered dog named Smokey. When she's not writing, she can usually be found gardening, knitting, drawing, painting, or studying Swedish.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781937484460
  • Publisher: Amika Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Amika Press
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 424
  • Spine Width: 22 mm
  • Weight: 612 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1937484467
  • Publisher Date: 14 Jun 2017
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: A Captive's Tale
  • Width: 152 mm


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