Adin: A novel of prehistory

by David Uerkvitz, Mark Uerkvitz (Editor)

On the steppes of Central Asia in the Fourth Millennium B.C., the 'Ur are the most powerful of the Kurgan clans. This has been so since Adin's grandfather, Ja, became the first man in history to tame and ride a horse. But Ja has died, and a raid on his burial mound by Scythians has led to a blood feud between Dahig, the schion of their ruling clan, and Adin, the young, soon-to-be-leader of the 'Ur. But Adin's wife, Fi'Me, is practicing the dark arts and Adin, leery of her sorcery, takes their young son and his childhood sweetheart and embarks on a journey of discovery and to find the "place that is calling him from the ground".Traveling from one kurgan tribe to the next, Adin spreads the skill of horse riding and the deep and rich history of their tribe. But Dahig is never far behind, and as Adin searches for the place of his destiny, he also knows that the Scythians will stop at nothing to satisfy their lust for vengeance. Intent on building a new city, Adin must prepare his followers for the ultimate battle, an epic strubble where there will only be life. . .or death.

514 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 20, 2012

About the author

David Uerkvitz grew up on the plains of western Oklahoma. He received the first doctorate in music from the University of Oklahoma. A classical pianist, he has performed around the world in the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. He more recently has performed at venues in New York, including performances in the Carnegie. He has published method books in Spanish for piano teachers and students, and contributed articles to music magazines. He received a Fulbright grant to teach in Tunghai University in Taichung, Taiwan, where he still resides. His family is scattered over the Pacific Rim.