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Calling Wren
A son of the Erie Nation, ‘Calling Wren’ called the Niagara Frontier home until his capture at the hands of the Seneca and their Haudenosaunee brethren. In time, after rising from servant to adopted son of the Seneca’s Bear Clan, Calling Wren must make the ultimate join the England-backed Haudenosaunee Confederacy in annihilating the Erie or die standing with the remnants of his Erie kin.
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First published January 10, 2013
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October 16, 2017
Greatly mastered, “Calling Wren” combines the features of a historical, social, adventure and epic novels. I received this book as a present and readily immersed myself into the atmosphere of beautiful nature, the way of life and traditions of Indians and the world of longhouses, amulets and brave warriors full of honor and valor.
In the center of the novel is a dramatic episode of the confrontation of the Erie tribe and the Iroquois or Haudenosaunee, the powerful northeast Native American Confederacy and the life of the young son of Erie’s chief - Calling Wren. The Erie were disadvantaged in the armed conflict with the Iroquois, mainly the Seneca tribe, because they had few firearms and their knives and arrows were made of stone. It was a truly unequal battle. During one of Seneca’s raids, the young warrior was captured, tortured and lost his cousin, but the meeting of new friends and his long-lost love completely changed his life. His journey is about to start, but which road he is going to choose? Will he hold to his traditions to remain Erie or join their enemies?
The author has done a great job depicting the life, traditions, and customs of Indian tribes. Sometimes, these pictures are so vivid and true to life, they are almost palpable. It is noticeable, that after each episode lies the profound knowledge of the Indians’ life and careful work. All characters are very special, interacting in a unique way, and every small detail counts, revealing the value of genuine friendship, true love, honor, and dignity. I admired the character of Gromar, the knowledge-keeper, even though the meeting was too short, I was really stunned by the beauty and inner strength of the Wind’s Whisper. I also liked the Irish priest Father Sullivan, who has his own bone to pick with England.
The beautiful country is torn apart by war, which cripples and changes fates while helping to reveal the finest human qualities. Love, leadership, self-sacrifice and much more are waiting for the reader on the pages of this mesmerizing book.
In the center of the novel is a dramatic episode of the confrontation of the Erie tribe and the Iroquois or Haudenosaunee, the powerful northeast Native American Confederacy and the life of the young son of Erie’s chief - Calling Wren. The Erie were disadvantaged in the armed conflict with the Iroquois, mainly the Seneca tribe, because they had few firearms and their knives and arrows were made of stone. It was a truly unequal battle. During one of Seneca’s raids, the young warrior was captured, tortured and lost his cousin, but the meeting of new friends and his long-lost love completely changed his life. His journey is about to start, but which road he is going to choose? Will he hold to his traditions to remain Erie or join their enemies?
The author has done a great job depicting the life, traditions, and customs of Indian tribes. Sometimes, these pictures are so vivid and true to life, they are almost palpable. It is noticeable, that after each episode lies the profound knowledge of the Indians’ life and careful work. All characters are very special, interacting in a unique way, and every small detail counts, revealing the value of genuine friendship, true love, honor, and dignity. I admired the character of Gromar, the knowledge-keeper, even though the meeting was too short, I was really stunned by the beauty and inner strength of the Wind’s Whisper. I also liked the Irish priest Father Sullivan, who has his own bone to pick with England.
The beautiful country is torn apart by war, which cripples and changes fates while helping to reveal the finest human qualities. Love, leadership, self-sacrifice and much more are waiting for the reader on the pages of this mesmerizing book.
October 13, 2015
I received this as a Goodreads giveaway last summer and just got around to reading it. I love learning about Native American Tribes. I work with many western tribes but this was the first story I have read related to the Erie. The story flows well and keeps you interested. part of the reason I gave this story 3 stars is it was hard for me to feel the relationship between the author and the character. The book reads like a non-Indian writing an Indian story without the cultural connection.
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