Cry of the Wind

Storyteller #2

by Sue Harrison

Winter looms in this place of icy splendor near the top of the world-chilling a heart already frozen by hatred and cold dreams of revenge?

Experience and adversity have made the storyteller Chakliux a wise and powerful hunter and a man of great respect. But a tender heart is his weakness. In his village lives the beautiful Aqamdax for whom he yearns, though she is mated to a cruel and dangerous tribesman she does not love. It is Chakliux she runs to under a clear, moonlit sky while the village sleeps. But there can be no future for them together until a curse upon their people has been transcended. And then there is K'os, the healing woman--maddened and embittered by the outrage she was forced to endure years earlier--outcast and enslaved by the leader of the enemy tribe against whom she has sworn vengeance. To enact her savage and terrible justice, she will use--and destroy--anyone, if necessary, including the boy-turned-man she rescued in infancy and raised as her son: Chakliux, the storyteller.

Return now to a frozen land in a remarkable time eighty centuries past, when the spirit was tested--and strengthened--by the cruelties of nature and the great mysteries of life.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Prehistoric, Historical, Prehistory, Native American, Fantasy

512 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Sue Harrison is the author of six critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling novels. Mother Earth Father Sky, My Sister the Moon and Brother Wind make up The Ivory Carver Trilogy, an epic adventure set in prehistoric Alaska. Song of the River, Cry of the Wind and Call Down the Stars comprise The Storyteller Trilogy. Sue’s young adult book, SISU, was released by Thunder Bay Press . Her newest novel, The Midwife's Touch, first book in The Wish Thief Trilogy was released in February 2023. It was chosen as an Upper Peninsula of Michigan Notable Book and selected as a semi-finalist in the Society of Midland Author's 2024 Adult Fiction Awards. In 2025, her middle-grade readers chapter book, Rescuing Crash, the Good Dog was released by Modern History Press.

Sue Harrison was born in Lansing, Michigan. The first of five children, she was raised in the town of Pickford in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where she lives with her husband, a retired high school principal. They are blessed with a daughter and a son, a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.

A graduate of Pickford High School, Harrison graduated summa cum laude from Lake Superior State University with a B.A. in English Language and Literature. She was named Lake Superior State University’s Distinguished Alumna in 1992, and served eight years on the university’s Board of Regents.

Harrison’s first novel, Mother Earth Father Sky, was published in 1990 by Doubleday (hardcover) and Avon (paperback). It was nominated in the states of Michigan and Washington for the Reader’s Choice Award among high school students, and was one of ten books chosen for “Battle of the Books,” a statewide student reading competition in Alaska. The novel as had success in both the adult and young adult markets, and was a national bestseller. It was selected by the American Library Association as one of 1991′s Best Books for Young Adults.

Harrison’s second novel, My Sister the Moon, (Doubleday/Avon 1992) has also received recognition by reading and school groups throughout the United States and was a Baker and Taylor top ten in library sales. Both Mother Earth Father Sky and My Sister the Moon were Main Selections of the Literary Guild Book Club and alternate selections of the Doubleday Book Club. Brother Wind, Harrison’s third novel was released in hardcover by William Morrow, October 1994, and in 1995 as an Avon paperback. The novel was chosen as an alternate selection by both the Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Clubs. Song of the River and Cry of the Wind were both published by Avon Hardcover/Avon paperback, a division of Hearst Books. The third book of The Storyteller Trilogy, Call down the stars was published by Morrow/Avon in 2001 and 2002. It was featured alternate of the Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Clubs.

Harrison’s books have also been published in Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Spain, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Japan, France, Finland, and South America.

Harrison is represented by Victoria Skurnick of the Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency.

Reviews

[Miriam Cihodariu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as the first book in the series, it was immensely enjoyable and interesting. Every now and then I find a series that managed to keep me hooked beyond any thought of sleep and food. This series was definitely such a read. I also felt a pang of regret that I can't be an archeologist working with Aleut artifacts. Well, to keep the rant short, I think Sue Harrison's stories can bring out the geek in all of us.

[Bertha Ivins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Theses people were so superstitious and had so many strange ideas and actions. I could not believe how some of their minds worked. Also the struggle for survival was an everyday challenge. One part of a sentence that I loved in this book was “that little one who listened beneath her heart, what a beautiful way to describe being pregnant.

[Andreea Birsanu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incrível o livro de Sue Harrison, "El Aullido Del Viento". É a segunda parte dumha trilogia mas podesse ler de forma independente, como figem eu. Nom sabia que era uma trilogia e quando comecei a lê-lo estava bastante perdida e sorprendida de que tivesse tam boa pontuaçom em Goodreads. Tardei umas 50 páginas em colher o ritmo mas quando o conseguim foi difícil parar de ler. A autora com gram mestria da linguagem abraça-nos nesta história sobre os primeiros seres humanos, narrando as suas dores e esperanças, assim como a guerra entre povos e a vingança. É uma gram história narrada de forma espectacular. Nom só vou ler os demais livros de Sue se nom que vou mercar este em papel e volver a lê-lo dentro duns anos.

CASTELHANO:
Increíble el libro de Sue Harrison, 'El Aullido Del Viento". Es la segunda parte de una trilogía pero se puede leer se forma independiente como hice yo. No sabía que era una trilogía y cuando empecé a leerlo estaba bastante perdida y sorprendida de que tuviese tan buena puntuación en Goodreads. Tardé unas 50 páginas en coger el ritmo pero en cuanto lo conseguí fue difícil parar de leer. La autora con gran maestría del lenguaje nos abraza en esta historia sobre los primeros seres humanos, narrando sus dolores y esperanzas, así como la guerra entre puebloa y la venganza. Es una gran historia narrada de una forma espectacular. No sólo voy a leer los demás libros de Sue si no que voy a comprar este en papel y a releerlo en un tiempo.

[Linda Humberstone · Rating 4 out of 5]

These books of ancient Alaska and its first inhabitants are fascinating. The characters, their beliefs and mind-sets are totally believable. Their lives were so hard that everything that happened to them, good or bad, depended on observing the traditional ways in which even everyday events should be carried out. These stories by Sue Harrison are so well written and are so realistic that I am sure that these small groups of people lived their lives and struggled to survive just how she depicts in these books. They even experience the same feelings of rejection, love, bitterness and reveal characteristics of deviousness, hatred, bravery and compassion, the same as modern man.

[Rondi Olson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second in the Storyteller trilogy, CRY OF THE WIND was a good read. There was a new murderer to find, plenty of action, and much to my surprise, the plot-lines and romances started in the first book concluded at the end of this book, leaving me to wonder what the connection in the last book will be.

This book can be read without reading the books in the Ivory Carver trilogy, but before reading this book, SONG OF THE RIVER should be read.

Highly recommended if you have read the author's other books, also if you are a fan of pre-history novels.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing read. Each book the author writes gets better and better. There was so much going on.

[Doris Raines · Rating 5 out of 5]

CRY OF THE WIND. AWESOME BOOK LOVE IT .

[Robbie Van · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite as good as the first, but gripping none the same. The twists and turns of the aftermath of war like the changes of allegiance in a thirst to survive. Scattered are the remains

[ShyAnn64 · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the acclaimed, bestselling author of "Mother Earth Father Sky" comes an extraordinary new novel of courage and human conflict in a prehistoric wilderness of ice and snow. Eighty centuries before our time -- in the frozen interior of a place that would someday be called Alaska -- a clubfooted babe was left in the snow to die...until he was rescued by a young woman ravaged by her enemies and sworn to vengeance.

Twenty years later, the child, called Chakliux, has grown to manhood and occupies an honored place as his tribe's treasured storyteller, while his adoptive mother K'os has grown cunning and cold. But in the neighboring village of the Near River People -- where he has been sent to make peace by wedding the shaman's daughter -- a shocking double murder occurs that sets Chakliux on a remarkable journey. Driven by the ancient songs of sea and sky, earth and animals, the storyteller traverses a harsh, unknown, yet enthralling landscape in search of the strange truth about the offenses for which his people have suffered...and about the hateful, ambitious woman who raised him, who may be his most dangerous enemy of all.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sue Harrison is, herself, a skillful storyteller. She can instantly transport me to the prehistoric Aleutian Islands and then keep me there among her full and fascinating characters until the book's last page. Her stories are full of intrigues and surprises that keep the pages turning. Perhaps best is how well Harrison understands and portrays human nature and how she assures me that our modern day cultures are no better and no worse than those preceeding us. It's an immensely satisfying read.

[Rena Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sue Harrison does a good job of creating strong characters and moving them well through a fairly complicated plot with plenty of twists, but believable characterization in the plot, and very believable motivation of the characters for their behaviors.

I'm starting the final book of this trilogy, Call Down the Stars. I HAVE to find out how the characters change and develop.

[Kelly L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this fully researched tale, Harrison presents a vivid and fascinating look at the rich culture and lives of the ancient peoples of Alaska—their customs, legends, beliefs, superstitions, and way of life. Many marriages are made of necessity, but there are also love stories. The tribes are well-drawn with murder, revenge, kindness, heroism and even evil.

[Nora Peevy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm totally addicted to Harrison's novels. This trilogy is compelling and won't let me stop reading. I'd pin my eyes open with safety pins to keep reading non-stop, if I didn't need sleep. Her storytelling is lyrical and exciting. And her antiheroes are some of my favorites to date. I'm going to be depressed when I finish the next book because that means the trilogy is complete.

[Jeri · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the second part of this saga, Chakliux has grown up but not without heartache in his yearning for Azamdax, who is mated to another, and the cruelness of his adopted mother K'os, who has been enslaved by the enemy. Set in the Alaska area 80 centuries ago, the interplay of these characters continues and keeps you guessing as to the final outcome.

[Nancy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Second in the Storyteller Trilogy, this one undertakes far too much in plot twists and is peoples by too many characters (4 villages worth) to easily follow the main story. It's the story of how fatal to a culture just a few nut-cases can be.

[Nicole Diamond · Rating 3 out of 5]

If it has one star I liked it a lot
If it has two stars I liked it a lot and would recommend it
If it has three stars I really really liked it a lot
If it has four stars I insist you read it
If it has five stars it was life changing

[Mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, they are all continuations of the last and you kinda get hooked, or at least I did.

[Christa · Rating 5 out of 5]

like this author almost as much as Jean Auel and Linda Lay Shuler.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Upon my second read, I still love this story. Ghaden is my favorite.

[Shawn Buck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Good

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

The 2nd book in the series was a very pleasant read. I did not want to put this book down and felt full invested in many of the characters. I'm eager to read the 3rd book to find how how it ends.

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it as usual.

[Clivemichael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful continuation of a fascinating tale, full of interesting lore and challenging human relations

[Wild Ones Homestead · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one much better than the first. Looking forward to seeing how the story ends.

[Ane Cristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book es excellent! So much better than the first one of the thrilogy, it's full of surprises, sorrow but also lot's of joy. I recommend!!!

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love these stories by Sue Harrison!!