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The Eagle Feather
What if a cunning Sabretooth was stalking your tribe?
The Eagle Feather tells the epic saga of Emil’s tribe amidst the daunting challenges, and savage splendor of prehistoric times. The Auroch People need new technology and doubt the plucky little hunter who can save them.
Staying alive, in a world of fierce bears, rampaging mammoth, and sinister snakes, took grit, discipline, and dark humor.
A timeless tale of fathers and sons, the cheerful strength of a good woman, and the first wolf dog. Above all, this is a classic adventure story of family and creativity in the era of claw and fang.
Life is Hard, but Beautiful
The Eagle Feather tells the epic saga of Emil’s tribe amidst the daunting challenges, and savage splendor of prehistoric times. The Auroch People need new technology and doubt the plucky little hunter who can save them.
Staying alive, in a world of fierce bears, rampaging mammoth, and sinister snakes, took grit, discipline, and dark humor.
A timeless tale of fathers and sons, the cheerful strength of a good woman, and the first wolf dog. Above all, this is a classic adventure story of family and creativity in the era of claw and fang.
Life is Hard, but Beautiful
205 pages, ebook
Published December 20, 2020
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About the author
A.K. Vyas
12 books11 followersA.K. Vyas gave early promise of being nothing special whatsoever. He was born in the small New England village best known for the witch trials, then banished to Texas at a tender age. Being annoyingly well-read for a Texan and exceptionally stubborn as a child, the smart money predicted a brief but clumsy career as a rodeo clown, while others foresaw an early death.
To everyone’s intense disbelief, U.C. Berkeley made the mistake of admitting him, and he squeaked out a degree or two while doing silly, acrobatic, things in small planes. The Navy eventually decided it was safer for all parties involved (including the enemy) if he didn’t fly jets. Like most wayward souls he ended up on Wall Street, a lifestyle interrupted from time to time by an occasional date, unless of course it was NCAA football season. (You can take a boy out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the boy.)
To date, his young family has survived two Category 5 hurricanes, and an infatuation with TexMex cast iron skillet recipes. Europe is currently home, and for unknown reasons, people on the street everywhere always ask him for directions. The Eagle Feather is his debut attempt at the ancient art of storytelling, and was written for his beautiful, perfect, athletic, and wonderful son.
Writing, has since become a cathartic hobby.
To everyone’s intense disbelief, U.C. Berkeley made the mistake of admitting him, and he squeaked out a degree or two while doing silly, acrobatic, things in small planes. The Navy eventually decided it was safer for all parties involved (including the enemy) if he didn’t fly jets. Like most wayward souls he ended up on Wall Street, a lifestyle interrupted from time to time by an occasional date, unless of course it was NCAA football season. (You can take a boy out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the boy.)
To date, his young family has survived two Category 5 hurricanes, and an infatuation with TexMex cast iron skillet recipes. Europe is currently home, and for unknown reasons, people on the street everywhere always ask him for directions. The Eagle Feather is his debut attempt at the ancient art of storytelling, and was written for his beautiful, perfect, athletic, and wonderful son.
Writing, has since become a cathartic hobby.
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December 25, 2021
Great Story Line
Excellent book for young readers . Fast moving plot lines emphasize the value of courage, resourceful, patience, and duty to community.
Excellent book for young readers . Fast moving plot lines emphasize the value of courage, resourceful, patience, and duty to community.
December 23, 2021
A Most Enjoyable Cozy Prehistoric Tale!
Hopefully, this is only the first of many such novels to come from A.K. Vyas. Imaginative, action packed and overall an enjoyable easy read worth staying up late for! Best wishes for a fellow aviator!
Hopefully, this is only the first of many such novels to come from A.K. Vyas. Imaginative, action packed and overall an enjoyable easy read worth staying up late for! Best wishes for a fellow aviator!
March 13, 2022
Beautiful
Life is hard, but Beautiful. This book was literature at it's best. A story with so much history and meaning. The characters are deep and connected to one another. The was such an amazing read!
Life is hard, but Beautiful. This book was literature at it's best. A story with so much history and meaning. The characters are deep and connected to one another. The was such an amazing read!
March 13, 2024
I was reminded of reading the book Fire-hunter by Jim Kjelgaard when I read this book. I enjoyed Jim Kjelgaard’s book and I also enjoyed this one. I know the author made some errors with fauna and animals being accurate but remember this is a fiction book not a scientific text. The author uses the story to teach many life “lessons” that many of us need to learn or be retold. It is an easily read book with only one part that I did not enjoy. Since I don’t want to spoil the story I will not reveal more about this section. The book is full of many adventures and made for a good diversion for a few days.
February 18, 2024
4-4.5*
Great read. Prehistory HF.
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"Our vulnerabilities and weaknesses are part of what makes us who we are. If you truly love someone, you learn this. Life is hard, but that’s also what makes it so beautiful—we are all unique and mortal. There will never be another day just like this. There will never be another person like you, or your loved ones. Learn to cherish the vulnerability, fragility, and beauty of as many days as you are given."
Great read. Prehistory HF.
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"Our vulnerabilities and weaknesses are part of what makes us who we are. If you truly love someone, you learn this. Life is hard, but that’s also what makes it so beautiful—we are all unique and mortal. There will never be another day just like this. There will never be another person like you, or your loved ones. Learn to cherish the vulnerability, fragility, and beauty of as many days as you are given."
December 19, 2022
I have always been interested in Native Americans. This book gives specific details of their lives and daily habits. How they learn and the many pieces of knowlege taught to them when young so as to be able to survive many things in their lives. Story tells of a little boy and a wolf he helped as a cub and raised him and taught things to him. Tells stories of all the hardships they had and the outcome of them.
August 22, 2024
I didn't know what to expect with this book, but I did enjoy the story. However, the whole way thru, I was thinking this book would be perfect for my 13/14 year old grandson. It was a coming of age story about a group of people living in a jungle type setting. The father was teaching his son lessons about life. Full of adventures and excitement while hunting and interaction with other people groups. I have ordered this as a Christmas gift for my grandson.
March 4, 2025
This is an entertaining series with interesting plot development, but there are a few issues with it. It seems the author couldn't decide when or where the story takes place. Mixed references to multiple cultures and histories are distracting. There seems to be a mix of references to north American, European history (particularly in character names) and African history. I can suspend disbelief and go along with it, but more research and consistency would elevate this series from good to great.
August 30, 2025
Great characters and leadership lessons, poor world building.
Great characters including some strong women. Young Emil learns valuable lessons about becoming a strong compassionate leader. I had problems with this due to the strange mix of animals and plants all found together in the same environment. Picking oranges in a blizzard??? Gifted storytelling but some incidents stretched my willing suspension of disbelief just a little too far.
Great characters including some strong women. Young Emil learns valuable lessons about becoming a strong compassionate leader. I had problems with this due to the strange mix of animals and plants all found together in the same environment. Picking oranges in a blizzard??? Gifted storytelling but some incidents stretched my willing suspension of disbelief just a little too far.
June 10, 2021
Amazingly good!
This book had me staying up very late at night for good reasons. The story line is unforgettable. I would have never thought of reading a book about people living many centuries, but Mr. Vyas has hooked me. Terrific read. Great characters and much hardship, just what would be expected in the time period. I can't wait for the next one!
This book had me staying up very late at night for good reasons. The story line is unforgettable. I would have never thought of reading a book about people living many centuries, but Mr. Vyas has hooked me. Terrific read. Great characters and much hardship, just what would be expected in the time period. I can't wait for the next one!
May 15, 2024
Excellent book for all ages!
I very thoroughly enjoyed reading this first book in the series. I will be reading all others forthcoming. Winter Wind is already cued up next. I will also check out A.K. Vyas other books / series. I like the way he builds his characters, relationships and environs. I highly recommend this series, this author (so far). for all aged readers.
I very thoroughly enjoyed reading this first book in the series. I will be reading all others forthcoming. Winter Wind is already cued up next. I will also check out A.K. Vyas other books / series. I like the way he builds his characters, relationships and environs. I highly recommend this series, this author (so far). for all aged readers.
August 18, 2024
Great read.
I loved the love between the people and the wisdom that was shared with Emil from his parents. Something everyone could learn from and or incorporate in our own lives now. I enjoyed how Emils imagination came up with ideas that are what we know as every day items now. Looking forward to the next one.
I loved the love between the people and the wisdom that was shared with Emil from his parents. Something everyone could learn from and or incorporate in our own lives now. I enjoyed how Emils imagination came up with ideas that are what we know as every day items now. Looking forward to the next one.
September 27, 2024
Transported to another time
Can't wait to introduce The People to my eight year old grandson Ben. He'll love the story line, likely identify with Emil and hopefully learn valuable lessons. Perfect for
this Seventy-seven year old Nanna
who can't wait for book two.
Please keep writing ... we need more storytellers and more campfires😊
Can't wait to introduce The People to my eight year old grandson Ben. He'll love the story line, likely identify with Emil and hopefully learn valuable lessons. Perfect for
this Seventy-seven year old Nanna
who can't wait for book two.
Please keep writing ... we need more storytellers and more campfires😊
June 10, 2021
Interesting story
This is an interesting fantasy, but the author attributed inventions and ideas to a young person or small village that came about lover hundreds of years and widely separated tribes.
This is an interesting fantasy, but the author attributed inventions and ideas to a young person or small village that came about lover hundreds of years and widely separated tribes.
October 18, 2021
Not well thought out
I quite reading this story as the author knows nothing about nature. You can not have a pathon live in fridged environment. It does have a lot of good lessons for young children so I give it 2 stars.
I quite reading this story as the author knows nothing about nature. You can not have a pathon live in fridged environment. It does have a lot of good lessons for young children so I give it 2 stars.
May 5, 2022
Very good book for young people!
Read this story to your adolescents, maybe in the evening as they quieten from their busy day. There are good morals and ethics that youngsters need to learn for a successful life.
Read this story to your adolescents, maybe in the evening as they quieten from their busy day. There are good morals and ethics that youngsters need to learn for a successful life.
August 2, 2022
Cloud
I dearly loved this story. I cried and laughed and cringed at all the adversities. I was overwhelmed by the unconditional love of this family. Loved all the characters, but Emil and cloud are exceptional. Have already purchased second boom, can't wait to begin reading.
I dearly loved this story. I cried and laughed and cringed at all the adversities. I was overwhelmed by the unconditional love of this family. Loved all the characters, but Emil and cloud are exceptional. Have already purchased second boom, can't wait to begin reading.
November 12, 2022
Excellent!
A good story with strong characters. A bit hard to believe the range of terrain, the number of innovations by one tribe in such a large short time, and the eloquence of such primitives
A good story with strong characters. A bit hard to believe the range of terrain, the number of innovations by one tribe in such a large short time, and the eloquence of such primitives
November 3, 2023
Not what I was expecting but good!
This was a very interesting story, somehow I thought it was about Native Americans so was a bit disappointed, but was soon caught up in the storyline!
This was a very interesting story, somehow I thought it was about Native Americans so was a bit disappointed, but was soon caught up in the storyline!
January 25, 2024
5 Stars
I've always liked stories of prehistoric people. A young boy Emil and his family strive to survive. A man eating saber tooth cat is one of the worries they and their tribe face.
I've always liked stories of prehistoric people. A young boy Emil and his family strive to survive. A man eating saber tooth cat is one of the worries they and their tribe face.
July 10, 2024
Awesome Read
I throughly enjoyed this book. It is along the same lines as Clan of the Cave Bear. I especially loved the progressive learning and changing of the story. I grieve with the losses and applauded the wins. I definately recommend reading this book!
I throughly enjoyed this book. It is along the same lines as Clan of the Cave Bear. I especially loved the progressive learning and changing of the story. I grieve with the losses and applauded the wins. I definately recommend reading this book!
August 30, 2024
I enjoy the respect all the positive messages within the story.
This book was very interesting it's load kept your interest and had many positive lessons in it. I can't wait to read the next ones lol
This book was very interesting it's load kept your interest and had many positive lessons in it. I can't wait to read the next ones lol
November 4, 2024
Ancient Warriors.
This was an entertaining read. Good development of the characters. The only negative is the use of modern saying that could not have been possible that long ago. (Mammoths).
This was an entertaining read. Good development of the characters. The only negative is the use of modern saying that could not have been possible that long ago. (Mammoths).
October 20, 2025
a bit preachy but a fun quick read.
Doesn’t get paid by the word. (Unlike clan of the cave bear. Where full paragraphs were repeated VERBATIM!) I appreciate the early people’s discoveries. It’s a bit preachy, but I’m in the choir they’re preaching to!!
Doesn’t get paid by the word. (Unlike clan of the cave bear. Where full paragraphs were repeated VERBATIM!) I appreciate the early people’s discoveries. It’s a bit preachy, but I’m in the choir they’re preaching to!!
June 20, 2021
The characters are wonderful and the message beautiful. Sometimes the writing jumps about and can be disjoint, but well worth the read!
July 4, 2021
Uplifting and a Tale of survival
This book is full of wisdom, and the characters are always teaching great lessons. I thoroughly enjoyed the story of survival and courage.
This book is full of wisdom, and the characters are always teaching great lessons. I thoroughly enjoyed the story of survival and courage.
December 23, 2021
A boy's journey
Not just a great coming of age story...
I've got a feeling that a horse foal is in Emil's future.
But a beautiful philosophy of life
Not just a great coming of age story...
I've got a feeling that a horse foal is in Emil's future.
But a beautiful philosophy of life
January 12, 2022
thoughtful
I found this book to be thought provoking and inspiring. Think if we all treated each other better and believed in ourselves more. Nothing could stop us
I found this book to be thought provoking and inspiring. Think if we all treated each other better and believed in ourselves more. Nothing could stop us
April 16, 2022
Amazing
A book that every child should read and reread. The life lessons contained in this masterpiece are real and forever needed.
A book that every child should read and reread. The life lessons contained in this masterpiece are real and forever needed.
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November 8, 2022Excellent story
Excellent story a beautiful tale of a beautiful time before civilization intruded ! Life is and was hard but it was still beautiful !
Excellent story a beautiful tale of a beautiful time before civilization intruded ! Life is and was hard but it was still beautiful !
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