i read this book about two years ago as soon as it came out. I loved shular's two previous books and although this one wasn't quite as fantastic as they were, this one is still a must read. As with shuler's other books you'll feel connected to Antelope and the other characters and when reading feel like your back in pre-columbian america living right beside them. Linda Lay Shuler is an exceptional author and I sincerely hope she continues to write on this subject! I start college in the fall majoring in archaeology. With due credit given to author Sue Harrison whose books introduced me to the field of native american archaeolgy, Shular's books have steered me to a hopeful career in southwest archaeology.