A Forgotten Evil

In the American West as the nation heals from the Civil War that nearly destroyed it new battle lines are being drawn. Caleb Justin orphaned and grieving and his comrade Joshua Hart a tough worldly runaway leave their home along the Ohio River bound for Fort Leavenworth Kansas intent to join Sheridans troops in their pursuit of Indian lands. But a badly healed foot injury ends Calebs dream of joining up. While Joshua is assigned to George Armstrong Custers troops Caleb finds himself alone and undefended on the war-ravaged prairie picking up whatever work he can--until his capture by Indians changes everything.Joan Monnet daughter of a wealthy railroad magnate is traveling West when her caravan is attacked by Indians. A timely rescue saves her life but leaves her lost on the vast American prairie with Caleb. Together they must fight their way back to the world they once knew.But in the winter of 1868 as the snow drifts Custer is set to turn his cavalry on a Cheyenne camp along the Washita River. Joshua Joan and Caleb find themselves trapped in the crossfire of one of the bloodiest battles of frontier history. Will their desperate courage be enough for them to survive?