Against a Crooked Sky

<p class=ql-align-justify><span>In the vast and untamed wilderness of the American frontier a young man sets out on an impossible journey-one that will test his courage his convictions and the very limits of love.</span></p><p class=ql-align-justify> </p><p class=ql-align-justify><em>Against a Crooked Sky</em><span> is the unforgettable tale of a pioneer family struck by tragedy when their daughter Charlotte is captured by a Native American tribe. As grief and uncertainty grip the homestead her teenage brother Samuel makes a bold and dangerous decision: to venture alone into the unknown across rugged mountains and through hostile territory to bring his sister home.</span></p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span>Guided only by the strength of his faith and a determined spirit Samuel's quest becomes more than a rescue mission-it becomes a rite of passage. Along the way he is joined by an aging grizzled prospector and a dog named B'ar Killer whose loyalty and humor add warmth to a journey filled with hardship. Together they face natural dangers cultural barriers and the haunting reality that not every story ends the way we hope.</span></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span> </span></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span>Based on the 1975 film of the same name this novelization by screenwriter </span><strong>Douglas Stewart</strong><span> and co-author </span><strong>Eleanor Lamb</strong><span> expands on the cinematic tale with deeper insight richer character development and powerful emotional depth. At its core lies an enduring truth drawn from the Gospel of John 15:13 (KJV): </span><em>Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.</em></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span> </span></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span>Blending the spirit of classic Western adventure with timeless moral themes </span><em>Against a Crooked Sky</em><span> is a moving story for readers of all ages-about the lengths we go for family the cost of true sacrifice and the unshakable belief that love can bridge even the most impossible divide.</span></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span> </span></p><p class=ql-align-justify><span>Nearly five decades later Concordis Publishing is honored to reintroduce this enduring classic to a new generation of readers.</span></p>