The Lighthorsemen

Set in the final years of Indian Territory, this coming-of-age novel follows Edward Perryman as he transitions from a Creek police officer to a lawyer, striving to protect the Five Civilized Tribes from governmental policies and cultural upheaval. Through his journey, Edward grapples with his identity amid the complex tensions between his Indian heritage and the encroaching influence of white society. Meanwhile, his fellow officer Chitto Harjo faces his own challenges as he navigates the choices between peace and violence. The story explores themes of cultural survival, identity, and change in a turbulent historical period.