Sixteen-year-old Mississippi Choctaw Randy Cheska lived most of his young life in the shadow of his football-hero older brother, Jack. After Jack is tragically killed while serving in Iraq, Randy's father puts even more pressure on Randy to excel in football. But Randy has no interest in sports. Imagine Randy's surprise in discovering stickball, an ancient Native American game he's instantly drawn to. Randy's determination to play this legendary sport, guided by a mysterious visitor, leads him on a challenging and unexpected journey.
Though this is a work of fiction, it includes accurate references to traditional and contemporary Choctaw culture.
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References to Native American spirituality were respectfully addressed without creating fake ceremonies or reflecting New Age perspectives. It is refreshing to encounter believable stories that honestly portray life among indigenous people.
In a vertical city divided between those above the mist and those below it, four strangers are drawn together as failing systems threaten everyone. To save Halidom, they'll have to cross boundaries, uncover forgotten technology, and repair more than
In a vertical city divided between those above the mist and those below it, four strangers are drawn together as failing systems threaten everyone. To save Halidom, they'll have to cross boundaries, uncover forgotten technology, and repair more than
