In this captivating novel, the Earth grants humanity an extraordinary second chance. Imagine hurtling a South Dakota Indian casino and its surroundings thirty miles back in time to 1791, before the Louisiana Purchase. This gripping novel explores a collision of eras—a modern world mingling with the past—unraveling a narrative ripe with survival, cultural clashes, and deep human connections.
The displaced Lakota people and the local populace must band together to forge a sustainable future. They create a new government, replicate technology, and adapt to life in the eighteenth century. How do they respond when threats emerge from both internal divisions and external forces? Can they learn from the wisdom of the earth and avoid repeating past mistakes?
Central to this tale is Rose Chasing Hawk, a single mother propelled into leadership grappling with raising teenagers and the looming uncertainties of their new reality. Oliver Jackson, a Black ex-police officer and Iraq War veteran, champions nonviolence but faces the paradox of needing military strength in a tumultuous time. Two Elks, a Lakota leader native to this period, confronts the invasion of his homeland by outsiders equipped with daunting technologies and ideas. As these characters navigate their altered world, they must consider the impact of their actions on future generations.
As they strive to safeguard the earth from further devastation, the stakes have never been higher. The choices made today echo through time.
Author Daphne Singingtree, drawing from her lifetime of experience as an educator in plant medicine, midwifery, emergency preparedness, and Indigenous ways of knowing, skillfully weaves a narrative that invites readers to ponder the question: “What if?” What if you could change the world for the better? Dive into a world where possibilities abound and immerse yourself in a story that resonates with hope, resilience, and the power of collective action.
As the stakes continue to rise and the fate of the earth hangs in the balance, the question remains: what if we could change the world for the better? Visit the Circle for the Earth website for maps and additional content.
All proceeds from this book go to Zaniyan Center, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes health through plants and connection with the earth.