Wind River - Skye's West, Bk 7 Author:Richard S. Wheeler Barnaby Skye, the former Royal Navy Captain turned trapper has been offered a lucrative proposal from the US Government. His intimate relations with many Indian tribes, and his marriages to their women, have landed him a job as scout and translator for the government’s Indian Affairs. The proposal he must present to the natives: a lopsided... more » treaty in favor of the colonists or certain annihilation.
Torn between the two nations, Skye makes his decision when a powerful army officer threatens his wives and vows to destroy Skye for betraying his country.
Skye must face off against rogue factions of the US Army in hopes of seeing a peaceful and fair treaty through, and the survival of his family and the Great Plains tribes.« less
Very good adventure with strong characters, good humor, and easy reading. This is the first book I have read authored by Richard Wheeler. Now I want to read his earlier books.