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Call of the Blood Arizona, southwestern United States, Spring 1886 By the spring of 1886, there are few "free" Apaches left. Too many spend their lives in the bleak reservations, where they are herded together, often with futile attempts to force them to live according to the rules of the "white man." But among them are still rebels: men, women, and children of this proud people who dare to defy the white eyes and their laws, fighting fiercely—and often desperately—for their freedom and independence. They are as free as the wind sweeping across the desert... and as deadly as a whirlwind...

Son of Thunder The title of my story is Son of Thunder, and in this book, I want to share a glimpse into the world of the Lakota people—one of the great Native American tribes of the vast North American plains. I will also tell the story of one of their greatest leaders, a man whose name is still remembered to this day. The story takes place about 140 years ago, in the late 1870s. At that time, the Lakota and other Native American tribes still roamed freely across the vast plains of North America. Enormous bison herds thundered across the land, rivers ran clear, and endless stretches of ...

84 AD. Emperor Domitian is once again sending his legions north, ready to crush any tribes that stand against him. The Romans move with their usual ruthlessness, showing no mercy to their foes. Riding with them is Ansgar, now almost seventeen. Serving in the legions is the price he pays for his freedom from slavery, and his only hope of one day being truly free. Back in Rome, Julia waits for spring when she'll give birth to a son. Ansgar's son. Officially, the boy will be known as the heir of Titus Flavius, but only if her husband accepts him as his own. Dive into this thrilling story of ...

At Long Last – It Has Arrived! With In the Talons of the Eagle – A Whisper of Freedom, author Petra Horst presents the eagerly awaited third volume in her four-part young adult series—a compelling saga that fits seamlessly alongside the previously released Tales from the Limes, published by Stephan Moll Verlag Kordel in recent years. While the earlier installments already shed light on life in Roman Germania between the first and third centuries, this latest entry once again leads readers to the Limes—the outer frontier of the Roman Empire. At the outset of the story, however, this ...

The long-awaited conclusion to the series! With In the Talons of the Eagle – Elysium, author Petra Horst delivers the fourth and final installment of her gripping young adult series, seamlessly continuing the captivating Limes stories previously published by Stephan Moll Verlag Kordel. While the earlier volumes already gave readers vivid insights into Roman life in Germania between the first and third centuries, this final part once again transports us to the Limes—the former frontier of the Roman Empire. At the time the story begins, however, this border had not yet been established ...

Relentless Hunt Arizona, far southwestern United States, Spring 1868 Rose O'Brien was twenty-one when she buried her third child shortly after birth. The anguish she felt threatened to shatter her. Since she and her husband had come west, luck seemed to have forsaken her. The small ranch barely produced enough to sustain the family's livelihood. Her relationship with her husband grew increasingly strained as John began drowning his sorrows in alcohol. Moreover, he was often away lately, searching for gold in the mountains like so many other fortune seekers. Rose was left to fend for herself...

83 AD. Emperor Titus Flavius Domitianus sends his legions to Germania to crush the Chatti uprising, who are resisting the empire's northern expansion. True to form, the Romans tackle the rebellion with their usual brutality, offering no mercy to their enemies. Caught in this brutal reality is sixteen-year-old Ansgar. Amidst the chaos of battle, he’s captured by the Roman legions and taken to Rome. Though his life is initially spared, it’s only the beginning of a new and uncertain fate. In Rome, the city is alive with celebrations of the emperor’s triumph, featuring grand games. Julia,...

210 A.D. Germania. Thirteen-year-old Lavinia, daughter of a Roman commander, is torn from the marble streets of Rome and sent to the cold frontier, to live at her father’s fortress on the Limes. To her, it is a land of desolation—forests without end, windswept battlements, and the ever-present shadow of so-called barbarians. There, behind the walls of the garrison, she encounters Armin—a young prisoner of war, a boy of the very people Rome fears and despises. What begins as wary glances and unspoken suspicion slowly transforms into a fragile friendship. A bond that should not exist, ...

Once upon a time… that’s how every story starts when the wise old Bearpaw gathers his listeners around the campfire. His tales are full of incredible events, strange encounters, and extraordinary characters—both human and animal. Bearpaw has heard and lived through countless stories because he’s old and wise, with a lifetime of experiences to share. Through his stories, he passes on this wisdom to the younger generations. For Native American tribes and many cultures worldwide, storytelling has always been a way to keep their history alive. In our modern world, we might chuckle at ...

Pendant longtemps, je me suis demandé comment commencer au mieux l’histoire que vous tenez aujourd’hui entre les mains. Trouver les bons mots pour débuter n’est pas chose facile. Beaucoup d’entre vous connaissent sans doute cette sensation, lorsqu’il faut rédiger une rédaction à l’école… Mais voilà, le livre est là, ouvert devant vous. Le titre de mon récit est « Fils du Tonnerre », et dans ces pages, j’aimerais vous parler du peuple lakota, une nation amérindienne des grandes plaines d’Amérique du Nord. Et plus encore, je veux vous faire découvrir l’un des...

Eye for Eye In a quiet town in the Taunus hills, north of Frankfurt, the widely known and much-loved parish priest Gregor Meyer meets a death of appalling brutality. He is found dead in the changing room of the local football club … murdered. And what shocks the residents even more: his killers have emasculated him. A castration. There can be no doubt that this is a crime heavy with symbolism. Could this be a calculated act of revenge? Why did the Catholic clergyman have to die in such a cruel manner? Does the answer lie in his past? And where should the investigators begin to look for ...

The Raven's Daughter – Brianna and Titus 55 B.C. Caesar’s legions are wreaking havoc in Gaul, subjugating the tribes of the land and establishing a new province of the Empire. From now on, only the law of Rome will prevail, and everyone must submit. But Gaius Julius Caesar has far grander plans: even the people beyond the great border river, the Rhine, must not feel safe. Titus, a young Roman soldier, is left behind on the battlefield, gravely wounded. Without help, he is doomed to die. By a stroke of luck, he is found. Brianna, known among her people as a healer, takes him in. His life...

Summer of the Falcon – Freya and Lucius A historical novel for young readers aged fourteen and up The Romans rise again — in a story of courage, love, and destiny. Swords clash in the forest, shouts echo through the trees — then all falls silent. The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest has ended in disaster, one of Rome’s greatest defeats. Six years later, General Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus returns to the battlefield. Deep in the shadow of the woods, his soldiers capture a mysterious prisoner — a fellow Roman long thought lost. His tales of the years in between are more than ...

Legacy of the Wolf In the third and final volume of the Wolf Saga, Petra Horst once again brings the ancient world vividly to life. Young readers aged twelve and up who are fascinated by Rome will be captivated by this story — a tale woven with historical depth, heartfelt emotion, and adventure. Legacy of the Wolf takes us to the year A.D. 230. At nearly sixteen, Julius, the son of Lavinia, leaves Rome at his father’s side — Marcus Aurelius Tiberius — returning to the distant frontier of Germania to begin his military training. It is not a journey of his choosing; Julius had ...

Exciting, educational, Roman “Shadow of the Wolf – Lavinia and Marcus” by Petra Horst In the second part of the series, readers discover what becomes of Lavinia, the young heroine from “Winter of the Wolf.” The daughter of a high-ranking Roman officer still lives along the Limes, the outer frontier of the Empire. The year is AD 213, and Lavinia is about to celebrate her sixteenth birthday in spring. For her father, it is the right moment to find a suitable husband for his daughter. But Lavinia is not ready to accept his plans. Instead, she hopes for a reunion with Armin, her ...