Overall the book was quite interesting. We chose it because one of our members was acquainted with the author, Robert Skimin. Mr. Skimin "joined" our meeting via telephone from his home in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Skimin really, really researches his stories. This book, the story of Lazaro, a Chihenne Apache chief is not based on a real person, but many real people are brought into the story the way E.L. Doctorow tends to do. Very interesting to learn about the Apache clans relationship with the "White Eyes" and how they tried to stick to the treaties, when the Americanos broke the treaties then they struck back. We learned quite a bit about history of New Mexico during the late 1800's. Another main character, Andres, the half breed son of Lazaro and his Mexican mother, Carlota is fascinating. Mr. Skimin talked with us for almost an hour. He is also the author of numerous other historic fiction and also has a new children's series, Danny Drumm's Heros in the work.