Mystic Horseman

Kathleen Eagle imparts wisdom at random points throughout her books and MYSTIC HORSEMAN is no exception. If I may include a quote one that is probably one of my new favorites.
One guy wants to make another one look bad, all he has to do is break off a piece of the truth & reshape it a little bit.
Words to live by where judging someone by what we have heard or read. Timeless wisdom.
MYSTIC HORSEMAN is the follow-up to RIDE A PAINTED PONY which was magnificent both times I read it. These stories are now available for those that missed them first time around.
Kathleen Eagle believes in the age old wisdom of the indigenous people and handles her subject with respect, humility, honor and honesty. These are not noblemen but they are noble men.
Emily’s dad Dillon Black is Sioux through and through and with that birthright seems to come an inert awareness of horses which bodes well for his partnership with his cousin Nick Red Shield and Nick’s wife Lauren. Emily is the daughter of Dillon and Monica Wilson-Black. Both parents – albeit long divorced – dote on this young lady who has set her eyes and heart on becoming a vet.
Ella was Plan B on helping Dillon and Emily establish the Mystic Warrior Horse Camp that essentially strives to help Indian kids veering off a healthy path. The campgrounds were Dillon’s portion of the ranch and in dire need of an infusion of cash to fix it up and help sustain it so it could work its magic on these kids.
Plan A was a grant from the tribal funds which wasn’t approved. So now Dillon really has no viable choice other than Plan B. All that was needed to proceed was Dillon’s approval which was more difficult than imagined. Dillon is a smart guy – well aware of suicide statistics that hold no punches when charting rates that apply to Native Americans. Young people he knows are tackling personal issues – his camp could be a key to unlocking the secret problems and opening doors to possibilities and futures.
Ella is also well versed on suicide – personally involved and the scars run deep and dare we say forever to close if ever. So there is a lot at stake both personal and tribal for Dillon and Ella. Dillon needs to take a chance on Ella and her Plan B. Emily needs to see part her own self goals and see how moving on is a good thing.
And Monica has a plan of her own – rather selfless and prophetic – that is certain to change many lives and surprise a lot of folks. Monica has a chance to show her gracious side and the recipients of her gift will be humbled by this strong-willed gutsy woman.
There’s a lot to learn in MYSTIC HORSEMAN and on each page Kathleen Eagle teaches us something wonderful about the tribal people that are the core of the story. Historically relevant even in today’s world Kathleen Eagle gives us a small glance into a world with deep connections to our country’s history. MYSTIC HORSEMAN is a tale of two worlds colliding in modern day beautifully illustrated with words by Kathleen Eagle.

I first read Mystic Horseman (A Sequel to Ride a Painted Pony) by Kathleen Eagle several years ago in paperback. Now I was thrilled to see it now in a digital format. Living in the US South, it was through Kathleen Eagle that I experienced the today’s Native American life. This is because, most times in her books one of the main characters is a Native American. Many times, as in this case, one is from the Lakota tribe. Her books are romances with a happy ending but the stories always seem to lend strongly towards the women’s fiction genre instead of simply romance.

This heart-warming story centers around Lakota Sioux rancher Dillion Black, his loves, his family, his struggles, his failures, and success of building the Mystic Warriors Horse Camp. With him in this story is his ex-wife, Monica, (a DIY type reality host), his children, Emily and Dylan, and the woman who becomes his new love interest, Ella (a producer). The story is authentic and genuine giving the reader insight into the culture of the Lakota the struggles of life, and an interesting look at the behind-the-scene of reality show production. As often happens when reading Ms. Eagle’s books, I can’t but fall just a little for the flawed but idealistic hero.

Once more, I loved Mystic Horseman, maybe more the second time around. I enjoy Ms. Eagle’s style of telling a story, always becoming invested in the outcomes of her characters’ lives. I can highly recommend this book. I can also hope that all of Kathleen Eagle’s former books go digital!

4.5 Stars Mystic Horseman is the heart-warming story of Native American, Dillon Black this one will pull at your heart string and even get you a little mad at times but you will feel the emotions of the characters in this well written story. I look forward to reading more by this author

I first read this book may years ago in paperback and totally enjoyed reading this again in ebook form. This author takes the reader to the depths of emotion and creates worlds with characters that you want to revisit again and again. Dillon has a chance to get to know his children again and have advertisement for his Mystic Warriors Horse Camp where wayward Lakota youth can connect with the Lakota spirit with the coming of Ella who produces reality shows and works on the locations. Dillon and Ella have to heal their past while Monica, Dillon's ex wife, works on healing her family and her body. Great book to snuggle in and lose yourself in another world.

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In the sequel to Ride A Painted Pony, Kathleen Eagle continues her excellent storyline with this new story. You will continue to enjoy her creative characters and storyline and add in some horses and cowboys.

I love Kathleen Eagle's books, they are sensitive, romantic and tell the truth no matter what. Strong characters and I liked that it had several POV from the characters.. A really good book that you will never want to stop reading.
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Katherine Eagle has been one of my favorite authors for a long time. She is a master at writing Native American culture and drawing you in! I will continue to read everything she writes!

Dylan Black was trying to make an ongoing program where horses are used to give children new experiences called Mystic Warrior Horse Camp. Dylan works with his seventeen year old daughter Emily who is in college and also trying to bond with his sixteen year old music prodigy son D J. Dylan is a Lakota Indian and a rancher. Emily adored Dylan Dylan wants to be with his children needed but also be true to himself. Monica is Dylan’s ex and the kids mom and has cancer and trying to keep it hidden the best she can. Dylan lost everything he cared about Dylan agrees to a reality show to pay for the youth horse camp that would be for local reservation kids. Ella is the producer of the show and Monica is the shows host. The reality show is about community projects get a makeover.
I enjoyed this story a lot. It held my interest all the way through this story right from the start. I wanted Dylan to have that camp and for it to be successful for himself and his family but most of all for the reservation kids to get a taste of their lost culture. I loved learning a little about the Lakota tribe but didn’t love hearing about the struggles this particular branch of Native American had. I was so proud with what Dylan wanted to do. I congratulate the author for bring this to our attention through her story. At times this story was a little confusing but I got through it and still enjoyed the story a lot. I did think Dylan came on to Ella way to fast even if they had met briefly before. One thing I have to say quit smoking Monica I did wasn’t easy but it can be done especially in her case. Yes this was like I was there with Dylan and the rest of the characters. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of this story and I recommend.