Silver Light and Red , two unsuspecting heroes, are in a bad way. A ruthless warlord, leading a horde of bloodthirsty warriors, attacked a trading party that included Silver Light’s parents. Silver Light and Red—Legend of the Hinckley Buzzards is set in prehistoric America. It follows the journey of a young man with an extraordinary gift—the ability to communicate with animals. When news of the calamity reached the City of the Circle Moon , Silver Light and his trusted friend, Red, set off to attempt a rescue. When the young men arrive at their destination, they run into an enemy dedicated to the destruction of their people. A mad chase across the continent is the result. Along the way, you’ll laugh at Red’s antics and bite your nails as Silver Light struggles to save himself, his comrades, and, ultimately, his people. The tale unfolds in the city where tribal council members simmer, and loyalties are strained. From their northern home at the Great Circle to the distant southern city by the Angry River, the boys make a long and perilous journey, following the trading party's path down the Great River, every step bringing new dangers and testing their wits. Circling above this story are the buzzards, whose current-day migration to Hinckley every spring is steeped in local lore. Is there a connection between these birds and Silver Light and Red’s adventures? Read on to find out! The Akron Beacon Journal said this: “A gripping tale about Native American teens” - “The breakneck pace of the dramatic story is such that readers may not realize until the very last pages that the buzzards of the book’s title haven’t shown up yet. No matter.” - “The final battle between the Aloona and the relentless Southlanders is hair-raising.”