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Eye of the Raven

A Mystery of Colonial America
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Set in 1760, Eye of the Raven follows Duncan McCallum, a Highlander healing from his clan's massacre with the help of Native American shaman Conawago. Their fragile peace shatters when they find a dying Virginian officer on a sacred tree, leading to Conawago's arrest. Duncan's desperate search for truth uncovers ritualistic murders amid British-French conflicts and tribal struggles, revealing the heartbreaking decline of native and Highland cultures.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a strong mystery element, especially those interested in Native American cultures, 18th-century colonial conflicts, and stories of cultural survival.

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Eye of the Raven

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With the aid of the Native American Shaman Conawago, Duncan McCallum has begun to heal from the massacre of his Highland clan by the British. But his new life is shattered when he and Conawago discover a dying Virginian officer nailed to an Indian shrine tree. The authorities arrest Conawago and schedule his hanging. As Duncan begins a desperate search for the truth, he finds himself in a maelstrom of deception and violence.

The year is 1760, and while the British army wishes to dismiss the killing as another casualty of its war with France, Duncan discovers a pattern of ritualistic murders related to provincial treaty negotiations and the struggles between tribal factions. Duncan understands that the real mysteries underlying his quest lie in the hearts of natives who, like his Highland Scots, have glimpsed the end of their world approaching.

Eye of the Raven unveils a richly woven tapestry of history and mystery, as Duncan McCallum confronts the darkness within and around him.

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Publishers Weekly praises the novel for its evocative language, tight plotting, and memorable characters, highlighting Pattison's skill at blending history and mystery. Editor Otto Penzler commends it for its thrilling adventure, relentless quest for truth, and exploration of ancient cultural mysteries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781582437019

Publisher: Counterpoint

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Counterpoint

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Eliot Pattison is the author of the Inspector Shan series, which includes The Skull Mantra, winner of an Edgar Award and finalist for the Gold Dagger. He is also the author of the the Bone Rattler series, featuring Scotsman Duncan McCallum. Pattison resides in rural Pennsylvania with his wife, son, three horses, and three dogs on a colonial-era farm. Find out more at eliotpattison.com.

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