Mystic Visions

I just finished reading this one, which is the second book in the trilogy. I like the fact that even though lots of details are given, it doesn't drag on and on over the unimportant stuff. I understand the reviewer who gave this book only one star, as the story is a little more graphic than what I am used to for this type of book. Although the savage acts in the book were hard to swallow, I realize that the story is simply meant to be a portrayal. I don't necessarily think we are meant to 'cheer' for Rising Eagle as he rapes a captive. I think the author is simply trying to tell an accurate story. I have to admit, that during that part of the book I was tempted to put it down, but I wanted to see how the captive fared afterwards. The book really is good again after that part, so I'm glad I finished it. That being said, I DON'T think I will read the third book, for two reasons. First of all, this second book hinted at much, much more violence to come. I know its meant to be a 'history' story, but it's not something I want to dwell on any longer. Secondly, the main characters have so many 'visions' (that always come true), that I can pretty much tell you what happens, what main character gets killed, and how. At best, I'll just go to a book store and read the last chapter, so I can hopefully see how Rising Eagle's children fared. All in all, I fell in love with most of the characters, and I read the book in one day cause I couldn't put it down, so I feel obligated to give it five stars!

Begins in June 1836, The Month of Making Fat. We return to the Lakota tribe. Still the same characters as the first book, "Mystic Dreamers". If you have not read the first book, do not worry, you will still understand the entire book. We see what happens to Fall Leaf Woman and her son, Spirit Walker. We witness casualties of war and some new faces.This book holds back no punches and is extremely realistic! It will make you laugh out loud, smile in joy, and scream in anger! You will feel the loss of friends from the first book and revel in the revenge of the Lakota in way that only the Lakota could do!*** This book continues where "Mystic Dreamers" (now in paperback) left off! Just as amazing as the last, this book follows history with great accuracy. A powerful and dramatic story that will leave its readers breathless! I was captivated from the very first paragraph! I felt like crying when it ended because I was begging for more! My only consolation was knowing that "Mystic Warriors" would come out. Here is a series that thousands will collect in hardback versions for their "keeper shelf". I will be one of them! ***

Anything Rosanne Bittner writes is 5 STAR! She taught me almost everything I know about Native Americans, at a time when I was craving to learn it. (Even though it is fiction, SHE has done all of the homework) THANKS ROSANNE!! Jacy Pierce

Begins in June 1836, The Month of Making Fat. We return to the Lakota tribe. Still the same characters as the first book, "Mystic Dreamers". If you have not read the first book, do not worry, you will still understand the entire book. We see what happens to Fall Leaf Woman and her son, Spirit Walker. We witness casualties of war and some new faces. This book holds back no punches and is extremely realistic! It will make you laugh out loud, smile in joy, and scream in anger! You will feel the loss of friends from the first book and revel in the revenge of the Lakota in way that only the Lakota could do! *** This book continues where "Mystic Dreamers" (now in paperback) left off! Just as amazing as the last, this book follows history with great accuracy. A powerful and dramatic story that will leave its readers breathless! I was captivated from the very first paragraph! I felt like crying when it ended because I was begging for more! My only consolation was knowing that "Mystic Warriors" would come out. Here is a series that thousands will collect in hardback versions for their "keeper shelf". I will be one of them! ***

In 1836 on the Great Plains, Lakota warrior Rising Eagle learns from the shaman that he is to marry Buffalo Dreamer, a person belonging to another clan who foresees the future. After winning her hand by accomplishing the deeds set forth by her father and earning her love, Rising Eagle and Buffalo Dreamer marry.Over the subsequent years, the duo's love for one another and their growing family turn into the only thing that keeps them from deep depression. Wherever they and their tribe lives the Whites follow in masses, polluting the land and water, and bringing the deadly small pox with them. Buffalo Dreamer continues to envision the bleak future even as she predicts the one shining moment in their future, a triumphant last stand victory.Like its predecessor MYSTIC DREAMS, MYSTIC VISION brings alive a bygone era so vividly the audience believes they are observing events first hand. The entire cast provides readers with a feel of the period, especially the gloom felt by Indians as their way of life seemed destined to be trampled under an endless stream of Whites. The story line is crisp and entertaining. However, the characters with their motives, interrelationships, and the emotional stress countered by happiness make this another triumph for Rosanne Bittner and fans of historical romance.Harriet Klausner