When the Horses Came: The Horse Catcher's Trilogy, Book One

by Amanda Cockrell

Book Overview

The Trickster's gifts come with a price. A long time ago he gave a new animal to our ancestors, and changed the world... Out of Breath is barely a man when he first dreams of a powerful white animal- a shining giant that runs unseen through the desert as quickly and easi;y as water runs through his fingers. His people tell Out of Breath that visions are suspect, and in any case properly had by old men, not by young ones. But he is driven and relentless,...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380795493
• ISBN13: 9780380795499
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

When the Horses Came

A good book - added to my collection.

An enchanting book

The author has managed to weave a tale of magical realism with language that is spare and uncluttered. Her characters are astutely drawn, with flaws and contradictions--but also courage and tenderness--that make them believable and likable. The setting and time are well rendered, and the premise of the story--how Native Americans first came to use horses--is an intriguing one.

Amanda Cockrell delivers a spell-binding read

This is a great book for anybody who has ever gone in search of their dreams. Out of Breath's quest for Horse works on so many levels. I found myself up late at night turning pages, and wondering about my own life quests. Kudos to Cockrell for writing a story full of rich prehistory details and much wisdom.