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The story follows Midnight, a 14‑year‑old black cowboy and runaway slave, as he navigates the perilous frontier in the aftermath of the Civil War. Driven by the hope of finding his family, Midnight's path crosses with that of two Arapaho Indians, forging an unlikely alliance rooted in shared hardship and resilience. Set against the rugged landscape of the American West, the narrative explores themes of freedom, identity, and cross‑cultural friendship.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Denise Lewis Patrick
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