One brutal day stole everything she loved. Her days of peace and bead-crafting fell to a murderous end. Could her desperate journey across the rugged wilderness claim her last breath?

1683. Sixteen-year-old Raven is living the life of her dreams. Pregnant with her first child and preparing to marry her childhood sweetheart, the gifted Pueblo bead artist cherishes the quiet rhythms of village life. But her world is shattered when deserting Spanish soldiers invade and brutally massacre her tribe.

Believing she is the only survivor, Raven sets out on a perilous journey through unforgiving mountains to find her Zuni father, who never returned after guiding strangers through the mountain passes. Sustained by whispers from the natural world and mythic threads woven through Pueblo spiritual traditions, she refuses to surrender to grief. Along the way, unexpected animal allies and a friendship born in the wilderness become her lifeline, reminding her she is not alone.

With an innocent unborn life depending on her courage, can Raven survive unimaginable loss and discover hope before it's too late?

Raven is the powerful first novel in the Ancient Reunion historical fiction series. Blending meticulously researched Native American history and Pueblo culture with subtle magical realism, Sue Paterson weaves an unforgettable story of love, loss, survival, and the enduring bonds of family and spirit.