Summary

"Young slave Gavir, stolen as a baby from the marsh tribes, has been educated by his tribe. Gav responds with deep loyalty, but after a horrific betrayal, he flees, repudiating every aspect of his tribe and seeeking to reconnect with his native people. Tension provided by a slave catcher's pursuit creates thriller intensity. Told with shimmering lyricism, this coming of a saga will leave readers as transformed by the power of words as is Gav himself, who ultimately has a lifeline that tugs him toward a spiritual homecoming." (Novelist Review)