As For The
Good Of The Clan Ulat is pursuing a
deer for his clan. He takes the deer down on an early spring day. Minutes later,
he is taken down at least two blows from behind.
For Ledeth, the
medicine man for the clan, this day has passed like others over his many years.
His name translates to “one who knows secrets” and that sums up what he does on
a daily basis. Revered and feared by his clan he is well aware that time waits
for no creature. He feels a sense of urgency to impart his knowledge to Donathan
who is his latest student. Donathan may have potential, but he is also not
anywhere near ready to take on the responsibility of being the medicine man to
the clan. For Ledeth this is a huge issue, as he knows his time for the long
sleep is coming.
It is Ledeth who the people
feel comfortable with coming to with their concerns. The oldest daughter,
Matha, of his sister comes to him that night to tell him Ulat has not returned
and she is very worried. When Ulat still has not returned the next day, Ledeth
goes to Chief Balog to ask for clan members to be sent to look for Ulat.
The search party sent
out by Chief Balog soon fins Ulat’s body. Ledeth is assigned, not only the
ceremonial funeral, but also the task of figuring out what happened to Ulat.
Was it a fearsome boar as some believe, or was a member of the clan responsible
for the death of the clan’s greatest hunter?
The death of Ulat has
far reaching implications in For The Good Of The Clan by Miles Archer. Part
of the Fingerprints Short Story Line
published by Untreed Reads Publishing,
the fast moving story takes readers back to ancient times when spirits ruled
the land and people did what they could to survive. Ledeth is on the case in a
highly entertaining short story that moves steadily forward to a satisfying
conclusion. For The Good Of The Clan by Miles Archer works quite well in
terms of characters, action, and a strong mystery. A good read and one that is
well worth it.
For The Good Of The Clan
Miles Archer
Untreed Reads Publishing
February 2012
ASIN: B007F1W686
eBook
25 Pages
$0.99
I purchased the book last month by way of funds in my
Amazon Associate account.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2016
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2 comments:
Just Kindled a copy and look forward to a good read.
I do believe you will enjoy it, sir.
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