Ten years ago, Soaring Hawk left his father's stronghold, and, with his mother's blessing, went away with a group of warriors to set up his own stronghold. Soaring Hawk didn't want to become a part of his father's senseless raids. During these years, Soaring Hawk has sought out the wisdom of Shoshone Chief Washakie. On one such visit, the Bannock chief meets the woman he would make his wife.

Misshi was eight years old when Indians raided the wagon train she and her brother were with, and took her captive. Misshi managed to escape her captives, only to be found by Chief Washakie, who treated her with kindness and accepted her as his adopted daughter. Now, Misshi is advised to stay out of sight of strangers, so her presence in the village won't bring in white soldiers. From a distance, Misshi has seen and dreamed of Soaring Hawk, hoping one day to be his wife. Raids on whites and Indian alike, stand in the way of their happiness. Can they find the source and end it?

Cassie Edwards continues her Savage series, highlighting Bannock and Shoshone tribes in this story of murder and hatred. One man's twisted mind has far reaching effects on the people he perceives as his enemies. While Soaring Hawk puts together the clues he finds, his love for Misshi continues to grow. Love and honor for a people and way of life guide his actions to discover the source of the killings.

Hatred and respect are sharply contrasted in this tale of revenge and love. Characters are well defined and the villain makes you wonder how anyone can hate with such intensity. Ms Edwards occasionally relaxes the tension, long enough to describe desert and mountain scenery as a romantic backdrop, but it will take a Savage Moon to resolve the conflict between people of opposing backgrounds.