Shadow of the Horsemen

Kalie's Journey #2

by Sandra Saidak

Shadow of the Horsemen continues the saga of Kalie, the intrepid heroine of “Daughter of the Goddess Lands.” Kalie is rising in status and influence among her captors, the horsemen that control the rugged steppes of prehistoric Europe. Now she seeks the weapon that will save her people, but time is running out as Haraak the Kingmaker, forges a mighty federation of tribes, intent on invading Kalie’s rich and peaceful homeland.

Kalie finds, an unlikely ally in Riyik, a powerful warrior whose crippled son Kalie has been treating with her healing skills. Forced to work together, the two find themselves growing closer than either had intended. But in the violent, chaotic world of the steppes, love can be a dangerous thing.

As alliances shift and warriors battle for dominance, Kalie must use all her abilities see her enemies defeated and create a new life for all of those she has come to love.

Genres: Prehistoric, Historical Fiction, Fiction

374 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2012

Reviews

[Jane Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

The stories within the story are truly masterful. I am captured and savoring the next book in this series.

This middle book did it's job and earned my rating. I am a grateful fan of the tales of these Goddess worshippers as share their beliefs. Sad we can only live in the fantasy world they portray. But the books are a much needed escape from the "beastmen" we share this planet with.

[T.W. Fendley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been a fan of Jean Auel's Earth's Children series for more than 20 years, so it was a special treat earlier this year to discover Sandra Saidak's fresh view of prehistoric cultures.

While Auel gives us insight into the Ice Age clash between two different kinds of humans, Saidak's novels focus on the cultural repercussions when prehistoric matriarchal and patriarchal societies first collide. I can only imagine how difficult it was to envision the matriarchal societies, which most people in our patriarchal culture deny ever existed.

Reading SHADOW OF THE HORSEMEN was my birthday present to myself, and I made a good choice! I'm looking forward to Kalie's continuing adventures in this epic saga. I love seeing a strong woman depicted as a reluctant heroine who learns to appreciate "the other side," while not losing focus of the higher good.

[Marlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of Kalie continues in Shadow of the Horsemen, and what a story! This book is full of feeling. I returned to it every chance I got, and when I wasn't reading, I found myself wondering what was happening. The first book was good, but Saidak really comes into her writing in this second book. The world is vibrant and the characters are fully three dimensional - even the most minor character was someone I felt like I could actually talk to. Please tell me there will be a third book!

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I will now read the first book and then reread the second book again. Thanks to the author it made me feel very special that you signed it. I look forward to reading more of your work.

[Alison Blasdell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shadow of the Horsemen has a faster pace than Book 1 in this series. The characters are more developed, and the plot is more complex. If you enjoyed Daughter of the Goddess Lands (Book 1), you should certainly enjoy Sandra Saidak's second book in this series.

[CHRISTINE HARDING · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Good and interesting. Good ending too.

[Nefeli · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too fictional.