"Time travel romance with a fresh twist!"

Growing up, Kris Baldwin would listen to stories told by her grandmother,a Comanche medicine woman. Around her neck she wore a stone that her Grandmother said held a special gift, one that would one day be discovered. But, in the meantime Kris continued to be at peace with both her Comanche and white heritage.

After receiving a, much sought after, teaching position Kris goes to Barton Springs to take a swim. Little did she know that this one act would change her world forever. While in the water she finds a stone like the one around her neck and when she looks up she sees an Indian warrior beckoning to her. Trying to get out of the springs, she finds that she is unable to and almost drowns, if not for the Indian.

When she comes to, she finds herself back in time, one hundred and fifty years ,to be exact. She thinks she is dreaming and has a very difficult time grasping her situation. However, the warrior, Black Eagle, knows differently. He has been told by the Great Spirit that she has power to help his people and she must be kept safe, at all costs.

Many in his village are skeptical of Kris's power, including Kris. But, Black Eagle defends the claim. As time passes in the village, Kris becomes to know and love some of the People. She sees their plight in a different light. Reading it in history books and experiencing it first hand are two different things. The fact remains she does know what happens to the Indians and does try to tell them what will happen doesn't help their pride. They want to stay and fight for what is theirs.

While history is unfolding to Kris she also finds that she is in love with Black Eagle as he is with her. Together they bridge a century with their love and the power of the stones. Kris also finds the true meaning of her reason for being there and knows if she can get back to present day she will use her gifts for the good of her mother's People. But, danger lurks in the backround for both of them and they must fight the demons for their love. But, will their love be enough to conquer the evil and what if the space of time tears them apart?

Rich with historical figures and period detail, TIME'S CAPTIVE engrosses readers into a very unique and well thought out story. I am amazed how this one of a kind story captured me from the start.. She offers readers a realistic protrayal of the Indians while bringing forth a beautiful romance.Nothing is predictable and newcomer, Kate Lyon, bursts on the scene with this book. I look forward to reading more from this talented author.

Reviewed by Tami Sutton
Posted May 11, 2004

Summary

On a quest to save his people from death and starvation, Chief Black Eagle he experiences a vision from the Great Spirit, which shows a beautiful doe-eyed woman shedding a tear, followed by a warning: "Guard her well." Black Eagle stands in the cool water of Barton Springs -- the same water that had pulled Kris Baldwin back in time. The woman he recognizes from his vision quest floats downstream, her body appearing lifeless. With the Great Spirit's words echoing in his mind, Black Eagle pulls the beauty to safety. But how can this white woman be the answer to his tribe's plight? Black Eagle will soon find himself torn between duty and love, clinging to nothing more than faith.