Deirdre lives for one purpose: to get her sister back. If she has to kill the kidnappers, that won't be a problem.
She's good at that.
A riveting futuristic tale of global ruin and rescue...In this post-apocalyptic tale, a fierce woman sets out to rescue her kidnapped sister and exact revenge… Stewart constructs a chilling, barren world and suspensefully chronicles Deirdre’s mission…This is a thoroughly absorbing book, one filled with thrilling action and psychologically subtle character portrayal.
Deirdre lives for one purpose: to get her sister back. Riding her Soul Horse, Danny, she relentlessly pursues the kidnappers through an America wrecked by the Great Virus, endless civil war and a collapse of the global order called the Breakdown. She’s forced by circumstances to ally with a nomadic photographer. His gentle decency moves her to the core, but her mission leads her away from the man she’s falling in love with and toward a confrontation with the people who hold her sister.
To defeat them, she’ll need the help of the powerful Nations, a league of indigenous tribes. But there’s a problem. The Nations consider Deirdre a deadly enemy. They've even given her a nickname that signifies their grudging respect for this ferocious adversary. Crazy Hawk.
'CRAZY HAWK'
by R.J.Stewart
In this post-apocalyptic tale, a fierce woman sets out to rescue her kidnapped sister and exact revenge…
CRAZY HAWK by R.J. Stewart (Hovartus, 2024.)
“An exhilarating story about love and family set in a postapocalyptic landscape …The ubiquity of black-powder guns, horses, and outlaws gives this future-set novel the intriguing flavor of a Western, as do its gritty scenes of graphic violence: bullets are shot through eyes, bones are broken, and wounds heal over time if at all. Meanwhile, people’s relationships evolve in unexpected ways; all are complex.”
- Foreward Clarion Reviews
What the Critics are Saying.
A riveting futuristic tale of global ruin and rescue...In this post-apocalyptic tale, a fierce woman sets out to rescue her kidnapped sister and exact revenge… Stewart constructs a chilling, barren world and suspensefully chronicles Deirdre’s mission…This is a thoroughly absorbing book, one filled with thrilling action and psychologically subtle character portrayal.
- Kirkis Reviews
The Hussar Library
Read the books from the the Hussar Library mentioned within CRAZY HAWK. You need to keep your mind sharp at the end of the world.
About the Author
R.J. Stewart is best known for writing the Duane Johnson movie, The Rundown, the Pierce Brosnan classic series, 'Remington Steele', and developing, writing and producing the Lucy Lawless ground-breaking series, 'Xena, Warrior Princess'. He’s worked with Kevin Costner, James Garner, Charlie Sheen and Rebecca DeMornay.
He presently lives on a San Diego County horse ranch with his wife, Kat O'Connor. Various horses and dogs have been kind enough to share their ranch with R.J. and Kat, including Danny, a beautiful palomino who inspired the creation of the buckskin character in Crazy Hawk, R.J.'s first novel.
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The Code of Lauren
Immerse yourself in the world of Crazy Hawk and learn about the Code of Lauren from the book.
The Story of Danny
Danny was a real horse, and a great one at that. Click to watch R.J. riding Danny back in the day.
Past Work: Xena
Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess with a dark past, sets out to redeem herself. She is joined by small town bard, Gabrielle. Together they journey the ancient world and fight for the greater good against ruthless Warlords and Gods.
