Shinbone's Valley

Shinbone's Valley is a tale of heritage, resilience, and the meeting of two worlds in the southern hills of Alabama.

Long before treaties and boundaries, the Creek people lived in harmony with the land. At the heart of this story is Shinbone, a young Creek whose quiet strength and wisdom mark him as a keeper of his people's spirit.

When the Strickland family of poor settlers arrive after a perilous journey, cultures collide-but instead of war, an unexpected bond takes root. Through friendship, trials, and sacrifice, two families learn to share the valley.

From sacred Powwows to the forbidden love between Hue Strickland and Nizhoni, Shinbone's daughter, this sweeping saga blends history and imagination into a story of courage, unity, and endurance.

Perfect for readers of historical fiction, Native American heritage, and family sagas, Shinbone's Valley carries the echoes of a land-and a people-that still remember.