A novel that evokes the violent moment inprehistory when marauding nomads brought horses, make gods, and war to Europe.

As nomad invaders ride south to attack the peaceful, goddess-worshipping people of Shara, the priestess Marrah is initiated into the cult of the Dark Mother. Ar

“Brooks’ chronological and cross-disciplinary leaps are thrilling.” —The New York Times Book Review “Horse isn’t just an animal story—it’s a mov

Guided by myths of golden cities and worldly rewards, policy makers, conquistador leaders, and expeditionary aspirants alike came to the new world in the sixtee