A Distant Trumpet

Set against the backdrop of the American West, the story follows Matthew Carlton Hazard, a young man shaped by loss and duty. After being designated for military service by President Lincoln, he becomes a second lieutenant in the Apache Wars at Fort Delivery, Arizona. Throughout his journey, he navigates the complexities of love with Laura Greenleaf, forms a bond with Apache chief White Horn, and embarks on a perilous mission to restore peace in a tumultuous landscape, highlighting themes of heroism, friendship, and the struggle for understanding between cultures.