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"Fantastic Native American Story!"

As the tribe's Berdache, Lizard's life is lonely. Being able to take the place of either man or woman, he fits in neither world. He lives in his hut alone, save for the sometimes company of a dog. When Red Wolf returns from a hunting trip, he finds another man in his wife's home. So he takes his kill to his best friend, Lizard, in return for a meal. Naturally, he's off to the lodge of the slave maidens for some sport before he eats.

The woman Red Wolf chooses, Born in Moonlight, or Moon, tries her best with Red Wolf, but he's unresponsive, so she talks him into going for a walk. Moon begins asking Red Wolf some leading questions and he begins questioning his sexuality. That evening, Red Wolf talks to the Berdache about his problems. Secretly, Lizard has always wanted Red Wolf but never dared to dream his wishes would become reality.

Is Red Wolf destined to become Berdache? Will Lizard ever be able to live his fantasies with Red Wolf? How does Moon fit in all this?

BERDACHE is an interesting look into Native American life and beliefs. Lena Austin has done a wonderful job of bringing this to life in her story. I really enjoyed the "spirit walks" and all the different animal spirits and what they represent. The way Red Wolf saved face is one of my favorite parts of this story. I love the way all three individuals are very strong and compliment each other. If you enjoy a Native American tale filled with hot sex and Shamanism, this one must be on your TBR list!

Warning: Homosexual and threesome sex

Reviewed by Chere Gruver
Posted January 12, 2007

SUMMARY

Theme(s): Gay/Bisexual

The shaman "Lizard" is one of the two-souled-ones, a Berdache. He and the warrior Red Wolf have been friends since childhood, but Lizard has harbored a secret lust for his friend that he knows he can never act upon.

But now there are signs -- and Lizard is certain Red Wolf is a Berdache, as well. A world of new possibilities is opened to Lizard, if this is the case. Red Wolf doesn’t believe it. How can he be a shaman of such power when he has trained all his life to be a warrior?

As circumstances develop, though, Lizard becomes more and more certain, and his need to convince Red Wolf more and more urgent, because if Red Wolf doesn’t accept his destiny as a Berdache, the spirits will take his mind.

cover art by Angela Knight

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Berdache
by Lena Austin

Changeling Press
January 1, 2005
Available: January 1, 2005
ISBN #1595961143
EAN #9781595961143
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