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Just Another Desert Sunset

Written by Nikki Broadwell

Genre: Fantasy, Romance

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Coyote yearns to be human but when his wish is granted he discovers that the shaman left out one tiny detail—as soon as he falls asleep he will always return to animal form. 

Meeting the human female, Sara, further complicates Coyote’s life as he is drawn to her in a way he can’t explain. Ignoring Raven’s warnings that he should stick with his own kind, Coyote-man finds himself heading to Sara’s house at odd times, her essence impossible to ignore. 

When a cruel trick of fate separates them, Coyote seeks council from a Navajo man who promises to help. Will this man trick him like the other shaman or can he be trusted? Walking the spirit trail brings answers but not to the questions he asked. 

What will happen if Sara learns the truth? Will she turn away from this strange-looking man with the yellow eyes who seems like he comes from a different planet? 

An excerpt from

Just Another Desert Sunset

Coyote smelled the fire before he caught sight of the flames burning hot and bright in the black desert night. He approached slowly, all his senses on alert. What he saw had him confused for a moment. It looked like a man sitting cross-legged on the ground but at the same time a coyote seemed to be superimposed over the body.

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"Come closer," the man/coyote invited.

Coyote was far enough away that it surprised him that the person could see him, but he did as he was asked, moving in toward the fire. As he drew closer he realized that the man was wearing a coyote skin over his shoulders, the animal head resting on top of his human head. He had heard of these skin walkers who took the pelts of his brethren to use in ceremonies. It disgusted him but at the same time he was fascinated. There was power here and magic that drew him like the moth that was drawn to the fire.

"I have been waiting for you," the man continued, his unfocused eyes reflecting the flames. "You have a burning need that I can help you with."

Coyote watched the flames in the man's eyes, noticed the rattle in his right hand, the sharpened spear on the ground to his left. His eyes looked like black opals as the firelight danced within them. How did this man know what was in his heart? Because it was true, he wanted to be human, had wished it from the time he was a tiny pup.

"Sit by me, Coyote, and I will tell you a story."

Well, Coyote liked stories and so he did as the man asked, coming by him and settling onto the ground at his feet.

The man stared at him for a long moment before he began to shake the rattle rhythmically, causing Coyote's eyes to droop. "There was once a coyote who wanted to become a man, but before he could be granted his wish the shaman asked him for three things."

Coyote pricked up his ears. He wanted to become a man. He waited to find out what those three things might be.

Here's what

a Fan said

This is a very engaging and thought-provoking story that asks us to examine the fine line between humans, animals, what is "real" and what is mystical.

I enjoyed the pacing, tension, and series of interesting predicaments for the characters.

The sense of place and rich imagery are inviting and very convincing. The prose fits the landscape nicely. I feel like the author really knows the region and pays homage to the lore and magic of the Southwest.

"Just Another Desert Sunset" is full of great observations about human nature as seen from the point of view of Istaga, the transformed coyote who grapples with what it means to be both human and animal.

In addition to an enjoyable read, this is a good study of our quirks, contradictions, and foibles from both perspectives.

Highly recommended!

— R.S. Gompertz

Author Bio

Nikki Broadwell

I graduated with a BA in art and English from Sonoma State University in California. I've been an avid reader since I first learned how and a writer from my early teenage years on. I've had several art related businesses, including greeting cards and more recently a silk painting business. When I began to write in earnest I put aside the art, concentrating only on the writing. 

I've traveled a lot over the years, finding inspiration wherever I go. Scotland holds a special place in my heart, hence the setting for "The Moonstone". I had to make a 4th trip there to do research as I was putting the book together!