The Eagle in the Mountain
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Pub Date 3 Nov 2026 | Archive Date 29 Nov 2026
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Description
Elān’s life changed forever when the loud-mouthed raven chose him to go on a journey to save his people. Now returned from his quest, Elān is changed, withdrawn—and will not touch the weapon he is destined to wield. Raven knows that Elān must take up the weapon for his people, or cast it back into the Koosh world through the Door. But Elān will not budge. The invading Koosh loom ever closer, and Elān’s people have no hero to fight for them.
So raven turns to Kwa, Elān’s sour yet tough companion.
Kwa is determined to prove herself, doing whatever it takes to become the warrior leader her people need her to be. With Chetdyl the wolf by her side, she prepares an attack against the Koosh. But she knows that what she really needs is the weapon Elān refuses to use. If he won’t use it, she will. But the weapon will not bow to her – unless she does as raven says and pushes Elān through the Door herself.
Advance Praise
Praise for The Door on the Sea, Book 1 in The Raven and Eagle series:
Honourable Mention - IAFA Crawford Award for First Fantasy Book
A Reactor Reviewers Choice Best Book of 2025
One of Indigo's "Most Anticipated" Books of 2025
One of NPR's Best Books of 2025
“Goodness, it’s so exciting when epic fantasy tropes are done well, when they feel fresh and unexpected. I am always so thankful for writers who can breathe new life into the genre elements we love the most, and Russell has done exactly that here.” —Reactor
“A new, fascinating take on a classic epic adventure.” —NPR
“Both timeless and utterly fresh… This exhilarating adventure blends the grandeur of epic fantasy with the intimacy of character-driven storytelling, opening the door to a world readers will be eager to return to.” —Booklist
“Storytelling at its purest, harkening back to times spent around a fire to listen to a master of their craft weave an engrossing tale… A thoroughly enjoyable, unique, and long overdue voice in modern fantasy.” —Karin Lowachee, author of The Crowns of Ishia trilogy
“Astounding… a highly nuanced and complex novel.” —Library Journal
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781837867400 |
| PRICE | CA$36.99 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 446 |
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Featured Reviews
theresa h, Educator
The Eagle in the Mountain (The Raven and Eagle series)
by Caskey Russell
Described as the second book in a Tolkien twist to Native American science fiction. The book stands up to the drive for strong characters, central to events. The quest and overwhelming odds, are very much Tolkien. Its the Science fiction twist that made me step back, coming in on the second book without having read the prior book. The advanced Dzanti instruments and their description while explained in prior book are accepted in this second book. It took a little bit of mental acceptance and the usual science fiction trope of suspending belief to accept the element of magical powers. Its the colors of Native America pallet that really shine in the book. Loving the animal helpers, the clan connections, and the architecture of Northwest coast are brought to life. The training and characteristics of warrior society and roles of Native American culture. I will go back and read the first book, and any following books behind. It is good to see native voices branching out into new genre and concepts.
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