“Entertaining and insightful, rich in detail and couched in beautiful imagery with finely crafted language, this novel enlightens. You will find yourself immersed in the world created in this enchanting story.”

–Dave Jarrett, author of Coryell’s Ferry

“In Where the Wind, author Rusty Allen explores the pre-European contact Lenape (Delaware) in an imaginative and historically authentic manner. His characters are written as fully realized complex people and not fictional caricatures."

–Matthew Bielecki, archaeologist, Stony Hill Archaeological Research

“With richly-drawn characters and environments that sing, this relatable novel tackles breathtaking adventure and quiet introspection with equal aplomb, and breathes with timeless, universal truth.”

–Jennifer Giacalone, author of Art of the Chase

“Where the Wind is incredibly well researched. It’s pre-European invasion and it all blends so well. Bravo. The storyline and delivery are excellent, and I am floored by how authentic this sounds.”

–Chris Bauer, award-winning author of I Heard You Paint Cowboys

“Archaeology is all about storytelling. Using pieces of the past to create interwoven storylines is something that archaeologists and now Rusty Allen have done and done well. Using vivid imagery, characters, and culture, Allen naturally presents everyday objects used by pre-contact peoples as if they are living among us. Where the Wind does what archaeologists wish they could do, write about an archaeological site as if it still exists.”

–Gregory Lattanzi, PhD, RPA, Temple Anthropology Laboratory and Museum

"Travel back to original America. And come of age there, dear reader. Though the Lenape people were known as peacemakers, they were also taught skills of war to support the path of peace. WHERE THE WIND shows what was necessary, then, to live a full life amidst these challenges."

–Michael Pace, Culture Bearer, Delaware Tribe of Oklahoma