Raven's Son
A Vision Reshaping A Nation's History
Raised in the Cherokee world, Sam Rogers never expected to step into his father’s. But when history calls, one reluctant journey may alter the future of a nation.
Raven's Son
A Vision Reshaping A Nation's History
In the untamed borderlands of 19th-century America, Samuel Houston Rogers—known among the Cherokee as Little Raven—stands between two worlds he does not fully claim.
Raised in the traditions of his mother’s people yet haunted by the legacy of a father he never knew, Sam is pulled toward a future he cannot ignore. When a vision names him as one destined to unite divided nations, he must choose: remain in the life he loves, or journey into the unfamiliar world of the Yoneg to gain the knowledge needed to fulfill a calling far greater than himself.
As love, loyalty, and identity collide, Sam sets out on a path that will test his beliefs, challenge his place in both cultures, and shape the man he is meant to become.
A story of heritage, purpose, and the cost of bridging worlds, Raven’s Son explores what it means to belong—and what it takes to build something that has never existed before.
The Civil War of John Scoles
John Scoles has always been a little too aware of the world around him—hearing things others can't, knowing things he shouldn't—and when the Civil War pulls him into the blood-soaked chaos of field hospitals, that awareness follows him there too, demanding more of him than any war should ask of one man.
More Stories Are on the Horizon
Rick Surles is currently exploring ideas for future novels that continue his fascination with history, human choices, and the moments where lives quietly change the course of events. More information will be shared as new projects take shape.
Future Works in Progress
The next chapter is already being written. Additional books from Rick Surles are planned, with new stories that promise the same thoughtful storytelling and sense of historical possibility readers have come to expect. Stay tuned for updates.
FAQs
What genre is Raven’s Son?
Alternative history with strong historical and historical fiction elements.
What is Raven’s Son about?
The novel imagines a world in which Sam Houston had a Cherokee son whose choices could alter history.
Is Raven’s Son based on real history?
The historical setting and many figures are real, but the story explores an alternate path history might have taken.
Who would enjoy Raven’s Son?
Readers who enjoy alternative history, historical fiction, American history, Cherokee history, and “what if” stories about pivotal moments in the past.
When will Raven's Son be available?
As soon as it is published we will announce and provide a link.