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Bernard Cornwell

The Pale Horseman

For readers who appreciate the historical context and epic battles found in Cherokee Elk, The Pale Horseman by Bernard Cornwell is a fantastic choice. Set during the early years of the Hundred Years' War, this novel follows the story of Uhtred, an English nobleman of Saxon descent, as he navigates the treacherous world of power, politics, and warfare.

Tony Hillerman

Dance Hall of the Dead

If you're intrigued by the cultural aspects and mysteries presented in Cherokee Elk, Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman is a must-read. This mystery novel follows two Navajo police officers, Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, as they investigate the disappearance of a young Zuni boy and uncover a complex web of intrigue, superstition, and tradition.

James Fenimore Cooper

The Last of the Mohicans

For fans of Sheri Whitefeather's vivid portrayal of Native American life and culture, The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper is a classic choice. Set during the French and Indian War, this novel tells the story of Hawkeye, a frontiersman of European descent, and his two Mohican friends, Chingachgook and Uncas, as they navigate the dangerous world of war and racial tension.

Sherman Alexie

The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven

If you're drawn to the rich storytelling and exploration of Native American identity in Cherokee Elk, The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie is an excellent choice. This collection of interconnected short stories explores the lives of modern Native Americans living on and off the Spokane Indian Reservation in eastern Washington state.

Louise Erdrich

The Round House

If you're captivated by the complex characters and exploration of Native American culture in Cherokee Elk, The Round House by Louise Erdrich is a powerful choice. This novel tells the story of Joe, a 13-year-old Ojibwe boy, as he seeks justice for his mother, who was brutally attacked on their North Dakota reservation.

Louise Erdrich

Love Medicine

For fans of Sheri Whitefeather's rich storytelling and complex characters, Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich is a must-read. This novel tells the interconnected stories of several generations of the Kashpaw and Lamartine families, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of Native American identity in the modern world.