Cheyenne Madonna

A gritty and humorous portrait of a young Native American struggling with the two constants in his life - alcohol and art. Jordan Coolwater's story spans from boredom to fatherhood, taking readers on a journey through the complexities of American life. With a steady and confident prose rooted in American realism, Eddie Chuculate's debut collection offers an unsentimental look at the dispossessed and the outlaws of America.

From the first story, "Galveston Bay, 1826," which won an O. Henry Prize, to the second, "Yo Yo," which received a Pushcart Prize Special Mention, this collection showcases Chuculate's unique voice and perspective. Admirers of Jim Harrison and Annie Proulx will appreciate his storytelling style, which explores the broken-hearted nation of Indian men and the tenuous meeting place between boyhood and manhood.

With no romantic savage junk and no temporary spiritual life preservers, Chuculate relates a world that is exactly what it is. In the midst of despair, a shrine of meaning surfaces, like the miracle of sunrise after an all-night party. This is a powerful and unflinching collection that will resonate with readers looking for a genuine and unvarnished portrayal of American life.