Review: Different style but same great author....
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 25, 2012
This story reviewed by TwoLips Reviews at twolipsreviews.com.Thais is a woman whose heritage is steeped in mystery.  She is an Amazonian and is determined to return what has been stolen from her decimated village.  She, along with her sisters, is on the trail of the Amazonian who betrayed their home as stole the queen's crown.  Along the way she meets Hinto.Hinto is a bounty hunter determined to earn enough gold to offer his father the opportunity for treatment east of the Divide.  While teaming up with Thais, he finds himself respecting and loving this fierce woman.  But can he convince her to let go of vengeance and lead a life with him?  Can he let go of the hope that east of the Divide gives him for his father's life?Tip of the Spear by Marie Harte is first book in the Amazon Western series.  This story is different from Ms. Harte's other books so be prepared.  Thais is determined to right the wrong done to her village and her sisters.  She has been trained as a fighter and is willing to use those skills to return what has been stolen.  Thais is unused to the ways of life outside her village.  Amazonians live in harmony with nature and have little use for men outside of breeding.  The Territories have women who are nothing more than chattel to most.  She is navigating her way through this world and is distrustful of all men.Hinto is different than any other man, Thais has ever met.  He is determined to earn gold to get his father across the Divide to obtain possible treatment for his ailing lungs.  As he works as a bounty hunter, he treats women with respect while hiding his unusual skills.  At the request of an acquaintance, he joins Thais on her journey to right a wrong.  He finds a woman that is both fierce and innocent.  He fights by her side as well as against himself.Ms. Harte has penned a tale that allows her readers to journey with Hinto and Thais in the harsh land that is their reality.  This is a tale in which they find love and absolution.  While different from her other works, this story is enjoyable and I look forward to where Ms. Harte will take us throughout this series.