Sheldon Russell
2 SeriesSheldon Russell, an American author, specializes in historical mystery and western novels, including the Hook Runyon series. Before his writing career, he taught English in public schools and was a professor emeritus at the University of Central Oklahoma. His accolades include the 2006 Langum Prize for Excellence in American Historical Fiction and the 2007 Oklahoma Book Award for Fiction. He resides in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
In "Requiem at Dawn" by Sheldon Russell, military surgeon Doc McReyolds is tasked with establishing a redoubt at Cimarron Crossing. He leads his company to Deep Hole Creek, fully aware of the imminent threat posed by a band of Cheyenne warriors determined to defend their territory. The novel explores the tension and conflict between the military's mission and the Cheyenne's fierce resistance.
