FORTUITY, LOVE, AND ADVENTURE FORGE A PATH TO HEALING WHEN LIFE MEETS HISTORICAL FICTION
A father and son, whose lives were tattered by divorce and addiction, reunite and move to a new city to start over. They receive a strange inheritance from an unknown ancestor who died eighty years before-Valentine T. McGillycuddy-the first topographer of the Black Hills in South Dakota, a field surgeon during the Indian Wars, the first Indian Agent at Pine Ridge, and the self-proclaimed "Friend of Crazy Horse."
To collect on their inheritance, they learn they must climb the tallest peak in the Black Hills. Along their journey, father and son discover the West, themselves, their relationship with each other, and the secrets of Valentine McGillycuddy, that if told, will dramatically change our understanding of the life of Crazy Horse and American history.
Based on real-life and seventeen years of historical research, all supported by personal and historical photos, Daniel Lee builds an emotional story that educates and stimulates the mind, and ultimately, warms the reader's heart. It will make you question history and give you hope for our young generation.

Daniel Lee is not only a talented storyteller but also a devoted father who finds inspiration in the magical moments shared with his daughters, Mila and Pixie. Drawing from the joy and wonder of their everyday adventures, Daniel crafts enchanting tales that reflect the boundless imagination and sisterly bond of his daughters. With each story, Daniel celebrates the unique spirit and curiosity of Mila and Pixie, inviting readers to join them on captivating journeys filled with laughter, discovery, and love. Through his heartfelt storytelling, Daniel shares the magic of fatherhood and the timeless joy of childhood with families around the world.