"A well written story . . . I would highly recommend this book to readers of historical fiction. "                                                     - Liz Chavez, Tribal Librarian, Mescalero Apache Tribe

"Mike Farmer is an engineer and writer of technical books and papers. I had no idea he was also an outstanding fiction writer . . .  The narrative paints clear and accurate scenes, and the reader becomes so engrossed in the story that he wants to enter the story and talk to the characters. I found myself wanting to give advice to the characters in anticipation of what may happen next. Sometimes it would have been good! A difficult book to put down."                  - Carolyn Davis

"This book is a fantastic read, well worth the money for the amount of entertainment it provides . . . I found that the book kept my interest . . . I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. In addition to the story itself, the writing style is entertaining. The author uses unique phrases that paint enjoyable mental images that I have never experienced before . . . I think there is more to the story, and hope there is a sequel. I'll buy it as soon as it comes out! "      - Robert B. Seagraves

About the Book

    It is historical fact that Albert Fountain—tough frontiersman, well-known territorial political figure, newspaper publisher, respected attorney—and his eight-year-old son, Henry, vanished on a cold winter’s day in the desert near White Sands, New Mexico Territory, in 1896. They were never found. Fifty-five years later only two men survive who know the true story of the Fountain disappearance, and they’re still not talking. Hombrecito’s War is a richly imagined myth of survival and revenge. Hiding from his father’s murderers in the winter desert, Henry Fountain has little hope of survival. If the murderers don’t find and kill him, exposure or hungry coyotes will. Then Henry’s luck turns. Yellow Boy, a Mescalero Apache sharpshooter and tracker, finds him hiding under tumbleweeds in a mesquite thicket. The Apache carries the delirious and bleeding boy to Rufus Pike, a recluse ranching in the Organ Mountains. Yellow Boy and Rufus mold Henry into a strong, tough young man who knows how to survive in the desert, to shoot with deadly accuracy, and to take revenge with cold calculation and unyielding courage. They begin a merciless, bloody war of revenge and self-defense against Albert’s murderers when the impatient boy, eager for revenge, attempts to kill their leader with a long-range shot from the Sharps . . . and misses.