A Wings of the West Short StoryEcacusayet. Lightning flash. The renegade stallion known as Echo has eluded capture ever since he escaped the Ryan homestead shortly after birth. Seventeen-year-old Eli Ryan plans to change that. As his search narrows to the location of the horse's hideout, Eli nearly runs down Cassie Callahan in the Texas desert. Although an intriguing diversion, not even her compelling green eyes will deter him from his goal. But her stubborn protection of the legendary stallion just might steer him off course.A sweet young adult romance set in 1895 North Texas.This short story was originally included in an anthology published by Whiskey Creek Press. Eli Ryan is the eldest child of Matt and Molly from The Wren. There's also an introduction to Lucas Blackmore, eldest son of Nathan and Emma from The Sparrow. (He also appears in The Nighthawk as a side character.)While the series has interconnecting characters, each novel can be read as a standaloneBook One: The WrenBook Two: The DoveBook Three: The SparrowBook Four: The BlackbirdBook Five: The BluebirdBook Six: The Songbird (Novella)Book Seven: Echo of the Plains (Short Story)Book Eight: The StarlingBook Nine: The CanaryBook Ten: The NighthawkBook Eleven: The SwanBook Twelve: The Falcon (Pre-Order Now)