Grey Eyes unfolds in a timeless world steeped in Indigenous ceremony, story, and powerful land-based magic. A gifted few, known as the Grey Eyes, serve as true stewards of the land, using their abilities to maintain harmony and keep encroaching evil at bay.
With only one elderly Grey-Eye left in the Nehiyawak village, the birth of a new Grey-Eyed boy brings hope of renewed protection against their feared enemies, the Red-Eyes. His arrival, however, sparks a struggle for power within the clan, threatening to tear the community apart just as danger grows ever closer.
As tension rises, the weight of restoring balance and safeguarding the Nehiyawak rests on the boy’s young shoulders. He must discover the nature and limits of his emerging powers while confronting the ancient threat that shadows his people.
Themes and appeal
- Blends Indigenous worldviews, ceremony, and magic
- Focuses on community, stewardship of the land, and responsibility
- Features a young protagonist facing leadership and coming-of-age challenges
- Winner of the 2015 Burt Award for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Literature
Ideal for readers drawn to Indigenous fantasy, stories of cultural strength, and tales where magic, tradition, and community are deeply intertwined.