In a brutal, haunting epic set on the Scythian steppe, a young warrior undertakes the kill that will seal her arranged marriage and save her besieged people—yet in a land bound by war and duty, refusing to take a life could grant her freedom . . . or cost her everything.

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Of Wind and Wolves, the first book of The Steppe Saga trilogy, is now available in bookstores worldwide.

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A historical novel of extraordinary complexity set against a harsh background of tribal warfare, love, and survival.

—Foreword Clarion Reviews (Five Stars)

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A deft, hypnotic tale that fuses poetry, mythology and the hard realities of life on the ancient steppe. Elliott’s powerful characters shine brightly in the well-drawn, well-researched historical context.

—BlueInk Review (Starred Review)

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Elliott has written a remarkable first book . . . full of memorable sentences and reflections on the human condition . . . an excellent work of historical fiction.

—US Review of Books (Recommended Review)

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A magisterial evocation of life on the steppe, J.M. Elliott's OF WIND AND WOLVES crackles with tension.

—IndieReader (IR Approved, 4.9 rating)

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Gritty, entertaining, and intriguing . . . . Our Verdict: GET IT

—Kirkus Reviews (Recommended Review)

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A story of truly epic proportions, spanning vast distances both geographically and metaphorically. . . . Elliott has taken a fable and crafted an epic.

—Independent Book Review

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The prose is often lyrical, and the pace is as relentless as a horse’s gallop across the fierce steppes. . . . Highly recommended.

—The Historical Novel Review

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Brutal, poetic, and unforgettable. . . . A haunting, vivid read that lingers long after the final page.

—The Prairies Book Review

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Indie fiction, unfiltered.

A historical novel of extraordinary complexity set against a harsh background of tribal warfare, love, and survival.

A deft, hypnotic tale that fuses poetry, mythology and the hard realities of life on the ancient steppe. Elliott’s powerful characters shine brightly in the well-drawn, well-researched historical context.

Elliott has written a remarkable first book . . . full of memorable sentences and reflections on the human condition . . . an excellent work of historical fiction.

A magisterial evocation of life on the steppe, J.M. Elliott's OF WIND AND WOLVES crackles with tension.

Gritty, entertaining, and intriguing . . . . Our Verdict: GET IT

A story of truly epic proportions, spanning vast distances both geographically and metaphorically. . . . Elliott has taken a fable and crafted an epic.

The prose is often lyrical, and the pace is as relentless as a horse’s gallop across the fierce steppes. . . . Highly recommended.

Brutal, poetic, and unforgettable. . . . A haunting, vivid read that lingers long after the final page.

Indie fiction, unfiltered.