Heavenly Horse, book 2 : Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Mary Stanton1989

The marvellous sequel to Mary Stanton's first novel, The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West, continues the story of the desperate struggle for survival of the sacred Appaloosa breed of horses against almost impossible odds.

Piper's mother, Duchess, lead mare of all the Appaloosa breed, is murdered by El Arat, the mare of death who wants to destroy all Appaloosas. His father, The Dancer, the Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West, has lost his soul hunting for his mate in the Mists of the Havens. It is now up to the son to undertake the Walk to the Moon so that both his parents can be saved before they go on the green road to death. Piper must encounter and overcome the evil Anor and his Hounds at the Gates of the Outermost West to save not only the Appaloosa breed, but all the horses in the mortal world.

Mary Stanton's unique blend of fantasy and adventure combine again in Piper at the Gates of Dawn to create a beautifully related and compelling tale.