My Books
- Karen Dee Musson Book one
Prairie Dawn
Set in the rural Midwest, the story follows the life of Carrie – also known as Prairie Dawn – a young girl navigating the trials of pioneer life amid family hardships and personal loss. The novel captures the enduring strength of faith, the importance of home, and the courage to find one’s path.
As Carrie grows into her identity, she is shaped by the rugged landscape, the resilience of her community, and the quiet wisdom passed down through generations. Her journey is one of self-discovery and quiet strength, offering readers a poignant glimpse into the spirit of a young girl who dares to hope, even when the world around her feels uncertain and unkind.
- Karen Dee Musson Book Two
Lakota Moon
The book Lakota Moon by Karen Dee Musson is a historical novel set during the bloody conflicts between the U.S. Army (“Blue Coats”) and the Lakota Sioux on the Great Plains. It follows the harrowing and emotional journey of Prairie Dawn, a white woman who has embraced the Lakota way of life, her husband White Horse (a Lakota chief), and their family and community as they endure an unprovoked and devastating attack on their village. In the aftermath of the massacre, which claims the lives of many women, children, and warriors—including Prairie Dawn’s closest friend, Running Water—the survivors flee into hiding and struggle to preserve their culture, dignity, and unity amid overwhelming grief and hardship. Central to the story are themes of love, loss, resilience, and identity as Prairie Dawn supports her family and people while navigating her dual heritage, even defying danger to honor promises made to the dying. The narrative explores the cost of war, the clash of cultures, and the unbreakable bonds of community and spirit among the Lakota as they rebuild and resist further encroachment on their sacred lands.
- Karen Dee Musson Book Three
Whispers Through The Wind
When White Horse goes missing and is presumed dead, Koawa, now chief, must honor his brother’s name and take the grieving Prairie Dawn in as his own. Her grieving is stopped short when Koawa realizes another man wants the beautiful widow as well and will stop at nothing to get her. Koawa must defend Prairie Dawn and honor his brother’s name, as his love for her grows. A deep secret will be revealed from White Horse’s past that will leave Prairie Dawn in turmoil. When White Horse is found alive, a shocking discovery starts to unravel as White Horse slowly starts to regain his memory. A face from the past will call on White Horse for help that will put Prairie Dawn and Koawa in a strange and twisted adventure. Spirit in the Wind is an action-packed romance that is filled with many twists that will leave you on the edge of your seat until the end. Karen Dee Musson is the author of the Prairie Dawn’s series. Karen continues her love and admiration of the Native American culture with her recent book, Spirit in the Wind. Karen lived most of her life in a small town in Northern Illinois and spent twenty-five years in Southern Arizona where her knowledge and respect grew for the Native American culture. Karen currently lives in Central Ozark Missouri area with her family.
- Karen Dee Musson Book Four
Pride of The Sioux
Pride of the Sioux by Karen Dee Musson is a sweeping historical novel centered on the intertwined lives of Lakota Sioux and white settlers during the turbulent years of westward expansion and Native resistance. It follows Prairie Dawn, a white woman deeply enmeshed in the Lakota community through marriage to Chief White Horse, as she grapples with love, loyalty, and cultural identity. Meanwhile, her brother Roger, a compassionate doctor, and his wife Rose face their own reckonings with prejudice, loss, and redemption as they come to understand and embrace the Sioux people. Against a backdrop of U.S. Army incursions, betrayals, and massacres, the story weaves together personal drama — including jealousy, forbidden love, and family secrets — with the collective struggle of the Lakota to maintain dignity, unity, and their way of life. Themes of forgiveness, resilience, and cross-cultural bonds permeate the narrative, offering a heartfelt exploration of what it means to belong, even amidst great injustice and sorrow.
- Karen Dee Musson Book Five
Native Warrior
Join White Horse and the Lakota band in the 5th book of the Prairie Dawn series. White Horse becomes a target that will make him question the loyalty of one of his own. A beautiful woman will capture the heart of Koawa, which will lead him on an adventure to save her life. Kikimo will become of age and when he announces to White Horse that he will marry, it will cause friction between them that will end in tragedy. Roger will suffer severe loss, that will result in his capture and arrest for Treason. A cavern filled with gold will become a sanctuary and a curse. Native Warrior is a must-read, action-packed page turner with many twists and turns until the end.
