The Southeastern frontier westward expansion from 1750 to 1848 bringing pioneers into the Native American struggle for survival. It was the most dangerous period in history for a pioneer family to establish a home, as their entrance into the land clashed with the native people who were fighting for everything they possessed, including their very identity. In order to avoid removal, some Native Americans gave up their claim to the name, and there are many of their descendants today who cannot trace their ancestry on the Dawes Rolls. "The Reckoning gives great significance to our nation's history and heritage of frontier pioneers and Native Americans, as ethnic groups and cultures are intertwined across the southeastern landscape of the United States. The Reckoning brings to life the characters in the story that leaves very little to the imagination!"