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| Author | Frank Herbert |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Novel |
| Publisher | G. P. Putnam's Sons |
| Publication date | 1972 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Pages | 250 pp |
| ISBN | NA |
- This article is about the novel, "Soul Catcher." For the shamanic amulet, see soul catcher.
Soul Catcher is a novel by Frank Herbert, first published in 1972.
Plot introduction
Soul Catcher is about a Native American who kidnaps a young white boy, and their journey together. It is a story of vengeance and sacrifice. In the conflicted anti-hero, one may see many truths to the feelings harbored by those who were conquered. Many Native American myths are touched upon; i.e. that the bee does not haphazardly sting its victim, rather it chooses that person. The book is committed to seeing the sacrifice through and the “lamb” must be an innocent to represent the many Native American innocents slaughtered. Therein lies the conflict with our tragic hero, that he may actually have found respect for his young white hostage, yet he knows what it is that he must do for his people.
