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1) Fire the sky
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Series
Battle For America volume Bk. 2
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
After being fought to a standstill by the courageous Apalachee Nation, Spanish invader Hernando de Soto has changed his tactics. He will employ promises of peace to accomplish what cannot be achieved by violence alone. Lured by a young man's tale of gold and aided by an arrogant princess's treachery, he makes his way through the beautiful southeastern landscape. One by one, the ancient Nations fall victim to his lies as rulers and commoners alike...
Author
Series
Battle For America volume Bk. 1
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Black Shell, a wandering trader and mystic of the Chicaza clan, clashes with Hernando de Soto and other Conquistadors in 1539 during their invasion of south Florida. Guided by a powerful sense of destiny, Black Shell attempts to unite the disparate tribes with his wise and beautiful mate, Pearl Hand, at his side.
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Series
Language
English
Description
Vividly recreating Paleolithic America, the Gears deliver the sweeping saga of a visionary boy who leads his people out of the path of one of the worst catastrophes in the history of the world, and the brave little girl who loves him enough to believe in his dream.
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Series
Language
English
Description
"People of the River is a gripping new saga of pre-historic America that takes us to the Mississippi Valley and the tribe known as the Mound builders. It is a time of troubles. In Cahokia, the corn crop is failing again and a warchief--and the warrior woman he may never possess--are disgusted by their Chief's lust for tribute. Now even the gods have turned their faces, closing the underworld to the seers. If the gods have abandoned the people, there...
Author
Series
First North Americans volume 3
Pub. Date
1992
Language
English
Description
Third in the saga of the first North Americans. In this sweeping epic of the dawn of agriculture, a courageous young woman is torn between ways of life, men to love, and driven above all to pursue her special dream. "A smooth blend of superb archaeology and wonderful story".--Andrew M. Greeley. The Gears have over 30 years' combined experience in archaeology.
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Series
First North Americans volume 15
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
In this epic tale of survival set in Paleolithic America, the authors of "People of the Nightland" bring readers to the banks of the great Mississippi River more than one thousand years ago.
10) Sun born
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Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
An old enemy has returned to Cahokia, bringing with him emissaries from a civilization that rivals Cahokia. It becomes apparent to the gods-possessed Lady Night Shadow Star, human sister of Morning Star, that they could be conquered by this technologically advanced culture. The fact that the living god, Morning Star, is unwilling--or unable--to play a role in the outcome is a conundrum with horrific possibilities.
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Series
First North Americans volume 16
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
The remarkable conclusion to the saga that begins in "People of the Weeping Eye, People of the Thunder" once again demonstrates the Gears' mastery of American prehistory.
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Series
First North Americans volume 17
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
People of the Songtrail is the saga of the first European settlers to land on the shores of the New World. It is a story, like so many in America's history, of the swift and violent clash of cultures, and of extraordinary men and women on both sides who were brave enough to work for the fragile hope of peace.
On the shores of what is now northeastern Canada, a small group of intrepid settlers have landed, seeking freedom to worship and prosper far...
16) Star path
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Cahokia recovers from a year of chaos following a near civil war and the god incarnate, Morning Star, has declared that his human sister Night Shadow Star and her slave Fire Cat must make a dangerous journey to far off Cofitachequi. For an old threat has arisen on the other side of the great eastern mountains - their brother, Walking Smoke, a madman who is convinced that he is the true deity destined to rule Cahokia.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The American Civil War tore at the very roots of our nation and destroyed most of a generation. To truly understand the madness and despair of such a horrendous conflict one needs to pick a moment. Or see that war through one family's eyes. In rural Arkansas, such was the Hancocks. Devastated by a cruel war, they faced down their personal hells and in spite of it all survived. Their survival is a testament to the power of love...and the American spirit....
18) Lightning shell
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Lightning Shell marks the dramatic conclusion to the People of Cahokia sub-series by bestselling authors W. Michael and Kathleen O'Neal Gear. Spotted Wrist's squadrons are about to launch an assault on Evening Star Town. Meanwhile, the new Keeper's loyal squadrons have taken control of central Cahokia. Blue Heron's enemies have declared her dead, a supposed victim of the fire that consumed her palace. She's alive and in the end it will be her wits,...
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