Six hundred years ago in what would become the northeastern
United States and southeastern Canada, five Iroquois tribes were locked
in bitter warfare. From the ashes of violence, a great Peacemaker was
born…
Young Odion and his little sister, Tutelo, live in fear that one day
Yellowtail Village will be attacked. When that day comes and Odion
and Tutelo are marched away as slaves, their only hope is that
their parents will rescue them.
Their mother, War Chief Koracoo, and their father, Deputy Gonda,
think they are tracking an ordinary war party herding captive
children to an enemy village. Koracoo and Gonda do
not know that Odion and Tutelo have fallen into the hands of a
legendary evil: Gannajero the Trader. Known as the Crow, she is
a figure out of nightmare, a witch who captures children for her own
nefarious purposes. No one can stand against her powers—except perhaps
the mysterious Forest Spirit whose tracks have crisscrossed their own
throughout their journey.
Odion and the other children struggle to survive their brutal
captivity. They, too, have seen the Forest Spirit. But like their
parents, they can’t be sure if the Spirit is a friend—or is in league
with Gannajero….
About The Author
W. MICHAEL GEAR, who holds a master’s degree in archaeology, has
worked as a professional archaeologist since 1978. He is currently
principal investigator for Wind River Archaeological Consultants.
KATHLEEN O'NEAL GEAR is a former state historian and archaeologist
for Wyoming, Kansas, and Nebraska for the US Department of the
Interior. She has twice received the federal government’s Special
Achievement Award for 'outstanding management' of our nation’s cultural
heritage.
The Gears, whose North America’s Forgotten Past series and Anasazi
Mystery series are both international and USA Today
bestsellers, live in Thermopolis, Wyoming.
Industry Reviews
"People of the Raven, at one level, is the re-creation of a lost and forgotten civilization by two noted archaeologists. But this story of Kennewick Man also involves an important legal battle pending in the U.S. Supreme Court and is a good read for those of us intrigued by the earliest Americans." --Tony Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author
"People of the Raven draws you into a magnificent, sweeping world--America, circa 7300 B.C.--that is so real you can almost breathe in the air of it. It tells a bighearted story of war and peace, love and violence, with a cast of richly drawn characters. This is a novel that will stay with you for years--I guarantee it." --Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author of Tyrannosaur Canyon
"Set in the 1300s largely in what is now Alabama and Mississippi, this complex novel tracks three wanderers' quest to create peace in violent times. Blended with the carefully drawn suspense of court intrigues, colorful characters and sharp plot twists, this is a terrific tale." --Publishers Weekly on People of the Thunder
"The Gears, husband-and-wife archaeologists turned bestselling authors, continue their superbly researched and rendered North America's Forgotten Past series. This novel is as good a place as any of its predecessors to jump in and begin enjoying the authors' talents." --Booklist on People of the Thunder
