People of the Morning Star : People of Cahokia by W. Michael Gear, Kathleen O'Neal Gear

A stunning saga of ancient Cahokia, the North American equivalent of Rome, from award-winning archaeologists and bestselling authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear.

In People of the Morning Star, the ancient city of Cahokia at its peak sprawled over six square miles near modern-day St. Louis, with structures towering ten stories high. Its warriors and traders roamed from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. A religious miracle has motivated hundreds of thousands to pick up and move hundreds of miles to build this incredible city amidst a polyglot of strangers: the divine hero Morning Star is believed to have been resurrected in the flesh.

But in this seemingly glorious Cahokia, an astonishing attempt is made on the living god's life. Morning Star's aunt, Matron Blue Heron, must uncover the plot and bring the culprits to justice while keeping it quiet - or else Cahokia will be torn asunder as civil war consumes them all.

People of the Morning Star is a stunning work of historical fiction, launching an epic saga of the ancient North American civilization of Cahokia. Bestselling authors and award-winning archaeologists W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear bring the complexities of this lost culture to life in a tale full of intrigue, adventure, and political machinations.

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Praise for this book

“Sure to keep readers turning the pages… As usual, the Gears, husband-and-wife archaeologists, have enriched and enhanced the gripping plot with plenty of anthropological, archaeological, and historical detail.” —Booklist on The Dawn Country

“Rich in cultural detail. Both longtime fans and newcomers will be satisfied. Another fine entry in an ambitious, long-running series.” —Kirkus Reviews on People of the Longhouse

“The Gears have consistently captured early Native American life with precision, detail, and narrative excitement.” —Booklist on the Novels of North America's Forgotten Past

“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

About the Author

Kathleen O'Neal Gear is a former state historian and archaeologist for Wyoming, Kansas, and Nebraska for the U.S. Department of the Interior. She has twice received the federal government's Special Achievement Award for ""outstanding management"" of our nation's cultural heritage.

W. Michael Gear holds a master's degree in archaeology and has worked as a professional archaeologist since 1978. He is principal investigator for Wind River Archaeological Consultants.

Together they have written the North America's Forgotten Past series (People of the Morning Star, People of the Songtrail, People of the Mist, People of the Wolf, among others); and the Anasazi Mysteries series. The Gears live in Thermopolis, WY.

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Title: People of the Morning Star : People of Cahokia
Author(s): W. Michael Gear, Kathleen O'Neal Gear
Volume: 21
ISBN: 9781466832299
Copyright 2014
Release Date: May 06, 2014
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: mobi,ePub | Learn More about our supported formats

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