People of the Black Sun: Book Four of the People of the Longhouse Series (North America's Forgotten Past, 20)
Paperback – August 27, 2013
Description
“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 The People of the Longhouse 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. With his wife, Kathleen O’Neal Gear, he has written the international and USA Today bestselling North America's Forgotten Past Series (including People of the Songtrail , People of the Morning Star , Sun Born, Moon Hunt , among others); and Anasazi Mystery Series. 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. With her husband, W. Michael Gear, she is the co-author of many books, including the North America’s Forgotten Past series ( People of the Songtrail , People of the Morning Star , Sun Born, Moon Hunt , among others); and the Anasazi Mysteries series. She and her husband live in Thermopolis, WY.
Features & Highlights
- A novel of North America's Forgotten PastThe epic tale that began in
- The People of the Longhouse
- draws to a close in
- People of the Black Sun,
- the final installation of the Iroquois quartet by award-winning archaeologists and
- New York Times
- and
- USA Today
- bestselling authors Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear.The darkness that Dekanawida has envisioned is drawing closer, and the warring Iroquois nations have refused to listen to his message of peace and compassion. Consumed by madness, Chief Atotarho is determined to subjugate all five nations―beginning with Dekanawida's own people, the Standing Stone nation. All who stand in his way will be destroyed.It is on the field of battle that Dekanawida is given his first real advantage in his quest for peace. A great storm appears to answer his call, scattering Atotarho's forces when they are on the verge of annihilating the Standing Stone People. Now elevated to the status of Prophet, Dekanawida must call on the aid of old friends Baji and Hiyawento to convince the hostile neighboring clans that the destruction of one nation will mean the end of them all. Can their mission of peace succeed in time to save everyone that they love, or will their world be consumed by darkness?





