Coming of the Storm, Volume 3: Book One of Contact: The Battle for America
W. Michael Gear
(Author)
Kathleen O'Neal Gear
(Author)
Description
Discover the first in the epic trilogy by New York Times bestselling authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear (Sun Born, Morning River), which vividly recounts the devastating clash of cultures that occurs when Native Americans and Europeans make first contact. The pale, bearded newcomers who call themselves "Kristianos" fascinate Black Shell, an exiled Chickasaw trader, and not even the counsel of Pearl Hand, the beautiful, extraordinary woman who has consented to be his mate, can dissuade him from interacting with them. Only after a firsthand lesson in Kristiano brutality does Black Shell fully comprehend the dangers these invaders pose to his people's way of life. While his first instinct is to run far from the then, Black Shell has been called to a greater destiny by the Spirit Being known as Horned Serpent. With Pearl Hand by his side, Black Shell must find a way to unite the disparate tribes and settlements of his native land and overcome the merciless armies of the man called Hernando de Soto. Using archeological data, ethnographic records, and historical journals, the authors bring to vivid life the beliefs, technologies, and daily experiences of lost American civilizations.Product Details
Price
$16.00
Publisher
Gallery Books
Publish Date
November 07, 2017
Pages
528
Dimensions
5.2 X 8.0 X 1.5 inches | 0.88 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781501172632
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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. 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 the U.S. Department of the Interior. She has twice been rewarded for her outstanding management of our nation's cultural heritage. She collaborates with her husband on the bestselling series North America's Forgotten Past.
Reviews
"An irresistibly intriguing story line that brings the past vividly to life.... Nobody does Native Americana better than the Gears." -- "Booklist"