Peacemaker's Tale

New York Times bestselling authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear weave another vivid narrative thread into their stunning tapestry of Native Americans.Born in a time of violent upheaval, 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. What they don't know is 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 a 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.

In their latest masterpiece, renowned authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear delve into the chilling narrative of Native American protagonists facing an unfathomable evil.Winter is settling over the autumn forests, but War Chief Koracoo and Deputy Gonda must not stop. They are facing a parent's worst nightmare: their children, 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 a nightmare, a witch who buys children from victorious warriors who've destroyed the children's villages and then she sells them to the highest bidders.In Gannajero's camp, the kidnapped children have grown desperate. They are sure their families are coming to rescue them but it's taking too long. Can they find a way to save each other even if it means some of them must die so that a few may escape?Dive into this riveting tale of bravery, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of survival. Order your copy now!

Experience the gripping continuation of the Peacemaker's Tale series in The Dusk Country, the latest installment by New York Times bestselling authors and renowned archaeologists Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear. War Chief Koracoo and Deputy Gonda of the Standing Stone People have successfully rescued their children, Odion and Tutelo, from the monstrous witch, Gannajero the Crow, but others are still being held captive in Gannajero's camp and Koracoo and Gonda are determined to save them all.In the heart of Gannajero's camp, Wrass, Zateri, and fellow captives must flee their captors, aware they can only trust each other. As Zateri and others escape, Wrass, injured, is abandoned by Gannajero. Helpless, he realizes he's been used as bait, unable to save himself or the others.With their trademark mastery of North American prehistory, Kathleen and W. Michael Gear tell a very human story of love and courage set against the backdrop of violent and endemic warfare of the Iroquois nations prior to the founding of the League of the Iroquois six hundred years ago. Order your copy now and embark on this epic adventure today!

Bestselling authors and archaeologists Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear continue their retelling of the story of the Peacemaker, one of North America's most beautiful epics. Twelve summers after the events of People of the Longhouse and The Dawn Country, the Iroquois nations remain locked in bitter warfare. Atotarho, the cannibal sorcerer who leads the People of the Hills, schemes to set into motion a cataclysmic battle that threatens to destroy the Iroquoian world. His warriors spread fear and death wherever they go, taking captives and burning villages to the ground.Only five people are brave enough to challenge Atotarho. Odion, Wrass, Tutelo, Baji, and Zateri, kidnapped as children and sold into slavery, are now grown, and they have forged a desperate alliance that just might be strong enough to stop the madman.Dive into this riveting tale of bravery, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of survival. Order your copy now!

From the award-winning archaeologists and New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, Kathleen O'Neal Gear and W. Michael Gear, comes a tale of prophecy, warfare, and unyielding hope.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.On the brink of devastation, Dekanawida gains an unexpected ally: a great storm, seemingly summoned by his call, that scatters Atotarho's forces. With this divine intervention, Dekanawida rises to the status of Prophet, but the battle is far from over. He enlists the help of his steadfast friends Baji and Hiyawento to spread his message. They must convince the hostile neighboring clans that the fall of one nation spells doom for all.Will Dekanawida's mission of peace prevail, or will darkness consume their world? People of the Black Sun is an unforgettable tale of courage, friendship, and the enduring power of hope.Get your copy of People of the Black Sun today and follow Dekanawida's quest to unite the Iroquois nations against impending darkness. The journey is far from over!

In the thrilling conclusion to the acclaimed People of the Longhouse series,Eclipse Dancer takes readers on a journey through ancient America, where the fate of the Iroquois nations hangs in the balance.The relentless Atotarho wage a devastating war across the land. As villages fall to his ruthless army, the prophet Dekanawida foresees an impending great darkness. With time running out, he calls upon his loyal friends, Baji and Hiyawento, to join him in a final, desperate battle. The stakes are high, and the sacrifices are immense.Will their mission of peace succeed in time to save their loved ones?With their unparalleled expertise in North American prehistory, Kathleen and W. Michael Gear weave an epic adventure about the founding of the League of the Iroquois and the origins of American democracy.