Anasazi Mysteries

New York Times bestselling authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear premiere a captivating new mystery series packed with ancient myth and reminiscent of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon and Craig Johnson's Hell's Empty.Archaeologist Dusty Stewart finds himself diving into a chilling excavation of an ancient massacre site when the echoes of an eight-hundred-year-old mystery reverberate, leaving tantalizing clues in its wake. But Dusty's expertise is not enough to decode the brutality etched into the remains, and-in a twist of fate-his nemesis is summoned to aid in deciphering the cryptic puzzle.When Dr. Maureen Cole arrives at the scene just as a formidable artifact surfaces-the basilisk, a symbol of witches and the hidden realm of duplicity-her task is to trace an ancient blood trail, a path laden with betrayal and madness. Drawing on her anthropological expertise, Maureen embarks on a quest to unveil the truth behind the heinous crime that has remained shrouded for centuries.But the horrors of the past have a way of intertwining with the present.Across time, in the shadowy expanse of Hillside Village, a primeval monster known as Two Hearts lurks, moving invisibly through the Katsinas' People and casting a sinister shadow. And when War Chief Browser discovers his wife's brutal murder at its hands, he vows to end the methodical killer's reign by any means necessary-and uncover its terrifying secret once and for all.Can Dusty and Maureen piece together the puzzle before the malevolent forces that span centuries ensnare them?Join them on a gripping journey through ancient mysteries and chilling horrors in this historical mystery today…or be forever entangled in unexplained forces that haunt the shadows of our world's past and present.

From New York Times bestselling authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear comes part four in their compelling mystery series packed with ancient myth.Archeologist Dusty Stewart and Anthropologist Dr. Maureen Cole are still swept up in an eight-hundred-year-old murder mystery that's been pleading with them to solve it-both literally and figuratively. With their only goal being to bring peace to all the victims left behind, they see no end in sight-until the unimaginable happens.Hearing faint voices of the dead whispering through the darkness of the gravesite and afraid they're no longer alone, the dig team works faster, finally uncovering tribal stories that say the deceased are the work of an ancient witch of unimaginable power.Across time, a ruthless murderer desperate to restore his wealth and power begins taking villagers one by one. As Stone Ghost finds himself immersed in a bitterly divided and terrified community, the infamous Two Hearts becomes more legend than human, and the question remains: How does anyone track a myth? But when the pieces of the puzzle start falling into place, it becomes clear that those who appear the bravest may actually possess unimaginable darkness.Will Dusty and Maureen finally solve this ancient crime and put innocent souls to rest before the past collides with the present?Venture into the depths of an unfamiliar past, where cryptic puzzles of history must be deciphered…or else surrender to the present's relentless terrors.

From New York Times bestselling authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear comes part six in the thrilling Anasazi mystery series.Archaeologists Dusty Stewart and Maureen Cole are thrust further into a world of primeval danger when a close friend is murdered at an archaeological site in New Mexico. After his body is found, rumors begin circulating that he was killed by the mythic creature known as Wolf Witch, an ancient murderer whose trail leads across centuries.Though skeptical of the legend themselves, Dusty and Maureen are certain the murderer believes in Wolf Witch's power. And as they delve deeper into the chilling puzzle, they unwittingly become entangled in a deadly trap set by the elusive killer.In the thirteenth century, War Chief Browser is on the hunt for a madwoman responsible for a series of bizarre murders. In a world filled with hidden passions and timeless deceptions, his search for the enigmatic Shadow takes him on a perilous journey-with his only lead a peculiar young girl named Bone Walker, who is inexplicably tied to these terrifying events. But as Bone Walker seems lost in a haunting fantasy world, Browser must decipher her secrets to bring peace to the Katsinas People once and for all.Will Dusty and Maureen unravel the ancient mystery of the Wolf Witch before they become its next victims?Embark on the thrilling conclusion to the upending Anasazi mystery series, where the boundaries between reality and legend blur…or the balance of primitive powers will forever hang in the balance.