9780312852351: People of the River

Synopsis

Disgusted by their ruler's lust for Tribute, Badgertail, the war leader, and Locust, the elusive warrior woman he loves, are certain that the young girl, Lichen, holds the key to their people's salvation. 150,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo. Tour.

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Review

"A story we can't afford to ignore."--"The Washington Post"
"Absorbing...Fact-paced and engrossing, [with a] ring of authenticity as well."--"Publishers Weekly"
"A tightly woven tale...[with] authentic Native American history."--"ALA Booklist"

A story we can't afford to ignore. "The Washington Post"

Absorbing...Fact-paced and engrossing, [with a] ring of authenticity as well. "Publishers Weekly"

A tightly woven tale...[with] authentic Native American history. "ALA Booklist""

"A story we can't afford to ignore." --The Washington Post

"Absorbing...Fact-paced and engrossing, [with a] ring of authenticity as well." --Publishers Weekly

"A tightly woven tale...[with] authentic Native American history." --ALA Booklist

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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