A brutal murder, a power struggle, and a bitter old shaman threaten to ignite a war that could destroy the Algonquin Nation

In People of the Mist, bestselling authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear transport readers to the Chesapeake Bay of six hundred years ago. The unprovoked and brutal murder of Red Knot, heir to the Greenstone Clan and future leader of the independent villages, on the eve of her wedding threatens to turn the entire Algonquin Nation against itself in a devastating conflict.

Red Knot's death has shattered all alliances and left a power void that several ambitious clan chiefs see as their destiny to fill. As war drums sound and warriors gather, the bitter old shaman known as The Panther steps into the fray. Feared as a sorcerer, only he has the power to demand to be heard by all. But as The Panther digs deeper into the tangled web of lies surrounding the murder and uncovers darker, more deeply rooted secrets, he fears there may be no way to stop the impending bloodshed.

Set in the vivid historical setting of the Chesapeake Bay, People of the Mist is a gripping tale of political intrigue, supernatural mystery, and the struggle for power that will keep you enthralled until the final page.

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Praise for this book

“A first-rate murder mystery, anthropological information on pre-European Native America, a slight dash of sex (mostly innocent), and plenty of politics. Whew! The amazing thing is that it is all done so well.” —Booklist (starred review) on People of the Mist

“Simple prose brightened by atmospheric detail sweeps this fluid, suspenseful mix of anthropological research and character-driven mystery to a solid, satisfying solution.” —Publishers Weekly on People of the Mist




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.


Title: People of the Mist : A Novel of North America's Forgotten Past
Author(s): Kathleen O'Neal Gear, W. Michael Gear
Series: North America's Forgotten Past
Volume: 9
ISBN: 9781466817814
Copyright 2010
Release Date: December 28, 2010
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: mobi,ePub | Learn More about our supported formats
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