A riveting tale of ancient spirits, mysterious powers, and a desperate journey through the winter wilderness of New York and Ontario.

As prophesied, a child of great power has been born to the Turtle People of the Iroquois Nation. The Elders call him False Face Child, the son of a powerful spirit. With his inhuman eyes - black mirrors, ageless and deep - he strikes fear into the hearts of all, except Jumping Badger, the mighty war leader of the Bear People. Seeking to wield the boy's power as a spiritual weapon, Jumping Badger destroys an entire village to claim him.

But his triumph is fleeting as the Bear People are plagued by terrifying visions, ghostly voices, strange ailments, and mysterious deaths. The boy, known as Rumbler, is both a seer and a lonely child. Befriended by twelve-year-old Wren, together they flee across the harsh winter landscape with the vengeful Jumping Badger in close pursuit, determined to kill the boy and end his power.

Their only hope lies in finding Rumbler's legendary father, known only as The Disowned. An epic journey unfolds in People of the Masks, another riveting volume in New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear's North America's Forgotten Past series.

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Praise for this book“This epic historical romance is a fascinating, well told tale of ancient superstition and culture, set in Florida approximately 8,000 years ago, amid a hauntingly eerie, mystical, and primeval landscape...[An] absorbing portrait of ancient life.” —Booklist on People of the Lightning


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 Masks : A Novel of North America's Forgotten Past
Author(s): Kathleen O'Neal Gear, W. Michael Gear
Volume: 10
ISBN: 9781466817920
Copyright 2010
Release Date: December 28, 2010
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: ePub,mobi | Learn More about our supported formats
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