Reviews
“The Gears continue their superbly researched and rendered North America’s Forgotten Past series. People of the Thunder is a good place to jump in and begin enjoying the authors’ talents.” —Booklist
“A compelling narrative that reanimates and breathes new life into a neglected era of Native American history. This is historical fiction at its best.” —Booklist on People of the Weeping Eye
“Drawing on their backgrounds in archaeology, the Gears vividly recreate Paleolithic America in this enchanting and instructive novel.” —Publishers Weekly on People of the Nightland
“People of the Raven is a good read for those of us intrigued by the earliest Americans.” —Tony Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author
“People of the Owl cements the Gears’ place in Jean Auel’s genre of prehistoric fiction.” —Romantic Times BOOKreviews (4 stars)
“Flowing imagination, storytelling marvels. The Gears have a fine time drawing the various interclan rivalries and clashes of cultures.” —Kirkus Reviews on People of the Masks
“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
“Riveting historical fiction series on pre-Columbian North America.” —New Mexico Magazine on People of the Silence
“Brilliantly written. An excellent and entertaining way to relive the ancient history of North America. Fascinating, exciting, and educational.” —Lake Worth Herald on People of the Lightning
“An adventure saga imbued with a wealth of historical detail.” —Publishers Weekly on People of the Lakes
“Adventure, survival, romance, and fantasy all painted on a historical canvas. The story transports readers into another time and place.” —School Library Journal on People of the Sea
“A story we cannot afford to ignore.” —The Washington Post on People of the River
“The action is intense and satisfying and the characters are vividly portrayed.” —VOYA on People of the Fire
“Rewarding reading to anyone interested in exploring the lives of the earliest inhabitants of North America. Fascinating.” —Locus on People of the Wolf
