The First North Americans Series

PEOPLE OF THE MASKS

“Flowing imagination, storytelling marvels. The Gears have a fine time drawing the various interclan rivalries and clashes of cultures.”

—Kirkus Reviews

PEOPLE OF THE MIST

“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)

PEOPLE OF THE SILENCE

“Riveting historical fiction series on pre-Columbian North America.”

—New Mexico Magazine

PEOPLE OF THE LIGHTNING

“Brilliantly written book … part of the exciting First North Americans series.… The series is an excellent and entertaining way to relive the ancient history of North America.… Fascinating, exciting, and educational.”

—Lake Worth Herald

PEOPLE OF THE LAKES

“An adventure saga imbued with a wealth of historical detail.… Centers around a totemic mask with great evil power.”

—Publishers Weekly

PEOPLE OF THE SEA

“Adventure, survival, romance, and fantasy all painted on a historical canvas.… Good historical fiction, the story transports readers into another time and place.”

—School Library Journal

PEOPLE OF THE RIVER

“A story we cannot afford to ignore.”

—The Washington Post

PEOPLE OF THE EARTH

“A great adventure tale, throbbing with life and death.… The most convincing reconstruction of prehistory I have yet read.”

—Morgan Llywelyn

PEOPLE OF THE FIRE

“The action is intense and satisfying and the characters are vividly portrayed.”

—VOYA

PEOPLE OF THE WOLF

“Rewarding reading to anyone interested in exploring the lives of the earliest inhabitants of North America.… Fascinating.”

—Locus