The Visitant: Book I of the Anasazi Mysteries (48 page)

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Authors: Kathleen O'Neal Gear,W. Michael Gear

“Breathtaking descriptions evoke the harsh beauty of the desert, while the lucid, erudite historical perspectives are informed by the authors’ own extensive archaeological experience.”

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“The Gears have done it again. A mystical and often frightening study of the Anasazi in what is now New Mexico … . This [is] crafty weaving of past and present, a wonderful journey of learning and adventure.”

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“A fun, fascinating tale.”

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“At heart a murder mystery. All questions are answered, but the evil remains.”

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“The Gears’ Anasazi mysteries are among the best ‘backgrounder’ stories I’ve read, meaning that the plot constitutes another character, affecting the plot and in a sense directing it.”

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PRAISE FOR NORTH AMERICA’S FORGOTTEN PAST SERIES
 
 
“The multitalented Gears, husband-and-wife archaeologists and bestselling authors, score a literary bull’s-eye as they weave another vivid narrative thread into their stunning tapestry of Native Americana … . The Gears continue to do a magnificent job of advancing a fascinating historical chronicle via action, adventure, and archaeology.”

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People of the Longhouse
 
“Rich in cultural detail … Both longtime fans and newcomers will be satisfied. Another fine entry in an ambitious, long-running series.”

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“The Gears continue their superbly researched and rendered North America’s Forgotten Past series.
People of the Thunder
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