- Hardcover: 496 pages
- Publisher: Gallery Books (Feb 9 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1439153884
- ISBN-13: 978-1439153888
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 4.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 680 g
- Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #164,752 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"An irresistibly intriguing story line that brings the past vividly to life.... Nobody does Native Americana better than the Gears." -- Booklist
--This text refers to the
Mass Market Paperback
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From New York Times bestselling novelists W. Michael and Kathleen O’Neal Gear comes the first book in a landmark new series that paints a vivid portrait of the devastating clash of cultures during the blood-drenched years that followed Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto’s landing in “La Florida” in 1539—as seen entirely through the eyes of two courageous Native Americans.
Black Shell, an exiled Chickasaw trader, is fascinated by the pale, bearded newcomers who call themselves “Kristianos,” and not even the counsel of Pearl Hand, the beautiful, extraordinary woman who has consented to be his mate, can dissuade him. Only after a firsthand lesson in Kristiano brutality does Black Shell fully comprehend the dangers these invaders pose to his people’s way of life. And while his first instinct is to run far from the Kristianos, Black Shell has been called to a greater destiny—by the Spirit Being known as Horned Serpent. With Pearl Hand by his side, Black Shell must find a way to unite the disparate tribes and settlements of his native land and overcome the merciless armies of de Soto. . . . --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Possible potential,
This review is from: Coming of the Storm: Book One of Contact: The Battle for America (Mass Market Paperback)
This book was actually quite good from the beginning to the middle. As the story dragged on I lost interest and didn't end up finishing it.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (41 customer reviews) 25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth your money,
By Cheryl Koch - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Coming of the Storm: Book One of Contact: The Battle for America (Hardcover)
Black Shell comes from the Chickasaw tribe. He is a trader. While out walking Black Shell comes upon a beautiful woman by the name of Pearl Hand. Pearl Hand is promised to another but Black Shell convinces Pearl Hand to leave him and become his mate.
Black Shell has never known anything but peace. When the white men or "Kristianos" arrive, Black Shell becomes intrigued by them. He figures that they can learn a lot from each other. Unfortunately, Black Shell quickly discovers that the Kristianos want nothing more than to rid the land of the Indians. Coming of the Storm is the first book I have read in a long time by this husband and wife duo of W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear. After reading this book, I am now wondering why I took so long to read another book by either of these authors. Mr. and Mrs. Gear are some prolific writers. They really brought to life the story of Black Shell and Pearl Hand and the struggles they faced to bring the different tribes together. I used to have only one favorite author who I really enjoyed reading her books about Indians and that was Madeline Baker. I now have a few author favorite authors to add to the list. Thanks to Coming of the Storm. Clear some time out of your busy life and be prepared to get lost in a really good book. 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent, with a caveat,
By florida reader "wmp1233" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Coming of the Storm: Book One of Contact: The Battle for America (Hardcover)
For anyone interested in the orginal people, their lives and and their conflicts with the Spanish---especially in Florida--this book is excellent. It gives you day-to-day details, and brings the characters alive.
The only thing I found jarring is the utterly contemporary dialogue. Of course the authors can't write as the Native Americans spoke, and trying to make it sound like the original speech would have probably been unreadable. But surely there's a happy medium. Many times the conversations between the two lead male and female characters sounds sort of like modern-day slang, but more stilted. It's hard to picture these two exchanging comments about their "cute" dogs, and how they find each other so "fascinating." Without taking time to find more examples, it's hard to describe. There's nothing really wrong with it; it's certainly easy to follow. It just jolts you out of the setting. Still, the authors' bona fides and expertise on the subject are obvious, and they write a compelling story. Hopefully more people will read it. I certainly plan to buy the next in the series. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Once Again The Gears Rock,
By W. Bentrim - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Coming of the Storm: Book One of Contact: The Battle for America (Hardcover)
Coming of the Storm by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear
Black Shell and Pearl Hand, Native Americans, discover that the "Kristanos" are not quite what they seem. This story addresses the clash between the disparate cultures of Europe and America. The violence and storm is seen through the eyes of the Native Americans as opposed to the often typical portrayal seen thorough the eyes of the "heroic" invaders. Black Shell isn't just a stereotyped noble savage but a living breathing, empathetic human being who has been raised in a culture that is certainly different that both my own and that of the now recognized barbaric invaders. The Gears are hard to categorize. I couldn't put down The Warriors of Spider series or The Forbidden Series. Both books were die in the wool, hard core, how much do I love it, SciFi. This book is good, it is a dramatically different genre but the essence of all their books is the distilled essence of humanity. The Gears depict humanity as well or better than anyone else regardless of the time or planet. I highly recommend the book. |
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