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People of the Silence (Audio Cassette)

by Kathleen O'Neal Gear (Author), W. Michael Gear (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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In this vigorous eighth entry (after People of the Lightning) in their First North Americans series, the Gears present both an exciting tale about the age-old quest for power and a fictionalized solution to the riddle of the sudden dissolution of Anasazi culture at its peak, nearly 1000 years ago. Set in the ancient Anasazi lands of what is now northwestern New Mexico during the 11th century, the story begins dramatically, with the ritual sacrifice of a pregnant slave by the high priest Sternlight. The narrative then leaps ahead 16 years to the annihilation of a village ordered by the dying Great Sun Chief of the Anasazi in order to thwart a prophecy that a stolen child will one day return and conquer the Straight Path people. All in the village are killed except Cornsilk, a maiden of 16 "summers" whose life becomes entwined with that of Poor Singer, apprentice to the great mystic Dune. The mystery shrouding their lives?and their births?is revealed in an exciting, skillfully crafted and fast-paced story that also serves as an engrossing look at ancient culture. Often, the simple focus on what these people ate, what they wore and how they worshipped proves just as interesting as the intricate plot. The dialogue sounds strangely modern at times, but this minor flaw is far outweighed by the passion and rich detail the authors lavish on this fine addition to their fascinating series. Author tour.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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Another tale of life in ancient North Americaa from a best-selling team.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Made up for the lapse with "Lightning", Jul 18 2003
By Heather H. "Heather H." (New Jersey, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: People of the Silence (Mass Market Paperback)
I will read anything about the American Southwest. I love it out there, and this book took me back there to Big Sky Country. This book gets back to the old style, The One, Power, Spiral, Singers, Wolfdreamer...and a very, very, clever way to tie this story to some events in "River".
Oh yeah, along the way there is a twisting plot about a killer, a madman ruler and a mystery about who's child is that of a ruler.
Great read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Entire series wonderfull, Mar 25 2002
By "nyco4" (Fountain,CO.USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: People of the Silence (Mass Market Paperback)
The first book I bought from this series was People of the Mist.I really enjoyed it so I bought People of the Wolf.After reading the second book I realized the story followes through from one book to the next.I went out and got the entire series.I am now on my third time reading these books.I never get tired of them.There is history,romance,action,adventure and mystery all wrapped up in every book.Well worth the investment.Not for young readers,adult content.
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4.0 out of 5 stars wonderful, Aug 10 2001
By Coleen J Griffen (Chula Vista, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: People of the Silence (Mass Market Paperback)
It takes you there. You begin to love the charachter's and want to stand up and cheer for them! I loved this book, like I've loved the whole series. I just finisdhed book 10 and I wish there where more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Is there a witch among them?
The Anasazi empire flourished in the southwest, and was at its height in 1150 A.D. They lived in great cities surrounded by walls. Read more
Published on Oct 9 2000 by A. Tresca

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best So Far of a Great Series
I agree that this is an amazing book. It is the best of the series, I think. I've read them all except the last two, so we'll see what those are like. Read more
Published on Mar 14 2000 by S. Schwartz

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, stunning!
It was an amazinging book. Thats all I can say
Published on Sep 27 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars in-depth look at the spirituality of the Anasazi
This is a grand tale of the pueblo people of the Four Corners (my own country) a millenium ago, propelled by passion, lust for power, rivalry between peoples, and closely held... Read more
Published on Sep 16 1999 by Win Blevins, winblevins@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Drift back in time and become part of The First People
I absolutely love this series! The stories are compiled with archaeological data and Native American creation stories. Read more
Published on Aug 9 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm going to Chaco
In People of the Silence, the Gears have done it again. Only better. Their attention to details is carefully woven into an epic who-done-it fiction that also includes brief... Read more
Published on Dec 18 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars hate to see the story end
I have read all of the "The People" series and just started "The People of the Mist". I anxiously await each new book. Read more
Published on Oct 27 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Read the 1st 8 books in the series, can't wait for the other
Fact and fiction combined! Never a dull moment.
Published on Aug 23 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars most excellent, brilliant book I've read in a long time
People of the Wolf is such a good book. It has everything, love, adventure, hate, passion. It is mind blowing....cant wait to read People of the Lightning. Read more
Published on Jun 28 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars It's descriptively captivating...
It gives you enough information, from beginning to end, to stay interested. The places, the events, the cultures throughout each of the named clans are very luring. Read more
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