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“This memorable novel of the vanished Anasazi, the second in the series, provides sober ecological lessons for our civilization. Their new novel is not for the squeamish, but the Gears offer unusual insight into Anasazi culture and history, while in an afterword, they suggest that it may already be too late for us to escape a fate similar to that of the Anasazi. An extensive bibliography bolsters their argument.”
—Publishers Weekly
“The Gears’ Anasazi mysteries are among the best ‘backgrounder’ stories I’ve read, meaning that the setting constitutes another character, affecting the plot and in a sense directing it. Both
The Visitant
and
The Summoning God
are so steeped in Southwestern archaeology and lore of the Anasazi culture that one can smell the dust, see the brightly painted Katsinas on the sides of the cliff dwellings, hear Wind Baby rustling the cottonwood leaves … . Beautifully written, tautly plotted Western thrillers that will keep you up at night. They are a magnificent blend of suspense and Western action.”
The Visitant
and
The Summoning God
are so steeped in Southwestern archaeology and lore of the Anasazi culture that one can smell the dust, see the brightly painted Katsinas on the sides of the cliff dwellings, hear Wind Baby rustling the cottonwood leaves … . Beautifully written, tautly plotted Western thrillers that will keep you up at night. They are a magnificent blend of suspense and Western action.”
—Amarillo Sunday News-Globe
“With the narrative going from the present to the thirteenth century,
The Summoning God
is an exciting read, rich in mystery and history. Readers will enjoy the interaction between Dusty and Maureen, but it is the vivid descriptions of the day-to-day lives of the Anasazi that capture the imagination.”
The Summoning God
is an exciting read, rich in mystery and history. Readers will enjoy the interaction between Dusty and Maureen, but it is the vivid descriptions of the day-to-day lives of the Anasazi that capture the imagination.”
—RT Book Reviews
“One mystery and two stories are linked in this tale that most readers will find hard to put down.”
—San Antonio Express-News
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