Dawn Country People of the Longhouse

War Chief Koracoo and Deputy Gonda of the Standing Stone People have successfully rescued their children, Odion and Tutelo, from Gannajero the Trader. Known as the Crow, Gannajero is a figure out of nightmare—a witch who steals children. Odions friend Wrass is still held captive, along with several other children, in Gannajeros camp, and Koracoo and Gonda are determined to save them all.

This time, Koracoo and Gonda have allies: a battle-weary Mohawk war chief and a Healer from the People of the Dawnland, who have also lost children to Gannajero. These bitter enemies must learn to trust each other and find common ground. Will they be able to put their differences aside and rescue the children before they are sold and carried off to distant villages—and lost to their families and homes forever?

With their trademark mastery of American prehistory, Kathleen and Michael Gear tell a very human story of love and courage set against the backdrop of violent and endemic warfare of the Iroquois nations prior to the founding of the League of the Iroquois.

“The second installment of the Gears People of the Longhouse series is sure to keep readers turning the pages….As usual, the Gears, husband-and-wife archaeologists, have enriched and enhanced the gripping plot with plenty of anthropological, archaeological, and historical detail.”—Booklist on The Dawn Country

“The Gears, husband-and-wife archaeologists turned bestselling authors, continue their superbly researched and rendered North Americas Forgotten Past series. This novel is as good a place as any of its predecessors to jump in and begin enjoying the authors talents.”—Booklist on People of the Thunder

“The multitalented Gears, husband-and-wife archaeologists and bestselling authors, score a literary bulls-eye as they weave another vivid narrative thread into their stunning tapestry of Native Americana…. The Gears continue do a magnificent job of advancing a fascinating historical chronicle via action, adventure, and archaeology.”  —Booklist on 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.”  —Kirkus Reviews on People of the Longhouse

Young Wrass is still being held captive, along with several other children, in Gannajeros camp. Wrass knows he cant wait to be rescued. He has to organize the children for an assault on Gannajeros warriors.  Even if he dies, someone has to escape, to carry the story back to their Peoples. Its the only way to stop the evil old woman.

But Koracoo and Gonda have not abandoned their search.  Theyre coming for the children, and they have allies: a battle-weary Mohawk war chief and a Healer from the People of the Dawnland.  Together, they will find the children and destroy Gannajero. But not before many of the children have been sold and carried off to distant villages—and lost to their families and homes forever....

War Chief Koracoo and Deputy Gonda of the Standing Stone People have successfully rescued their children, Odion and Tutelo, from Gannajero the Trader. Known as the Crow, Gannajero is a figure out of nightmare—a witch who steals children. Odions friend Wrass is still held captive, along with several other children, in Gannajeros camp, and Koracoo and Gonda are determined to save them all.

This time, Koracoo and Gonda have allies: a battle-weary Mohawk war chief and a Healer from the People of the Dawnland, who have also lost children to Gannajero. These bitter enemies must learn to trust each other and find common ground. Will they be able to put their differences aside and rescue the children before they are sold and carried off to distant villages—and lost to their families and homes forever?

With their trademark mastery of American prehistory, Kathleen and Michael Gear tell a very human story of love and courage set against the backdrop of violent and endemic warfare of the Iroquois nations prior to the founding of the League of the Iroquois.