People of the Moon

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Western Writers of America 2006 Spur Award Finalist.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>New York Times bestselling authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear continue their sweeping saga of survival and power struggles at the end of the Ice Age.</em></strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Chaco Anasazi ruled a vast empire spanning New Mexico Colorado Utah and Arizona. For over two centuries they built monumental great houses engineered expansive road networks and stored immense food reserves. Guided by the stars and ruled by powerful Matrons their priests promised rain and prosperity-but could not stop the disasters to come.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A volcanic eruption coupled with relentless drought sparked famine and rebellion. As Sister Moon returned to her sacred birthplace signaling the end of a great cycle an empire teetered on the brink of collapse. Bloodshed and betrayal would seal its fate.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Spurred by Cold Bringing Woman's prophecy four young men from the conquered Moon People-Bad Cast Spots Wrapped Wrist and Ripple-find themselves at the heart of the rebellion. Ordinary men thrust into extraordinary circumstances their fates entwine with gods exiles a rogue woman warrior and the mystical witch known as Nightshade in a desperate fight for survival.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Hunted by the ruthless Deputy Leather Hand their quest is fraught with betrayal sacrifice and devastating loss. Will they succeed in toppling an empire or will they pay the ultimate price for their defiance?</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Based on cutting-edge Southwestern archaeology </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>People of the Moon</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is a sweeping tale of power survival and the enduring fight for freedom. </span></p>