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W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O’Neal Gear are best selling authors

The Gears are renowned authors & archaeologists whose works blend deep historical insight with captivating storytelling, bringing the past to life through extensive research and over 90 published books.

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The Peacemaker’s Tale: A Historical Fantasy Series

People of the Longhouse (The Peacemaker’s Tale Book 1)

Shadowed Forest (The Peacemaker’s Tale Book 2)

The Dawn Country (The Peacemaker’s Tale Book 3)

The Dusk Country (The Peacemaker’s Tale Book 4)

The Broken Land (The Peacemaker’s Tale Book 5)

Blood Lightning (The Peacemaker’s Tale Book 6)

People of the Black Sun (The Peacemaker’s Tale Book 7)

Eclipse Dancer (The Peacemaker’s Tale Book 8)

Switching Gears: An Anthology of Western Short Fiction

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Switching Gears is an extraordinary collection of award-winning and critically acclaimed Western short stories. This anthology, a must-read for fans of Western fiction, features eight masterfully crafted tales that showcase the Gears' exceptional storytelling prowess.

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The Authors

Kathleen O'Neal Gear

Kathleen O'Neal Gear, an accomplished archaeologist and author of over 60 books, has over 200 non-fiction publications in archaeology, history, and bison conservation. She has received numerous accolades, including the U.S. Department of the Interior's "Special Achievement Award" and a "Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition" from the U.S. Congress. Kathleen lives with her husband, W. Michael Gear, in northern Wyoming.

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W. Michael Gear

Michael Gear is a prolific author whose works span historical, prehistorical, science fiction, and modern thrillers, all exploring aspects of anthropological theory. His writing has earned significant recognition. Three of his works, PEOPLE OF THE LAKES, THE MORNING RIVER, and THIS SCORCHED EARTH were campaigned for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Awards. Among numerous other awards he is the recipient of the Owen Wister Award, and was inducted into the Western Writers Hall of Fame and the Colorado Authors' Hall of Fame.

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