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People of the Lightning (First North Americans, Bk 7)
People of the Lightning - First North Americans, Bk 7
Author: Kathleen O'Neal Gear, W. Michael Gear
People of the Lightning takes us to ancient Florida, to a village of fisher folk who must face their deepest fear: Pondwader, now a lanky boy of fifteen summers. He is the White Lightning Boy--the first of his kind to be born in tens of tens of summers. His white hair, pink eyes, and pale skin make him fearsome enough, but legends foretel...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780812515565
ISBN-10: 0812515560
Publication Date: 11/15/1996
Pages: 608
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4.1 stars, based on 76 ratings
Publisher: Tor Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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This epic historical romance is a fascinating, well-told tale of ancient superstition and culture, set in Florida approximately 8,000 years ago, amid a hauntingly eerie, mystical, and primeval landscape. The story begins in a village besieged by enemy tribes, where Musselwhite, a revered woman warrior and leader, must face her archenemy Cottonmouth after he has captured her beloved husband and murdered her son and is now determined to destroy her and the village. Through a series of events, Musselwhite meets and agrees to marry another husband, 15-year-old Pondwader, an albino, who because of his eyes, hair, and skin is both hated and feared as a "lightning boy," and together they face the dreaded enemy Cottonmouth. The Gears' thorough research and their experience as professional archaeologists lend credibility to their novel and contribute to its absorbing portrait of ancient life.
**Although fiction, this book is based on an actual find located about 30 miles from Orlando, for all of you Disney visitors. There is quite a bit a factual research in this book - the Florida indians were an amazing people and many of the shell mounds and burial sites are still around, if you know where to look - off the beaten paths of theme parks in Florida.
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The Gear's are very good at this.
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A novel of the first North Americans.
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another step in "The People" series... if you enjoyed any of the first 6, then this is a good read


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