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Chronological First North Americans

by W Michael Gear

29 books Started 1990 Latest 2022
Publication Reading Order

The Chronological First North Americans is a Historical Fiction / Western series by W Michael Gear, made up of 29 books published between 1990 and 2022. It begins with People of the Wolf (1990), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Lightning Shell (2022), spanning 32 years of storytelling.

29books
32years active
4decades
~1.1yrs between books
2022latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 People of the Wolf 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 People of the Fire 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 People of the Earth 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 People of the River 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 People of the Sea 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 People of the Lakes 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 People of the Lightning 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 People of the Silence 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 People of the Mist 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 People of the Masks 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
11 People of the Owl 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 People of the Raven 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 People of the Moon 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 People of the Nightland 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 People of the Weeping Eye 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 People of the Thunder 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
17 People of the Longhouse 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Dawn Country 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 The Broken Land 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 People of the Black Sun 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 People of the Morning Star 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Copper Falcon (Short Story) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 People of the Songtrail 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 The Dead Man's Doll (Short Story) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Sun Born 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Moon Hunt 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Star Path 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
28 People of the Canyons 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Lightning ShellLatest 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Chronological First North Americans series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Chronological First North Americans series?

Start with People of the Wolf (1990), the first book in the Chronological First North Americans series by W Michael Gear. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Chronological First North Americans series?

There are 29 books in the Chronological First North Americans series by W Michael Gear, published between 1990 and 2022.

What is the first book in the Chronological First North Americans series?

The first book in the Chronological First North Americans series is People of the Wolf, published in 1990 by W Michael Gear.

What is the latest book in the Chronological First North Americans series?

The most recent book in the Chronological First North Americans series is Lightning Shell (2022) by W Michael Gear.

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About W Michael Gear

W. Michael Gear is an American historical fiction writer known for his novels set in ancient and pre-Columbian America. Born in Amarillo, Texas, he served in the U.S. Army before pursuing a writing career with his wife, Kathleen O'Neal Gear. Together, they have written over 50 books, including the "People of the Raven" series, the "North America's Forgotten Past" trilogy, and the "Anasazi Mysteries." Their works have won numerous awards, including the Western Writers of America Spur Award and the American Booksellers Association Book Sense Pick. Gear's novels are praised for their meticulous research, vivid characters, and immersive historical settings. He has been lauded for bringing ancient civilizations to life and shedding light on forgotten aspects of American history.

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