Kathleen O'Neal Gear & W Michael Gear

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New Review for CRIES FROM THE LOST ISLAND! COMING IN MARCH!!

Feb 7, 2020 11:16 am

We just received the latest BOOKLIST review for CRIES FROM THE LOST ISLAND, written by reviewer Cari Dubiel (February 1, 2020).

“Historian and prolific author Gear (Star Path, 2019) returns with a new standalone fantasy.  Sixteen-year-old Halloran Stevens has spent his young life immersed in ancient history, growing up in a small Colorado town with fellow outcast Roberto and the beautiful, tormented Cleo, the reincarnation of Queen Cleopatra herself.  Cleo’s greatest wish is to reunite with her love, Marcus Antonius.  But before she can do this–by finding her own grave and placing a ceremonial dagger there–Cleo is mysterious killed, and Hal becomes plagued by visions of her.  Cleo’s archaeologist uncle offers to take Hal and Roberto to Egypt, but will Hal be able to find Cleopatra’s grave and restore the dagger so Cleo can rest forever?  As Egyptian and Roman ghosts and demons haunt the narrative from the first page, readers will not be quite sure what is true and what the characters are imagining.  History-lovers will enjoy Hal’s incredible journey from outcast kid to artifact expert,” and “With a smart, funny teen protagonist, this story about being a hero while also not belonging to a popular crowd will appeal to YAs.”

In CRIES FROM THE LOST ISLAND, I got to present my own theory about the location of the lost graves of Antony and Cleopatra. And I had such fun with the teen protagonists!  I hope you enjoy reading the story as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Best Wishes,

Kathleen

I’m especially delighted that BOOKLIST reviewed the book as a Young Adult (YA) novel, since that’s the audience I wrote it for.

2019 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS!

Jun 12, 2019 7:19 am

Hi All, It’s a beautiful summer here, in the 70s, and we’ve had a lot of rain. The buffalo are so happy wading around in deep grass and wildflowers. Just wanted to let you know that the INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS were announced yesterday and Kathleen’s book, MAZE MASTER, won the award for best SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL. Interestingly, it was also a finalist in the best thriller category! We are especially grateful for all the hard work of the judges. They had over 2,000 entries in the competition. Hope you are all doing well. Michael and Kathleen

Beautiful morning…

Jan 26, 2019 8:16 am

Hi All,

It’s a beautiful morning in northern Wyoming. Sunlight has just hit the rim of Red Canyon, turning the sandstone from deep red to bright red. The ledges are all frosted with snow, so the color contrast is stunning. We have a flock of pinyon jays sailing around the house, waiting for us to fill the bird feeders–which is our next task. Then we are off to work on PEOPLE OF THE CANYONS and UNRECONCILED (the 4th book in the Donovan series).

Hope you are all healthy and happy!

Mike and Kathy

Still summer, but not for long…

Sep 17, 2018 5:57 am

We took the dogs for a walk at 4:00 AM this morning, and the sky was stunning. Orion, The Hand constellation in the Southeastern Ceremonial tradition, was blazing just over the mountain. Now, we are off to work on PEOPLE OF THE CANYONS.

New Books coming…

Aug 28, 2018 10:39 am

Hi All!

It’s been a busy August for us here in Wyoming. We turned in the final manuscript for STAR PATH, the latest book in the People of Cahokia series, and Kathleen also delivered the final manuscripts for the first books in her two new series: THE ICE LION, book 1 of the Rewinding Chronicles, and CRIES FROM THE LAST ISLAND, Book 1 of the Ancient Egypt Saga.

THE ICE LION is a science fiction novel set in a Pleistocene Ice Age future, and CRIES FROM THE LOST ISLAND is a fantasy novel set in modern America and Egypt about two teenage boys searching for the lost graves of Antony and Cleopatra.

It’s a real joy to be able to write very different kinds of archaeological stories. Keeps our creativity fresh and vibrant.

The bison are doing exceptionally well. We’ve had good rain this year, which means the grasses and wildflowers have been beautiful.

We hope you’ve all had a wonderful summer.

Michael and Kathleen

Special thanks….

Jul 23, 2018 6:06 pm

Special thanks to  all of our readers who have posted reviews for MAZE MASTER on a variety of sites.  I sincerely appreciate that you the time to read the book, and write a thoughtful review.  It helps.

Hope your summer is wonderful!  We have had a cool delightful July here in Wyoming. 

Best,

Kathleen 

From NETGALLEY

“…who wouldn’t love some apocalyptic disease with a maze!”

Amazon: http://bit.ly/MazeMasterAMZN

Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/MazeMasterBN

Books-a-Million: http://bit.ly/MazeMasterBAM

Apple iBooks: http://bit.ly/MazeMasterAPPLE

IndieBound: http://bit.ly/MazeMasterINDIE

 

An article I wrote for THE HISTORY READER

Jul 18, 2018 2:10 pm

Buffalo cow and calf at Red Canyon Ranch

IT’S HERE!

 

Hi All!

MAZE MASTER was released yesterday! It’s wonderful to finally see a book in print, and it never gets old. Despite the number of books we’ve published, they aren’t real until we hold the actual book in our hands.

My article on the science behind MAZE MASTER was just published in THE HISTORY READER. You can find it at: http://www.thehistoryreader.com/ancient-history/the-history-behind-the-mystery-maze-master/

I hope everyone is having a beautiful summer. It’s been cool here. We woke to 55 degrees this morning, which is just perfect for our northern souls. And the buffalo love this cool weather.  They are almost finished losing their shaggy winter coats.  

Happy reading to all!

Kathy (and Mike)

MAZE MASTER and the ancient story of Daedalus

Jun 15, 2018 7:25 am

COMING IN JULY, 2018!

Daedalus is famous for his clever inventions and as the architect of the Minotaur’s labyrinth on Crete. He was also the father of Icarus who flew too close to the sun. He played an interesting role in MAZE MASTER.

In the story, Dr. James Hakari, known to his genetics students as the Maze Master, has vanished. But all around the world he’s leaving clues to a maze that must be deciphered if the world is to survive. Here’s the question that both Daedalus and Hakari had to answer: How do you create a maze to hold the most terrifying beast in the world? Is it possible? Or will the beast always escape…

Read more about Daedalus to better understand Hakari’s desperation: http://bit.ly/2ynO3u7

To preorder MAZE MASTER:

Amazon: http://bit.ly/MazeMasterAMZN
Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/MazeMasterBN
Books-a-Million: http://bit.ly/MazeMasterBAM
Apple iBooks: http://bit.ly/MazeMasterAPPLE
IndieBound: http://bit.ly/MazeMasterINDIE

Jon Land, author of THE RISING, says…

Feb 24, 2018 4:40 am

MAZE MASTER is getting some nice advance praise…

     “MAZE MASTER is a masterpiece of a bio-thriller that seamlessly melds science and superstition into a      tale as relentless as it is riveting. Kathleen Gear has lent credence and credibility to the end-of-the-world tale championed by the likes of WORLD WAR Z, I AM LEGEND, and Stephen King’s THE STAND. This is speculative storytelling at its level best, weaving cutting edge genetics into a puzzle that must be solved if mankind is to survive. A master of the historical novel, Gear proves herself equally adept at handling the future in this cure for the common thriller.”

Jon Land, USA TODAY bestselling author of the Caitlin Strong series and THE RISING

To pre-order: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maze-master-kathleen-oneal-gear/1126974737?ean=9781250121998&utm_content=buffercbdf6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

COMING IN JULY, 2018!

Kind words from TESS GERRITSEN…

Feb 12, 2018 10:18 am

Hi All,

Very kind words from Tess Gerritsen, 

“From the very first page, you’ll know you’re in the hands of a master storyteller. With plenty of “Da Vinci Code” twists and turns, MAZE MASTER is both thrilling and mind-bending.” Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author of I KNOW A SECRET.

To pre-order: 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maze-master-kathleen-oneal-gear/1126974737?ean=9781250121998&utm_content=buffercbdf6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Happy Monday to All!

 

 

 

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