"People of the Fire" is the 2nd in the saga of prehistoric North America begun in "People of the Wolf". It is a time of fire. A small band of pioneers struggle valiantly to keep their ancestors' dreams alive in an unforging, drought-stricken land. Driven by the promise of an awesome vision, a heroic young dreamer and a fearless woman warrior unite to lead their people to a magnificent destiny.
It's been a long time, but this was very interesting. I found it fascinating to read about how ancient people may have lived.
Second of the great anthropologically based series beginning with the settlement of the epi glacial North American Continent and visiting tribal peoples ove the next few thousand years. I loved them all.

Juanita C. (
Bookluv) reviewed on 1/1/2007...
This is a series of 5 books, so far I've read 2 of them. very enjoyable reading.

Judy F. (
Beachie) reviewed on 11/10/2006...
A good book in the prehistoric North America series. A small band of pioneers struggle to keep their ancestors' dreams alive in an unforgiving, drought-stricken land. A heroic young dreamer and a fearless woman warrior unite to lead their people to a magnificent destiny.
This series was a bit dry, but enjoyable all the same.

Maureen S. (
Moe) reviewed on 5/22/2006...
I really liked this book. I am into all of the O'Neal and Gear books. I love reading about the ice age and the time before time.
The authors are professional archaeologists, but the characters are vivid.
Book two of one of the most interesting series I've ever read.
Sequel to People of the Wolf. Saga of Prehistoric North America.

Tracy M. (
tracymar) reviewed on 12/4/2005...
Gears' prehistoric novels are all astounding reads - better than Auel's. Although this does not rival People of the Lakes, it is still a super read.

Maryann K. (
mckorz11) reviewed on 11/12/2005...
Finding a home in the Rocky Mountain region, the descendents of the First Americans were pushed to the brink of extinction by drought and famine.
All the books in this series are an excellent read, good story and lots of anthropological information. Each book stands alone but also continues a good storyline.
This is the second book in a series of prehistoric inhabitants of North America. At times it is a little wordy, but overall I enjoyed it very much.

Karen K. (
k5karen) reviewed on 9/6/2005...
second in the bestselling saga of prehistoric north america begun people of the wolf.