Kathleen O’Neal Gear Reading Order
13 series · 66 books
Kathleen O'Neal Gear is a prolific American author and archaeologist known for her captivating historical fiction and thrillers. With 66 published works spanning 13 series—including the First North Americans, Powers of Light, and Genetic Thriller—she weaves intricate narratives that blend history and adventure. Active from 1990 to 2026, her most acclaimed novels showcase her deep understanding of the past and have captivated readers worldwide.
Anasazi Mysteries Series
Complete3 books (1999–2001)
Start with The Visitant and read in order.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rough Country 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Black Falcon Series
Complete3 books (2004–2007)
Start with It Sleeps in Me and read in order.
Contact: The Battle For America Series
Complete3 books (2010–2012)
Start with Coming of the Storm and read in order.
First North Americans Series
Likely Complete29 books (1990–2022)
Start with People of the Fire, the first of 29 books in the First North Americans series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  People of the Fire 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | People of the Wolf 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  People of the Earth 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  People of the River 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  People of the Sea 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  People of the Lakes 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  People of the Lightning 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  People of the Silence 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  People of the Mist 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  People of the Masks 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  People of the Owl 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  People of the Raven 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | People of the Moon 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  People of the Nightland 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  People of the Weeping Eye 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | People of the Thunder 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  People of the Longhouse 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Dawn Country 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  People of the Black Sun 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Broken Land 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | Copper Falcon 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  People of the Morning Star 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  People of the Songtrail 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | The Dead Man's Doll 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Sun Born 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Moon Hunt 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Star Path 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  People of the Canyons 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Lightning Shell 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Genetic Thriller Series
Complete2 books (2001–2002)
Start with Dark Inheritance and read in order.
Kathleen O’Neal Gear Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vikings in North America: Pursuing the Myth of Paradise 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Powers Of Light Series
Complete3 books (1990–1991)
Start with An Abyss of Light and read in order.
Rewilding Reports Series
Likely Complete3 books (2021–2022)
Start with The Ice Lion and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | No Quarter 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing8 books (1990–2025)
Start with Sand in the Wind, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Sand in the Wind 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  This Widowed Land 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Thin Moon and Cold Mist 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Children of the Dawnland(With: W. Michael Gear) 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Maze Master 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Cries from the Lost Island 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Fracture Event(With: W. Michael Gear) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Buffalo Justice(With: W. Michael Gear) 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Panthera Legacy Series
Ongoing2 books (2007–2025)
Start with The Betrayal and read in order.
The Peacemaker's Tale Series
Ongoing7 books (2010–2024)
Start with People of the Longhouse, the first of 7 books in the The Peacemaker's Tale series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kathleen O’Neal Gear written?
- Kathleen O’Neal Gear has written 66 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1990 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Kathleen O’Neal Gear series?
- Here are the first books in Kathleen O’Neal Gear's series: Anasazi Mysteries: The Visitant; Black Falcon: It Sleeps in Me; Contact: The Battle For America: Coming of the Storm; First North Americans: People of the Fire; Genetic Thriller: Dark Inheritance.
- What order should I read Kathleen O’Neal Gear's books?
- We recommend reading Kathleen O’Neal Gear's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Kathleen O’Neal Gear still writing new books?
- Yes, Kathleen O’Neal Gear has 3 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, The Panthera Legacy, The Peacemaker's Tale.