How many books has Kathleen O’Neal Gear written?

Kathleen O’Neal Gear has written 68 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; Anthologies: Rebel Hearts Anthology; Black Falcon: It Sleeps in Me; Contact: The Battle For America: Coming of the Storm; First North Americans: People of the Fire.

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.

Kathleen O’Neal Gear Reading Order

13 series · 68 books

Action & Adventure Historical Fiction Mystery & Thriller Non-Fiction

Kathleen O'Neal Gear is an archaeologist and historian whose fiction weaves together ancient mysteries with contemporary intrigue across multiple interconnected series. Drawing on her professional expertise in archaeology, she crafts historical thrillers and action-driven narratives that span from pre-Columbian America to modern-day conflicts, with works translated into 29 languages. Her prolific output includes the Anasazi Mysteries and First North Americans series, establishing her as a distinctive voice in historical fiction that grounds imaginative storytelling in scholarly knowledge.

Anasazi Mysteries Series

Complete

3 books (1999–2001)

Start with The Visitant and read in order.

Start this series with The Visitant

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1	The Visitant 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Summoning God 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bone Walker 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Complete

3 books (2022–2026)

Start this series with Rebel Hearts Anthology

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#	Title
1	Rebel Hearts Anthology 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ridin' with the Pack Volume Three 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Rough Country 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Black Falcon Series

Complete

3 books (2004–2007)

Start with It Sleeps in Me and read in order.

Start this series with It Sleeps in Me

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#	Title
1	It Sleeps in Me 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	It Wakes in Me 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	It Dreams in Me 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Contact: The Battle For America Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2012)

Start with Coming of the Storm and read in order.

Start this series with Coming of the Storm

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1	Coming of the Storm 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fire the Sky 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Searing Wind 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

First North Americans Series

Likely Complete

29 books (1990–2022)

Start with People of the Fire, the first of 29 books in the First North Americans series.

Start this series with People of the Fire

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1	People of the Fire 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	People of the Wolf 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	People of the Earth 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	People of the River 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	People of the Sea 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	People of the Lakes 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	People of the Lightning 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	People of the Silence 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	People of the Mist 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	People of the Masks 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	People of the Owl 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	People of the Raven 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	People of the Moon 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	People of the Nightland 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	People of the Weeping Eye 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	People of the Thunder 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	People of the Longhouse 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Dawn Country 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	People of the Black Sun 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Broken Land 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Copper Falcon 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	People of the Morning Star 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	People of the Songtrail 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The Dead Man's Doll 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Sun Born 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Moon Hunt 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Star Path 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	People of the Canyons 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Lightning Shell 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Genetic Thriller Series

Complete

2 books (2001–2002)

Start with Dark Inheritance and read in order.

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1	Dark Inheritance 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Raising Abel 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Kathleen O’Neal Gear Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

#	Title
1	Vikings in North America: Pursuing the Myth of Paradise 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Powers Of Light Series

Complete

3 books (1990–1991)

Start with An Abyss of Light and read in order.

Start this series with An Abyss of Light

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1	An Abyss of Light 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Treasure of Light 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Redemption of Light 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Rewilding Reports Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2021–2022)

Start with The Ice Lion and read in order.

Start this series with The Ice Lion

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1	The Ice Lion 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Ice Ghost 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Ice Orphan 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

#	Title
1	No Quarter 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (1990–2025)

Start with Sand in the Wind, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Sand in the Wind

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#	Title
1	Sand in the Wind 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	This Widowed Land 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Thin Moon and Cold Mist 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Children of the Dawnland(With: W. Michael Gear) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Maze Master 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Cries from the Lost Island 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Fracture Event(With: W. Michael Gear) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Buffalo Justice(With: W. Michael Gear) 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Panthera Legacy Series

Ongoing

2 books (2007–2025)

Start with The Betrayal and read in order.

Start this series with The Betrayal

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#	Title
1	The Betrayal 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Tomb 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Peacemaker's Tale Series

Ongoing

7 books (2010–2024)

Start with People of the Longhouse, the first of 7 books in the The Peacemaker's Tale series.

Start this series with People of the Longhouse

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#	Title
1	People of the Longhouse 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Dawn Country 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Broken Land 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Blood Lightning 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Eclipse Dancer 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Shadowed Forest 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Dusk Country 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kathleen O’Neal Gear written?: Kathleen O’Neal Gear has written 68 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; Anthologies: Rebel Hearts Anthology; Black Falcon: It Sleeps in Me; Contact: The Battle For America: Coming of the Storm; First North Americans: People of the Fire.
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.

Kathleen O’Neal Gear Reading Order

Anasazi Mysteries Series

Anthologies Series

Black Falcon Series

Contact: The Battle For America Series

First North Americans Series

Genetic Thriller Series

Kathleen O’Neal Gear Non-Fiction Series

Powers Of Light Series

Rewilding Reports Series

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Standalone Novels Series

The Panthera Legacy Series

The Peacemaker's Tale Series

Frequently Asked Questions

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