The Two Hearted: A Native American Historical Mystery Series (The Anasazi Mysteries Book 4)
by W. Michael Gear, Kathleen O'Neal Gear

Publisher ? : ? Wolfpack Publishing (November 21, 2023)
Publication date ? : ? November 21, 2023
ASIN ? : ? B0CL1BVS23
ISBN 9781639773947 (ISBN10: 1639773940)

The second half of the Summoning God book, and the fourth edition in the WolfPack Republishing of the series.
As a reader you step into the middle of the mystery in the prior books, this book brings many of the pieces into focus.

In the prehistoric storyline the tragic lives of the people at war, on the brink of an apocalypse caused by political infighting and drought. The personal revelations of the inter connections of the generations and people is startling. Fans of the series will get a kick with connections to some of the greatest characters in the First North American series revealed. My excitement was enhanced by the mention of some of my favorite characters. This book weaves the tapestry of the prehistoric fictional world the Gears have created in their 29 book series. The connection of the twins mythos, and the book reveal much of the known history of the southwest.

In the modern storyline, Dusty and Maureen are again placed together. Many of the cultural icons from Kopopelli to Kachina are discussed. Archeological practices, and methods are laid bare and described so the reader understands the scope and precision of the process. Cultural beliefs are elaborated on, many things about clans, and matrilineal societies are explained.
Bruce Mendelson73 1 follower

This is a good addition to the Anasazi Mystery series. This is the 4th in a series of 6 books. Current day archeologists are excavating a site in the American Southwest. They uncover a mass grave that is centuries old. The book also describes the Anasazi people whose remains have been found. I really enjoy how the authors take true archeological finds from the region and incorporate them into the narrative. Both the present day and the old-time Anasazi stories are interesting. The book is not a "stand alone" novel. One must read the previous book to be up to date and the ending of the current volume leaves one wanting more. There is not a lot of progress in the overall story in this volume. There are some interesting additions towards the end of the book. I am enjoying the series and will continue to read the subsequent volumes. I give the book a 4/5 because it seems the authors have a contract for 6 books and they are moving the story along slowly so that they meet their quota. However, overall, good historical fiction of the American Southwest.historical-fiction1 Kristoffer Jost54 1 follower

Brutal Storytelling

I’ve very much enjoyed the previous books by these authors’ collaborative and individual releases. This series takes such lengthy (4 books to date) dark and morbid unresolved twists and turns that I’m a quite a bit put off.
I can handle quite a lot of well placed violence, but when it comes to extreme and repetitive rape, torture, ritualistic murder, and post mortem mutilation, I can only handle so much. While I trust that the authors have written this story using historically accurate researched atrocities, I just am having a difficult time with it personally. I highly recommend the other books by these authors, but just want readers to be forewarned on this one. KerryO690 2

This series continues to teach and entertain. The juxtaposition of present time with the time of the Anasazi is absolutely chilling. A definite must-read series for anyone interested in the history of the southwest. Maggie Deaton535 5

A tale of civilization gone but evil that lives on.....

Even as the truth struggles to emerge and have the light of truth shown upon it, the evil continues to grow and spread. This series highlights the history of past and present and the horror that continue to repeat.... Gordon Tween5

Intriguing

As always well done with a passion. In a time when the dedicated reader is searching for a story with soul the Gears never fail you. That is their benchmark. Beth Stiller31

Fascinating

I enjoy how this series jumps back and forth through time. I am also enjoying learning about the Anasazi and their customs and culture. gloria rohner11

LOVE THIS BOOK

The history that could have been in the book is soul stirring. I have read all the prehistory native American books the Gears have written. Loved them all. Johnny Williams15

The two hearted: a native America mystery series ( book 4)

I suggest you read the series in order. It's a long trail to the end of a journey for these ancient people. Beverly Kee2,664 11

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