Ariana Fae's Reviews > People of the Longhouse

I’ve always wanted to read one of the many books by the Gears, finding it fascinating that an archaeologist wife and husband write together. After pouring through their list of books, I chose PEOPLE OF THE LONGHOUSE based on it’s beautiful cover and that the antagonist is a witch from legend who abducts children.

I was not disappointed. The first chapter drew me in with it’s mystical and supernatural elements. The second chapter grabbed my interest with the kidnapped children and their fears. I also loved how the Gears weaved in the Iroquoians legends, beliefs, culture, and their way of life into the story. They also did a wonderful job breathing life into each character with their fears, hopes, guilt, insecurities, and anger. The most fascinating character was Gannajero, the Trader Witch. She was evil incarnate and I wanted to know what made her tick and how she became who she was. I was chilled and horrified by the witch’s actions and what she does to the captured children.

The first night I began reading the book, I sat in bed turning pages to find out what would happen until my eyes became blurry with sleep. I was forced to put the book down but couldn’t stop thinking about the witch and the fate of the kids until I feel asleep. When I picked up the book again I had to pace myself and not speed read to find out what happens. I was given tantalizing tid bits about Gannaejro’s possible origins and if the rest of the kids would be saved.
It ended on cliff hanger and left me squeezing the book in frustration. I screamed out no. It was 2am and there wasn’t a book store opened and I didn’t have my kindle with me on my trip. Needless to say I’m going to get the next book. I’m a big fan of the Gears and look forward to reading more of their books.