Coyote Summer
by W. Michael Gear
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"Set against the backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains and amidst a rich tapestry of Indian cultures--Sioux, Mandan, Crow, Shoshoni--Coyote Summer tells an unforgettable tale of love and reconciliation. Lost in the blowing snow and deep-cold of a Wyoming winter, young Richard Hamilton stumbles south along the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains. Desperate, fighting a battle with starvation and frostbite, Richard drifts closer and closer to disaster, until the day he takes a fall and show more breaks his rifle. Now, it's but a matter of time. Meanwhile, Willow fights off endless suitors, as she winters with the high mountain Dukurika. And through it all are the growing whispers of witchcraft, which culminate when her Power leads her to Richard's half-frozen body. Saving him will condemn her and leave her adrift and shunned by all people. When White trappers arrive in Richard and Willow's camp with news about a wilderness rendezvous their lives will change forever. And with it comes a decision and a chance for Richard to return to Boston. There he faces a final confrontation with his father, Laura Templeton, and his every dream come true. But then, all choices come at a terrible cost; Coyote plays all people for fools, and Richard must bet everything on one last desperate gamble"-- show lessTags
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The publisher did the author some harm with the small print, but the author has no voice that grabs my attention. His main character is unworthy of much concern, given his lack of moral compass and sense. It takes him so long to learn the easier lessons of a good life that I not longer cared if he lived or died slowly from the worst consequences of his prejudice.
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W. Michael Gear was born on May 20, 1955 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He received a master's degree in anthropology from Colorado State University in 1979. He married Kathleen O'Neal Gear in 1982, and they have collaborated on a series of books for young adults. The theme of these books is ancient civilizations, and the titles include People of show more the Wolf, People of the Fire, People of the Sea, and People of the Lakes. They own Wind River Archaeologist Consultants, which is a private research firm. He has also written several books by himself including the Forbidden Borders Trilogy, Morning River, and Dark Inheritance. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- Coyote Summer
- Original title
- Coyote Summer
- Original publication date
- 1997-08
- People/Characters
- Richard Hamilton; Heals Like A Willow
- Important places
- Upper Missouri River, USA; Rocky Mountains, USA
- Dedication
- To
Harriet McDougal
With special appreciation for all of her hard work over the years. Harriet has always challenged Kathy and me to excel and explore new directions in fiction. You're the best, Harriet. Than... (show all)k you for everything. - First words
- Predawn mist, like curling wraiths, rose off the smooth surface of the Missouri River.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)He nodded, and together they turned, picking their way through the rocks toward home--for however long it would exist.
- Disambiguation notice
- German title: Die Weide am Fluß
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Statistics
- Members
- 124
- Popularity
- 262,137
- Reviews
- 1
- Rating
- (3.85)
- Languages
- English, German
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 11
- ASINs
- 2
