Keepers of the Misty Time [Paperback]

Patricia Rowe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1994

At the dawn of civilization, a young woman called Ashan, a member of the band of people called the Shahala, senses that a time of sorrows lies ahead, and together with a brave hunter named Tor, she challenges tradition.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

An Epic of America at the Dawning of History. The cascading river roared between canyon walls, and there, on the edge of lush grasslands, a determined band of people called the Shahala prepared for their new Moonkeeper. But the young woman called Ashan knew her people faced vast changes. Soon, challenging the old ways and led by troubling visions, she and a brave hunter named Tor would travel pathways the Shahala never trod...from the Misty Time to the bright beginning when humanity's true future would be born.

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Enthralling...beautifully written, about real men and women you will care deeply about. Fans of Jean Auel and Linda Lay Shuler will eat this one up and clamor for more! ~ Naomi M. Stokes, author of THE TREE PEOPLE

A compelling and thought-provoking tale that impels the reader on a mystical journey. Ms. Rowe's lyrical prose and powerful storytelling ability are sure to garner her legions of fans. 4-1/2 Stars! ~ Romantic Times Magazine

Ms. Rowe weaves a tale set in prehistoric times that is spellbinding and mesmerizing. This one is a keeper--outstanding--a book you'll enjoy no matter how many times you read it. ~ Rendezvous

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Warner Books Inc (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446364355
• ISBN-13: 978-0446364355
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,241,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Has a different feel than others, December 11, 2002

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Heather H. "Heather H." (New Jersey, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keepers of the Misty Time (Paperback)

This time around it is the guy who has a vision of a better life for the tribe and has to fight for it tooth and nail. Origional and fresh, dose,'t quite compare to "Children of the Ice", but it still is a very good read.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keepers of the Misty Time, January 12, 2011

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This review is from: Keepers of the Misty Time (Kindle Edition)

I love books like this. I have read Jean Auel and enjoyed some and found some to be cumbersome. Have also read most books by Kathleen O'Neal Gear. This book is entertaining. It is not necessarily completely historically accurate but not so much as to be totally distracting. I definitely would buy more books by this author. When I read the first one I immediately bought the second one and kept right on reading on my Kindle.

5.0 out of 5 stars Times they were a' changing, October 2, 2011

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Whichy (New Hampsire) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Keepers of the Misty Time (Kindle Edition)

This author did a great job relaying the structure of a specific tribe and how their makeup may have changed as their environment changed. She brought a second tribe in later in the book that wasn't as thoroughly developed but wound up being just as important to the two main characters. I loved the price but experienced a little wide eyed sticker shock when I looked for the next book. Boy that's sure a big jump. Doubtful that I'll make that purchase.