Raven Storm — W. Michael Gear

New York Times bestselling authors W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear continue their sweeping saga of survival and power struggles at the end of the Ice Age.In a world reshaped by the melting glaciers, the Raven People face relentless challenges as their once-abundant prey vanishes. Rain Bear, their chief, knows that every decision he makes could be the difference between life and death for his people. When his warriors raid a rival village, they discover Tsauz, a blind boy clutching a dying puppy-vulnerable yet defiant. Rain Bear quickly realizes the boy's true identity: he is the son of his fiercest enemy, Chief Cimmis of the North Wind People, and a bargaining tool to free Dzoo, the Raven People's revered seer held captive by Cimmis.But Tsauz brings troubling news: the North Wind People are abandoning their home, retreating to a new stronghold. The chance to strike a final blow against Cimmis has come. Yet there's a deadly threat-an assassin in their midst, bent on silencing the boy before Rain Bear can use him to end this cycle of bloodshed.Against a backdrop of drastic climate change, RAVEN STORM is an unforgettable story of survival, honor, and courage. Will Rain Bear outwit his enemies and bring peace to his people, or will Tsauz's life slip away before he can change the course of their fate?