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Gather The Children (Chronicles of the Maca Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Mari Collier (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 115 ratings
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Two aliens are living their lives in 1860's Texas.

One is filled with rage against the world; the other drawn to return to his homeworld and reclaim his land. Before they learn to navigate a spaceship between the stars, they need to find trust in each other and stay alive in a hostile, dangerous land torn by civil war.

But after two strong-minded Earth women alter their plans, they must make hard choices about their future.

Is revenge more important than love?

Praise from readers:

★★★★★ - "The author has done a masterful job of combining history and fantasy in this saga."

★★★★★ - "This story puts you right into Texas in the 1850s. As a fan, and student, of science fiction for 40 years, I can honestly say this is one of the best. Thank you, Mari."

★★★★★ - "This story of the juxtaposition of western and space aliens is interesting. The clash of cultures is not quite what might be expected, but it leads to an interesting read."

★★★★★ - "I enjoyed the purely western start, and the aliens and otherworldly part fit seamlessly. An odd combination to be sure, but the author makes it work."

★★★★★ - "I highly recommend this to everyone that is searching for a sci-fi story that they can actually relate to. Cannot wait for the next novel."

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    Chronicles of the Maca
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015IZZ5T2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creativia; 2nd edition (September 17, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 17, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1161 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
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    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 115 ratings

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Mari Collier

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Mari Collier born on a farm in Iowa, and has lived in Arizona, Washington, and Southern California. She and her husband met in high school and were married for forty-five years. She is the Accessions Curator for the Twentynine Palms Historical Society. She has worked as a collector, bookkeeper, receptionist, and as an Advanced Super Agent for Nintendo of America. Several of her short stories have appeared in print and electronically, plus four anthologies. Twisted Tales From The Desert, Twisted Tales From The Northwest, Twisted Tales From The Universe, and Twisted Tales From A Skewed Mimd can be found online. Earthbound, Gather the Children, Before We Leave, Return of the Maca, Thalia and Earth, Fall and Rise of the Macas are the six books in Chronicles of the Maca. Man, True Man, The Silver and The Green, and Marika are the three novels in the Tonath Chronicles. All are on Amazon.

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Berk Rourke
5.0 out of 5 stars Zeb the Maca, 2
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2016
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This is the second of the Chronicles of the Maca series which I have read. I enjoyed this one more than the first for many reasons. By that remark I certainly don't mean to denigrate the first book for it was necessary to the enjoyment of the second. In this story Anna's children, Lorenz, Daniel, and Margareatha return home to live with Anna and Zeb, the Maca. And in the end times of the story Zeb's mother surfaces as well. The twists and turns of a "wild" Lorenz and a patient Maca, as well as a patient but demanding Anna, weave quite a story in and of themselves. Then add in the mixture the return of Daniel, a less loyal son, a question mark in the family, and Rity, in the same posture as Daniel being owned to some degree by a shady character named O' Neal. The mixture tells a tremendous tale of family intrigue, learning, acceptance and some rejection. This series is many books long and having read the first two it is imperative to read on now. I highly recommend this book.
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lucyblue
4.0 out of 5 stars great epic tale!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018
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i love epic stories and this certainly qualifies. Very well written, totally engaging, and every book in the series is good (i say that rarely!) - i'd give five stars except a copy-editor is desperately needed - all those errors distract but not enough to put it down. In fact i could barely put any of them down! Good reading...
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fuel2u
5.0 out of 5 stars Another winning story
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2016
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Again, I have found myself enjoying a book I was not sure I would. Mari Collier has created a storyline and characters that just seem to hold your interest. She took, what I thought to be, a hokey theme of aliens in the old west, and made a story that is gripping and draws the reader in. I often find myself asking what will happen next.

I am very pleased with the series and actually purchased the next in the series before completing this one so I could continue the story without interruption.

Thank you Ms. Collier, my hat is off to you.
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Stephen Drake
5.0 out of 5 stars A well-crafted story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019
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I have now read the first 3 books in this series...and looking forward to the next installment. I found the second book as well-crafted a story as the first and third where. Those that like adventure stories would like these books. To me, they are all like potato-chips; you can't seem to get enough. Time flies when reading them.
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Patricia Kenworthy
4.0 out of 5 stars Can be confusung
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018
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Evan more than the first book, this on is often confusing in jumping from one place or character to another, leaving gaps in the story.
It could definitely use better editing for this and other reasons.
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Traveler46
5.0 out of 5 stars Different but fun
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2018
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This story of the juxtaposition of western and space aliens is interesting. The clash of cultures is not quite what might be expected, but it leads to an interesting read. Character development is well done and the reader gets to anticipate the twists. Worth a read.
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Dave
3.0 out of 5 stars Took awhile but finally became interesting
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2018
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I liked the basic concept of Aliens living here and blending in. It took a too much time to learn & understand the language used. But the story has just started and I can see it will take quite a few books to get anywhere the end.
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stevenwichita
5.0 out of 5 stars Quite a tale
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015
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This saga has piqued my curiosity and is a satisfying, if somewhat frustrating read. The author has done a masterful job of combining history and fantasy in this saga. The family in this seems to be evolving in tortuous ways, so that I find it difficult to follow all the characters,but it is intriguing and I want to keep reading.
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Sashadoo
5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo Ms. Collier, an epic follow-up to Earthbound
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2016
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This follow-up to Earthbound sees Thalian McDonald, (his earth name) and his earth wife, Anna involved in attempting to bring back together her children from her first marriage to his enemy Toma, all of whom have been scattered to the winds since her kidnap and incarceration by Commanches prior to rescue by McDonald. It's a tale told mostly through the story of Lorenz, a rebellious youth who arrives in town with more than a hint of attitude, only to be revealed to be one of Anna's missing children. As his relationship with McDonald and his mother grows from outright dislike to grudging and later total respect, McDonald, his life-long friend and Lorenz gradually piece together the web that will lead them to Anna's remaining children. Who is the rather sinister Red O'Neal, and what part, if any, did he play in the intervening years between the children's disappearnce and eventual discovery? And is it possible that McDonald's natural mother still lives and has also arrived on Earth? This is a complex tale that grows along with its characters with each instalment. The clever mixture of the old west and science fiction is well drawn by the author and I not only give this one five starts but eagerly look forward to the next in the series.
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Moravian
5.0 out of 5 stars A gem of a book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2018
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This second book in the Earthbound series follows the success of the first. I do enjoy a good western, especially one written by somebody with intimate knowledge of the are and the people. I am not so keen on science fiction - although my wife has had me watching Star Trek for years. However, Mari Collier has intertwined both in this excellent adventure. As I found in the first book in the series, one of the main characters has a Scottish name (McDonald) which also helps brings things home! Add Comanches, a wild teenager, family problems, the shadowy Red O'Neal (another hark back to Gaelic history? Read it and find out - I try not to give spoilers) and brilliant writing, and we have a gem of a book.
There are others in the series to enjoy!
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Eileen Thornton
5.0 out of 5 stars An Most Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2018
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I didn't realise that this was the second book in a series, when I first began reading it. Nevertheless, I found that it didn't spoil my enjoyment of the novel. I was totally caught up by the thought of aliens living among cowboys and Indians in America's wild west.
The story spans a number of years, over which time, Anna's children return to her and her new husband, Zeb MacDonald - the Maca. Lorenz is the first son to return, followed by Daniel and then Margareatha. However, everything does not run as smoothly as Anna and Zeb would have liked.
I found this to be a story of intrigue and family drama, which kept me on my toes until the end. Now I am looking to download the next installment.
I highly recommend this novel
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