The People Eaters

by Neil Bockoven

The second in the Earth Peoples series, following the widely-acclaimed Moctu and the Mammoth People, a story of love, life, and survival in Ice Age Europe.

The People Eaters continues the saga, starting explosively as four separate tribes—two Neanderthal and two Homo sapiens—are in great turmoil. While Moctu, Nuri, and Nindai of the Nerean tribe (Homo sapiens) are visiting their friends and picking up Moctu’s hybrid baby, Elka, at the Krog (Neanderthal) shelter, the feared, warlike and cannibalistic Shiv (Neanderthals) attack. Over the next long struggle, Moctu, Nuri, and the Nereans all learn much about themselves, their friends, and their enemies.

365 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 12, 2022

Reviews

[Nicholas Reger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book for two main reasons. The first , and this is the main thing I look for in any book, is that the characters were very likable. This was aided by the second thing I really liked which was how the book was a smooth read where the dialog transitioned really well so I could feel as close to the characters as possible. In some books the choppy dialog transitions creates a barrier between me and the characters but this book let me forget myself in the pages. I was not the biggest fan of the character names like zat and hawk but I understand they are historically accurate, just not my cup of tea. I liked how the author cited sources for where he got the background information that he used. I could tell this was based on reality and while I am not a hardcore human history enthusiast, I think it's super cool that he shared the knowledge for readers who really want to take a deep dive. The book is good enough that it may even create some new ancient human enthusiasts. Personally, I am more of a plant guy so despite how fascinating this book was I am not vulnerable to being sucked into the human history rabbit hole, after all plants never stab you with spears and nobody gets mad if you eat them.

[Linda Tumey Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait for hopefully another continuation of this story line.

[Charli Sparks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!

This book was such a great read. I found it hard to put down and very engaging. I loved it so much I gave it as a gift!