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Two Rivers (The Peacemaker Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Zoe Saadia (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 1,993 ratings
Tekeni had no illusions. He was nothing but a surviving enemy cub, adopted into one of the clans, but never accepted for real; and always in trouble. When a meaningless row during a ballgame grew out of proportion, resulting in a fight, he finds himself in grave danger, with only beautiful Seketa and curious Two Rivers coming to his defense.
The seasoned warrior, unpopular for admonishing the perpetual war and its disastrous consequences, Two Rivers plots a dangerous scheme to extricate Tekeni out of trouble, but events unfold to pit the entire town against them.
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    The Peacemaker Series
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    277 pages
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    8 July 2013
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DTT5KGI
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 8 July 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 277 pages
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  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Peacemaker Series
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Zoe Saadia is the author of several novels of pre-Columbian Americas. From the architects of the Aztec Empire to the founders of the Iroquois Great League, from the towering pyramids of Tenochtitlan to the longhouses of the Great Lakes, her novels bring long-forgotten history, cultures and people to life, tracing pivotal events that brought about the greatness of North and Mesoamerica.

Having researched various pre-contact cultures of this continent for more than a decade, she is convinced that it's a shame that such a large part of history was completely overlooked, by historical fiction most of all.

Both Americas have an extremely rich, diverse, fascinating history long before this continent came to contact with the rest of the world

So her professional motto is set. America has not been 'discovered' by other continents, not yet. Maybe not ever. Not in her novels

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Customers find the book well-researched and engaging, with one review noting how the author masterfully combines historical facts with fiction. Moreover, the writing style receives positive feedback for being well-crafted, and customers appreciate the believable characters. Additionally, the book is described as a page-turner.

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16 customers mention ‘Story quality’14 positive2 negative

Customers praise the book's well-researched narrative and interesting historical elements, with one customer noting how the author masterfully combines historical facts with fiction.

"...It's a complete story in itself whilst being beautifully set up for the sequel, Across the Great Sparkling Water, which I shall be purchasing..." Read more

"...of the story is obviously very well researched and it combines the facts with an entertaining and enjoyable narrative and the three main characters..." Read more

"...been interested in Native American history, and this was clearly well researched. I just was not gripped by the story...." Read more

"...There is plenty of suspense, a real page-turner , and the story leaves you wanting to get the next in the series to see what happens next...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Readability’10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a real page turner.

"...Ms Saadia has a wonderful knack of showing how human nature remains the same, in any century and in any setting...." Read more

"...and enjoyable narrative and the three main characters are strong, very likeable and well defined, drawn with insight and warmth...." Read more

"...And I just loved Two Rivers himself! A real page turner, I would definitely recommend this book, and I am looking forward to reading the..." Read more

"...There is plenty of suspense, a real page-turner , and the story leaves you wanting to get the next in the series to see what happens next...." Read more

7 customers mention ‘Writing style’7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well composed, with one customer noting that the accounts are not wordy.

"...The writing is never self-conscious, and flows so beautifully that my editing hat falls off, forgotten - a sure sign, for me, that a book is really..." Read more

"...is portrayed and the way his feelings and thoughts which he’s not afraid to express, along with the doubts and resistance against the prophecy, are..." Read more

"...Likewise a desperate fight scene towards the end. Brilliantly written, I was there at every turn, in the village, on the hill overlooking the lake,..." Read more

"...There's plenty of action and adventure and terrifically gripping writing. Thankfully, there's plenty more books of Zoe's to enjoy." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the strong character who brings peace to all.

"...descriptive, and she never tries to be clever, but her characters and situations are so alive...." Read more

"...with an entertaining and enjoyable narrative and the three main characters are strong, very likeable and well defined, drawn with insight and warmth...." Read more

"...fought nations from time immemorial, and the need of a strong character to bring peace to all." Read more

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  • Terry Tyler
    5.0 out of 5 stars All that historical fiction should be
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2014
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    I think that historical fiction should be entertaining, while being expertly researched and teaching the reader about the period. Two Rivers ticks these boxes, and more. It's a simple story, written in Zoe Saadia's very, very readable style, but it tells so much. I never knew anything about the Great League of the Iroquois which is said to have been a great influence on the latter day USA constitution - I've started to learn all about it this weekend, whilst reading a cracking good story!

    Ms Saadia has a wonderful knack of showing how human nature remains the same, in any century and in any setting. Her accounts are not wordy, or overly descriptive, and she never tries to be clever, but her characters and situations are so alive. The writing is never self-conscious, and flows so beautifully that my editing hat falls off, forgotten - a sure sign, for me, that a book is really worth reading! If you have any interest at all in native American history you really should read this, and if you haven't you will still enjoy it. It's a complete story in itself whilst being beautifully set up for the sequel, Across the Great Sparkling Water, which I shall be purchasing shortly!
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  • Cathy
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2015
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    4.5 stars

    Set in twelfth century upstate New York and South Eastern Canada, the story centres around three main protagonists. Tekeni, who was taken captive and adopted into the Wolf Clan after his father was killed, but has always been considered an outsider. He finds an ally in Two Rivers, an enigma among his people and also on the fringes of his society. I love the way Two Rivers is portrayed and the way his feelings and thoughts which he’s not afraid to express, along with the doubts and resistance against the prophecy, are described.

    Two Rivers knows the time for change is fast approaching, and questioning his people’s need to war with each other he advocates a more peaceful existence. The clans are stuck in an endless cycle of fighting with nothing to show for it. Even so, the majority of the clans dislike and distrust what they perceive as Two Rivers’ extremist ideas and principles.

    Tekeni’s real troubles begin when a fight with a cowardly bully results in serious injury and Tekeni is compelled to atone with a task unheard of for any lone person never mind someone so young. Two Rivers’ choice to assist Tekeni further alienates him from most other members of the clans.

    Tekeni is very taken with the beautiful Seketa, a young girl of the Turtle Clan who proves to be both brave and resourceful, but the path of true love does not run smoothly and Two Rivers, Tekeni and Seketa fight almost overpowering odds as they each begin to realise the inevitability of their futures.

    I really enjoyed this first of the Peacemaker series, the man who was destined to form the constitution of The Great League of the Iroquois is an intriguing character and I look forward to following his story. The life and distinct culture of the Native American clans is brought to life vividly and realistically by Zoe Saadia, their politics, everyday life and struggles. Along with the dramas, jealousies and rivalries that can escalate into dangerous situations, showcasing others’ loyalty and courage. There’s some great action and a lovely budding romance.

    The basis of the story is obviously very well researched and it combines the facts with an entertaining and enjoyable narrative and the three main characters are strong, very likeable and well defined, drawn with insight and warmth. The fascinating beginning of the Peacemaker’s journey is a really great read.
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  • bill
    3.0 out of 5 stars Uninteresting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 March 2015
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    This was a bit disappointing. I have always been interested in Native American history, and this was clearly well researched. I just was not gripped by the story. I did not believe in the characters and found the plot uninteresting I won't be reading the rest of the series.
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  • Evelyn Tidman - historical fiction author
    5.0 out of 5 stars History at its best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 December 2013
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    I am a fan of Ms Saadia's work. She delves into American history to places and peoples I knew little or nothing about until I read her books. Then she brings them to vivid life with a flourish. Two Rivers is the name of a man with extraordinary vision, a man who unites the warring nations in twelfth century upstate New York into the peaceful Iroquois confederacy. But in this book, the first of three, we haven't got that far yet.

    For the telling of the story, Ms Saadia has focused on a young man called Tekeni, whom Two Rivers befriends, and his love, beautiful little Seketa. We are taken into native American life, internal politics, human short-sightedness, and strife. The description of a bear hunt gave me a thudding heart and I could not read it fast enough. Likewise a desperate fight scene towards the end. Brilliantly written, I was there at every turn, in the village, on the hill overlooking the lake, in the forest. I experienced the emotions of the characters, yet at the same time they stayed in their own era, with their ideas and perceptions, without straying into the twenty-first century (a mistake some history writers make). And I just loved Two Rivers himself!

    A real page turner, I would definitely recommend this book, and I am looking forward to reading the sequel.
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  • 'Marble'
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 October 2015
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    Not the usual type of book I go for but I thought I'd branch out. There is plenty of suspense, a real page-turner , and the story leaves you wanting to get the next in the series to see what happens next. The theme of the book was a trifle predictable but that said I would recommend it as a light and enjoyable read.
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  • Bergie
    5.0 out of 5 stars The history of Amerika
    Reviewed in Australia on 24 January 2019
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    I like the story and the history part. Is is fascinating to read
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  • Author Alliance
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars for Two Rivers (The Great Peacemaker Series, book 1) by Zoe Saadia
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 July 2013
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    Two Rivers (The Great Peacemaker Series, book 1) by Zoe Saadia

    Having read and loved all five books in the Rise of the Aztec Series, I wanted to read more books by Zoe Saadia, which led me to her new book, "Two Rivers". This is book one of her new series about the formation of the Iroquois Confederation and, according to legend, how it came to be.

    I have been fascinated with the Iroquois Confederacy for well over a decade, as it demonstrates clearly that a large network of rival Native American tribes were able to come together in the pursuit of peace and survival, to form a federation that covered more territory than did the original United States, stretching from the American Southeast all the way into Canada. The Iroquois League included the Seneca, Cayuga, Mohawks, Onondaga and Oneida, and originally was often called the Five Nations. The new alternative name became Six Nations when the Tuscarora join the confederacy in 1722. "Two Rivers" focuses several centuries earlier on the man who inspired the alliance around the 12th or 13th century.

    "Two Rivers" follows the legend of the man believed responsible for bringing the rival nations together and forming the Iroquois constitution. This is not his real name, as Ms. Saadia is conscientious when mixing fictional and nonfictional characters.

    While there is a wealth of great characters in this first book in the series, three appear important in regard to the series. Much of this first book follows Two Rivers, who is of course central to the story itself. One of the two other primary characters is a young man named Tekeni, captured a couple of years before and finding it unusually difficult to blend in as a full member of this new tribe, which most of the captured typically are able to do. The third character of great consequence is Seketa, a strong-willed, smart, brave teenage female that is not afraid to speak her mind, even to go against powerful members of the tribe on occasion.

    Two Rivers is over ten years older than the Tekeni who has reached his late teens, the former already a proven warrior and man, while the latter still considered an unproven and unaccepted pup. The two men share a penchant for getting in trouble with the tribe, Two Rivers because he advocates ideas that conflict with a warring tradition, and Tekeni because he is a teenage foreigner who refuses to accept the ways of his new people.

    Their destiny becomes connected when there is a competitive game of Lacrosse to open the book, a game created to give the Creator thanks. Tekeni finds himself in trouble when an older warrior playing with the opposing team plays dirty. Tekeni responds in kind by whopping the aggressor with his stick. The warrior falls injured with a head injury and it appears he might die. Tekeni finds the entire tribe against him, except for Two Rivers who stepped forward to defend the young man, admitting Tekeni perhaps allowed his temper to get the best of him, but insisting that the warrior was the instigator and that Tekeni was merely defending himself.

    The story plays out with Tekeni and Two Rivers taking turns getting into trouble with the tribe, until they find themselves both in trouble, setting up the final showdown of book one in this series.

    I like visionaries, and Two Rivers certainly qualifies. I like young rebels who stand up for themselves, and Tekeni is a great example. I like strong female characters that are as great as any male character, and Seketa fits the mode. I like great historical fiction, which is exactly what this book is. Ms. Saadia does a great job of mixing fictional characters with real characters, and with writing fiction but taking diligence to be historically accurate. This is a great read as a consequence.

    "Two Rivers" by Zoe Saadia earns 5 Stars.
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  • Roial1
    5.0 out of 5 stars A first rate read.
    Reviewed in Canada on 22 August 2023
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    Characters are both simple and complex.
    Plot is well executed and set to the times that it represents. I will be purchasing the rest of the books in this series. It intrigued me as I am from this area and already have some interest in the ancient history of the earlier peoples there.
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  • Jockaboy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read.
    Reviewed in Australia on 19 October 2017
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    Although off to a rather slow start I ended up thoroughly enjoying the book. Rather simple and straight to the point a nice mix of history, young romance and some action. Will read the follow up books.
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  • Lora S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting beginning to the series
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 July 2016
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    This is the first of a series of works of historical fiction attempting to give a sense of the origin of the Great League of the Iroquois.

    Tekeni is a boy who has been captured from another tribe and adopted into the Wolf Clan of the Wyandot people on the far side of Lake Ontario.

    But the Wyandot do not trust him, and because he was old enough to remember his own tribe when he was adopted, he still holds a great deal of resentment for them as well. When he is attacked physically and verbally by the irascible Yeentso from a neighboring lodge during a game, his anger gets the better of him, and he strikes out seriously injuring the other man. Another warrior, a man called Two Rivers, comes to his aid and tries to calm tempers. But mostly all he succeeds in doing is drawing the anger of the others on himself.

    It turns out that Two Rivers has a long history of trying to persuade his people to do things that would improve their own lives – things like giving up the constant warfare in which they have begun to engage. This primarily makes most of the other people angry with him.

    When it appears that Yeentso will live, the tribal elders decide that Tekeni will not be put to death for injuring him but will instead be required to pay the other clan five skins in compensation for the injuries to Yeentso and the time lost at work by other members of his family. Two Rivers suggests that there is a large grizzly bear he can get whose pelt the other clan may take as full payment, and volunteers to help him hunt it. To do so, however, he has to pass up the chance to go on the latest raid, and when the War Chief and Two Rivers’ best friend are killed while on the raid, people blame him for helping the unpopular foreign boy rather than going on the raid.

    Matters go from bad to worse, and Yeentso and his friends initiate a plot to get rid of both Tekeni and Two Rivers.

    This is a good story that captures a slice of life in the village. I especially liked the scenes with Seketa, Tekeni’s love interest. I had to get the rest of the series right away.

    Also, this series has some of the best book covers I have seen recently!
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