| W. Michael Gear | |
| Birth Name: | William Michael Gear |
| Birth Date: | 20 May 1955 |
| Birth Place: | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Occupation: | Archaeologist, writer |
| Alma Mater: | Colorado State University |
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| Notable Works: | North America's Forgotten Past series |
| Spouse: | Kathleen O'Neal Gear |
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William Michael Gear, better known as W. Michael Gear, (born May 20, 1955) is an American writer and archaeologist.[1] He is the author of North America's Forgotten Past series, co-written with his wife Kathleen O'Neal Gear. His novels have been published in 29 languages.
Gear was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He received his B.A. (1976) and M.A. (1979) from Colorado State University. Upon completion of his Master's in physical anthropology he went to work for Western Wyoming College in Rock Springs, Wyoming as a field archaeologist.
Gear currently resides in Wyoming along with his wife and co-writer Kathleen.
Forbidden Borders trilogy