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The Mammoth Slayers #2
Last Clan of Neanderthals
I have written seven books in the Mammoth Slayer series. This is listed as the third book, because I wrote a prequel, but it is the second in the order of events. The Mammoth Last Clan of Neanderthals is a story of adventure and drama in the prehistoric days of the Ice Age.I have continued the saga with some of the same characters in a small clan of Neanderthals. Not only do they survive the harsh and brutal environment, they must hunt and kill giant and dangerous animals to feed, clothe, and protect themselves. Things are not always bad, however, as there are times of excitement, love, heart-touching moments and even humor.These books have been my most popular and I have received many great reviews and numerous Five-star ratings. Many of my readers said they have loved the stories and others have said they fell in love with the characters. Since then, I have updated the books and now they are even better.
213 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 12, 2018
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About the author
Kenneth Edward Barnes
115 books13 followersKenneth Edward Barnes has been called, “A modern day Mark Twain” by a local newspaper reporter. “He shows a Twain sense of humor in conversation and in his writing. He writes in the ‘down to earth’ style that Twain used to capture the heart of America.”
He was born on April 4, 1951, along the banks of Little Pigeon Creek in the southern tip of Indiana, downstream from where Abraham Lincoln grew up. As a child, he loved fishing from the muddy banks of the creek and roaming in the nearby woods. He never missed an opportunity to be in the outdoors where he could see all of God’s creation.
Ken is a nationally published writer, poet and the author of over one hundred books. Some of his most popular ones are: The Mammoth Slayers series; Mysteries of the Bible; A Cabin in the Woods; The Arkansas River Monster series; Madam President; Life Along Little Pigeon Creek and The Golden Sparrow. This could soon change, however, as he has recently written several others.
The author became a member of Hoosier Outdoor Writers in 1993, where he has won several awards from them in their annual writing contest. He has also been a guest speaker for the Boy Scouts, Daughters of the American Revolution, Teachers Reading Counsel, Kiwanis Club, and at several schools, libraries and churches.
Poems of faith were the first things Ken wrote, and often he visited churches where he recited them. Nearly every time, many in the congregation were moved to tears by the words he wrote. Thinking he may have a talent for touching people’s hearts, he began writing more poems and books. He has studied the Bible since he was a young teenager. He seeks the truth and not what man says. He has been a church teacher, and a substitute schoolteacher. He strives to worship, as did the first Christians, before man changed so many things and added their own traditions.
Ken has been an outdoor columnist and contributing editor for several newspapers and magazines: Ohio Valley Sportsman, Kentucky Woods and Waters, Southern Indiana Outdoors, Fur-Fish-Game, Wild Outdoor World, Mid-West Outdoors, and a hard cover book called From the Field. He has written for the Boonville Standard, Perry County News, Newburgh Register and Chandler Post. He has had poems published locally and nationally. One called The Stranger went to missionaries around the world. The poem, Princess, was also published locally and nationally, and won honorable mention in a national contest. His best-loved poem is called Condemned, and has been published by the tens of thousands. Nearly every single poem he has written is in his books, Poems from the Heart and My Favorite Poems.
Ken has worked for an Evansville, Indiana, television station where he had outdoor news segments aired that he wrote, directed and edited. He also had film clips that were aired on the national television shows Real TV and Animal Planet. At this time, he has several short videos on YouTube and on GodTube.
Studying nature since childhood, he is a self-taught ornithologist and a conservationist. In 2009, he became founder and president of the Golden Sparrow Nature Society, the name of which was chosen because of his first published book. Ken loves to share his knowledge and love of nature, and it has been said that he is a walking encyclopedia on birds and animals.
He has followed his dream of being a writer and now lives in a cabin in the woods. Being an individualist, he cleared the land, dug a well by hand and built the house himself, which uses only solar electric.
Comments on the author’s work can be left on this site of course or on his Facebook page at: Kenneth Edward Barnes.
He was born on April 4, 1951, along the banks of Little Pigeon Creek in the southern tip of Indiana, downstream from where Abraham Lincoln grew up. As a child, he loved fishing from the muddy banks of the creek and roaming in the nearby woods. He never missed an opportunity to be in the outdoors where he could see all of God’s creation.
Ken is a nationally published writer, poet and the author of over one hundred books. Some of his most popular ones are: The Mammoth Slayers series; Mysteries of the Bible; A Cabin in the Woods; The Arkansas River Monster series; Madam President; Life Along Little Pigeon Creek and The Golden Sparrow. This could soon change, however, as he has recently written several others.
The author became a member of Hoosier Outdoor Writers in 1993, where he has won several awards from them in their annual writing contest. He has also been a guest speaker for the Boy Scouts, Daughters of the American Revolution, Teachers Reading Counsel, Kiwanis Club, and at several schools, libraries and churches.
Poems of faith were the first things Ken wrote, and often he visited churches where he recited them. Nearly every time, many in the congregation were moved to tears by the words he wrote. Thinking he may have a talent for touching people’s hearts, he began writing more poems and books. He has studied the Bible since he was a young teenager. He seeks the truth and not what man says. He has been a church teacher, and a substitute schoolteacher. He strives to worship, as did the first Christians, before man changed so many things and added their own traditions.
Ken has been an outdoor columnist and contributing editor for several newspapers and magazines: Ohio Valley Sportsman, Kentucky Woods and Waters, Southern Indiana Outdoors, Fur-Fish-Game, Wild Outdoor World, Mid-West Outdoors, and a hard cover book called From the Field. He has written for the Boonville Standard, Perry County News, Newburgh Register and Chandler Post. He has had poems published locally and nationally. One called The Stranger went to missionaries around the world. The poem, Princess, was also published locally and nationally, and won honorable mention in a national contest. His best-loved poem is called Condemned, and has been published by the tens of thousands. Nearly every single poem he has written is in his books, Poems from the Heart and My Favorite Poems.
Ken has worked for an Evansville, Indiana, television station where he had outdoor news segments aired that he wrote, directed and edited. He also had film clips that were aired on the national television shows Real TV and Animal Planet. At this time, he has several short videos on YouTube and on GodTube.
Studying nature since childhood, he is a self-taught ornithologist and a conservationist. In 2009, he became founder and president of the Golden Sparrow Nature Society, the name of which was chosen because of his first published book. Ken loves to share his knowledge and love of nature, and it has been said that he is a walking encyclopedia on birds and animals.
He has followed his dream of being a writer and now lives in a cabin in the woods. Being an individualist, he cleared the land, dug a well by hand and built the house himself, which uses only solar electric.
Comments on the author’s work can be left on this site of course or on his Facebook page at: Kenneth Edward Barnes.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
March 30, 2019
Very exciting read
I have enjoyed reading this series of books and am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
I have enjoyed reading this series of books and am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
July 13, 2024
This author is in desperate need of a GOOD editor. There are so many grammatical errors that it is difficult to read at times. I realize that he decided to switch from present tense to past tense because of reader feedback, but he has done a not-so-great job of it, switching back and forth between the two within a single paragraph. The story line is good, but reads more like an outline than a cohesive story in many places, such as when he is trying to set a scene for what is happening or will happen next. I am trying to get through the entire series because the base story is an interesting one, but sounds like a poorly written rewrite of the Jean M Auel series of a very similar subject in the EARTH'S CHILDEEN series..
February 2, 2020
5 Stars
Book 2 picks up where book 1 left off. The story of Braum and Mulda and what happens after their clan is slaughtered by the Cro-Magnons. The book tells their entire life and is very entertaining. I just wish the arrow shot at Eric would have went a little farther.
Book 2 picks up where book 1 left off. The story of Braum and Mulda and what happens after their clan is slaughtered by the Cro-Magnons. The book tells their entire life and is very entertaining. I just wish the arrow shot at Eric would have went a little farther.
February 28, 2021
Not great literature, but worth reading
I enjoyed the story told in this novel. One could pick at a number of faults, but don’t deprive yourself of the pleasure of being transported back to the early days of man.
I enjoyed the story told in this novel. One could pick at a number of faults, but don’t deprive yourself of the pleasure of being transported back to the early days of man.
December 29, 2018
No.
Childish rendering with little anthropological research used. Pedantic from beginning to end. By the way, horses take 11 to 12 months to gestate, not 9.
Childish rendering with little anthropological research used. Pedantic from beginning to end. By the way, horses take 11 to 12 months to gestate, not 9.
July 19, 2020
Great story
April 2, 2022
I half to feel sorry for this Author. Many miss spell or wrong words used. Makes you read line several times. Repetitive also. But, I enjoyed the journey of the characters.
September 27, 2022
The Mammoth Slayers
Great book really enjoyable, I enjoyed reading about the characters in this story a fun read. I'm looking forward to the next book.
Great book really enjoyable, I enjoyed reading about the characters in this story a fun read. I'm looking forward to the next book.
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